Main Road, Alverstone

Oozing with character and history, this charming semi-detached cottage offers a peaceful, rural lifestyle with three bedrooms, two reception rooms, and a fantastic cottage garden.

Believed to have been built in 1864, this quaint cottage was one of the first built in Alverstone and was once a dairy cottage for the nearby dairy farm. Alverstone village is steeped in history, with a focus on the railway, which now serves as a peaceful and scenic cycle path connecting various towns and villages across the island. The cottage has been lovingly cared for and maintained by the owners of 4 years but still offers potential for the new owners to put their own stamp on. Comprising an entrance hall leading to the living room, stairwell and dining room, with the dining room providing access to the kitchen, utility room, bathroom, and conservatory. The first-floor landing accommodates three double bedrooms. Outside, the generous garden is planted with a variety of shrubs and trees, including mature fruit trees and even offers space to grow vegetables.

Nestled within National Landscapes, surrounded by idyllic rural landscapes, the village of Alverstone enjoys a perfect balance of peaceful environment and the conveniences of the Island’s principal towns of Shanklin and Sandown which are only a short drive away. Sandown and Shanklin provide extensive amenities with a wide range of shops and supermarkets, eateries, and events. Alverstone is also positioned on the fringes of the quaint village of Newchurch which boasts one of the most highly regarded pubs on the Island, The Pointer Inn, which is known for its mouth-watering locally sourced food and fantastic beer garden offering beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Quinton enjoys plenty of rural walks and cycling routes nearby including the scenic Red Squirrel cycle path linking to Sandown and Newport, taking you through red squirrel-inhabited woodland, farmland, estuaries and a stretch of the island's magnificent coastline. Southern Vectis routes and the Island Line train service can be found nearby, connecting the whole island and to the mainland.

Welcome To Quinton - Finished with a red brick façade with contrasting brick features, this characterful cottage boasts a driveway and garage to the side and front of the property and a couple of steps lead up to the front door.

Entrance Hall - Boasting beautiful wooden flooring which continues through most of the ground floor, this lovely space features a window to the side aspect and a composite door which turns into a stable door.

Living Room - Benefitting from a window to the front aspect which is flooded with sunshine for most of the day, this lovely living room features a log burner to keep the room cosy, plus there is access to a large understairs cupboard. The tall ceilings within the room elevate the feeling of space and feature characterful picture rails.

Dining Room - Flooded with natural light from the large window on the side aspect and into the conservatory, this fabulous dining room offers ample space for a table as well as an alcove for a seat. The space is neutrally decorated and provides access to the kitchen.

Kitchen - Finished with a farmhouse-style flagstone floor, this wonderful cottage kitchen offers a range of base, wall and tall cabinets integrating appliances as well as offering fantastic storage space. The integrated appliances include a dishwasher, rubbish bin, and a fridge freezer. There is space for a gas-fired range-style cooker, plus the wooden worktops integrate a traditional-style ‘Butler’ sink. Two windows to the rear fill the room with natural light, and there is access to the utility, the bathroom, and the conservatory.

Utility Room - Accessed through an open doorway from the kitchen, this handy utility space continues the cabinetry from the kitchen and offers undercounter space and plumbing for a washing machine. A cabinet to one end conceals the boiler and there are two windows to the side and front.

Bathroom - Generously proportioned and continuing the flagstone flooring from the kitchen, this stunning bathroom enjoys two obscure glazed windows to the rear, and obscure glazed windows to either side, and is fitted with a modern suite. The suite comprises a jacuzzi bath, a large walk-in shower, a vanity hand basin, and a unit incorporating storage and the WC. Benefitting from underfloor heating, this room is finished with neutral wall tiles with a textured tile strip and a chrome heated towel rail.

Conservatory - Accessed through a stable door from the kitchen, this fantastic space has been utilised as a dining area as well as a boot room. The flexible accommodation offers potential for the new owners to utilise as desired.

First Floor Landing - The carpeted stairwell leads up to the first-floor landing, which continues the wood flooring from the ground floor.

Bedroom One - Continuing the character from the rest of the cottage, this lovely double bedroom enjoys a window to the front aspect and offers space for a fitted wardrobe on one side of the chimney breast. The characterful feature fireplace creates a lovely focal point, plus the room offers a built-in cupboard over the stairs.

Bedroom Two - Boasting a window to the rear aspect with the most spectacular countryside views, this lovely double bedroom benefits from built-in storage.

Bedroom Three - With a characterful cast-iron feature fire at the focal point of the room, this lovely double bedroom features fitted cabinetry and a window to the side aspect.

Garden - Full of character, this wonderful cottage garden has been beautifully planted to not only make the most of the seasons but also provide a haven for wildlife, including bees, mammals, and the island’s famous red squirrels. With plenty of the garden laid to lawn, there are lovely places to sit and enjoy dining al fresco style or a good book, plus space to grow vegetables. The garden offers potential to add to, if desired. The tranquil setting is ideal for those seeking a more rural lifestyle, with the sound of the country birds echoing through the village.

Parking - With off-road parking for two vehicles, the property also benefits from a garage and potential to expand the driveway, if desired.

Quinton presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a characterful and historic country cottage, set within a peaceful location and surrounded by miles of countryside and nature reserves. A viewing is highly recommended with the sole agent, Susan Payne Property.

Additional Details - Tenure: Freehold |
Council Tax Band: D (approx. £2,385.86 pa – Isle of Wight Council 2025/2026) |
Services: Mains water, drainage, gas, and electricity

Agent Notes:
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures and fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Susan Payne Property Ltd. Company no. 10753879.