Brocks Copse Road, Wootton Bridge

A Spectacular Edwardian Country Manor House in a private rural setting, set within grounds of
approximately 6.6acres with countryside and distant sea views and close to Mainland ferry connections.

Location - Westwood House lies in a private and rural setting, with easy access to the centre of Wootton Bridge, on the North-East coast of the Isle of Wight. The entrance gate is discreet, and the house is positioned at the end of a long drive, in the middle of the countryside with far reaching views of fields, woodland and the Solent beyond. Essential shopping, restaurants and pubs can be found in Wootton Bridge High Street, a short drive from the property. King’s Quay and the New Charles III coastal path offer delightful walks and Lakeside Spa Resort and boating facilities are both nearby with close proximity to mainland ferry links. There are two private schools nearby, Ryde School with Upper Chine and Whippingham School.

History - In 1910, Mr E C Carnt, the Managing Director of the famous Cowes ship-building firm, J.Samuel White, built Westwood House. The house is a fine example of Edwardian architecture, retaining much of the character and an abundance of features associated with this period. Elaborate fireplaces; ornate ceilings, cornicing and picture rails; stained glass windows; original oak parquet floors and beautifully carved pillars are just some of the highlights found throughout. The house provides a fascinating insight into the living arrangements of a typical turn of the century country manor house, with staff quarters on both floors being easily distinguished from the more formal and spacious rooms. Westwood House was at one time, the home of Mark King, lead singer of the 80’s band ‘Level 42’.

Over the last century the house has been gently modernised and adapted for modern day living. In 2000, the current owners added a sophisticated Orangery and Wellness Spa with swimming pool to mark the Millennium. This is situated at the east end of the house and includes a kitchenette, games room, with access to the tennis court/croquet lawn, sauna, steam/shower, jacuzzi and changing rooms. Stone paved terraces can be found both in front of the Orangery, with access from the Kitchen Breakfast Room, and to the west, with access from the Games Room.

The Property - Westwood House is a rare historic treasure as well as a superb family home. It was designed with family and entertaining in mind and with the intention that friends and family should enjoy the light open interior spaces, the gardens and the countryside and coastal surroundings. Westwood House would make a wonderful contemporary family home with some updating to the interiors. The house, which is not listed, offers a superb opportunity for the next owner to add their own personal style to a well-built house. Externally the gardens also retain the original formal landscaping. There is a former grass tennis court with viewing pavilion, a pond and an original ‘tempietto’ or Grecian circular pergola, offering an intimate place to sit and enjoy the views beyond the garden.

GROUND FLOOR

Porch
A brick and stone arched porch with original semi-circular stone tiled floor. The build date, ‘1910’, engraved over the stone archway with a decorative wrought iron lamp lighting this grand entrance. Original stained-glass, part glazed front door.

Inner Porch
With access to a Cloakroom and Butler’s Study or to the main Reception Hall.

Reception Hall
A large welcoming area with a superb staircase at its centre, adorned with pillars and twisted painted oak spindles. Original parquet flooring. Fireplace with marble inserts and ornate Edwardian surround and elaborate chandelier. Access to the formal reception rooms, Butler’s kitchen, WC and internal corridor to the rest of the house.

Drawing Room
A large, triple aspect stately room with a handsome fireplace as the focal point and several windows bringing in plenty of natural light. A grand pillared fireside alcove, beautiful parquet flooring and ornate ceiling with scroll cornicing and carved picture rails. A pentagonal turret corner space with windows facing south, east and west.

Butler’s Kitchen
Small kitchen with oven and electric hob. Original patterned tile floor. Entered via stained glass doors and stained glass panels.

Butler’s Study
A peaceful small room with brick fireplace and wood surround. Window overlooking the driveway. Storage cupboards. Separate WC.

Corridor with access to:
Boot Room (external access), Play Room, Shower Room, Rear secondary staircase with access to the First Floor and Bedrooms 4, 5 and 6, Utility Room/ WC, Boiler Room (external access), End of corridor external door.

Sitting Room
A large dual aspect room with views over countryside to the south and to the west. Currently carpeted with original parquet flooring beneath. Decorative architraves around the doorway and windows. Beautiful ceiling plasterwork.

Dining Room
A large formal dining room which could seat approximately thirty people comfortably around a large dining table. Open fire with stunning marble and carved wood surround. Large south facing window with pillared alcove in front. Currently carpeted with original parquet flooring beneath. Large elaborate chandelier.

Garden Room
Originally an exterior south-facing portico, now offering an informal dining space from which to enjoy views of the landscaped garden and countryside beyond. Double glazed on all three sides to create an internal garden room. Tiled floor.

Kitchen Breakfast Room
Large Kitchen Breakfast Room facing south with two doors, each with access to two large terraces, ideal for entertaining. Wooden shaker cabinets. Gas Aga. Large fireplace with wood burning stove. Terracotta tiled flooring.

Orangery
A large space created as an extension at the east end of the house, joining the Wellness Spa to the main house. Includes a kitchenette with gas oven and large extractor and a sitting area with tiled flooring, original curved outside brick wall with semi-circular window. Stable door leading to terrace. Roof light. Tiled floor.

Games Room
With three steps to Wellness Spa and glazed partition wall.

Wellness Spa
Designed and built by local builder, Stonehams, it includes a large indoor swimming pool with tiled surround and seating area at the south end. Full height windows at this end and three sets of French doors to the garden and terrace. Large roof light above pool.

Additionally: Sauna, Steam Shower, Jacuzzi, Changing Room, WC. There is an external plant room which services the pool etc.

ANNEXE/ OFFICE
External access and internal access from the Wellness Spa, this self contained one bedroom annexe has a kitchen/ diner/ living room, a double bedroom and a bathroom with shower over bath and WC. Outside, there is enough parking for several cars.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing
A wide grand staircase rises up from the Reception Hall to a galleried landing. Painted pillars, twisted spindles and a mahogany carved handrail add to the splendour of this focal point in the house. Upstairs, the north facing, double height window gives views to King’s Quay and the Solent.

Master Bedroom
A magnificent triple-aspect room with far reaching views across the countryside. A stunning fireplace with wood surround and inset mirror, plasterwork ceiling and pentagonal turret dressing table area. Built-in cupboards.

Dressing Room
Adjoins the Bedroom. Built-in cupboards and bookcase. Views over the countryside and the Solent.

En-suite Bathroom
With bath and separate shower. Ceramic tiled floor. Views of the Solent

WC
Adjacent to bathroom and accessed from the corridor

Bedroom 2
Large double bedroom with original pretty Edwardian fireplace with inset mirror and window seat with storage under with south facing large window with views of garden and surrounding countryside. Ensuite access to family bathroom.

Ensuite/Family Bathroom
A large bathroom, between Bedrooms 2 and 3, with bath and shower, twin sink vanity unit. Window overlooking the garden.

Bedroom 3
Large double bedroom with attractive fireplace and window seat in front of south facing window over looking the garden and countryside. Built in cupboards either side of the fireplace. Access to family bathroom via the landing.

Secondary Landing
Corridor to Bedrooms 4, 5 and 6 and Second Family Bathroom.

Bedroom 4
Smaller double room with fireplace overlooking the garden.

Second Family Bathroom
Opposite the double bedroom above. Bath and WC. Views over driveway and front fields.

Bedroom 5
Double room with stunning fireplace decorated with original Art Deco ‘Fleur De Lis’ tiles and cast metal fire surround. In-built cupboards either side. East facing window.

En-suite
Shower room with WC

Bedroom 6
Double room with dual aspect. Built-in en-suite shower room. North and east-facing windows.

Nursery/ Bedroom 7
Currently used as a laundry room but could alternatively be a pretty nursery, small child’s bedroom or office. Shelving and heated wall mounted clothes drying rail, sink and fireplace. View of front driveway, meadow and woodland.

Loft
Boarded, insulated and electric connection.

Gardens And Grounds - The approach to Westwood House is via a long, gravelled drive, lined by laurel bushes, with wild meadows on the right and grass and woodland on the left. The drive opens out into a generous parking space for several cars. Tall pillars with stone lions stand either side of the entrance way.

Grassland wraps around the sides of the property with trees and shrubs offering a sheltered and private aspect. On the west side there is a grass track which leads past the garages to the workshop and sheds beyond.

The landscaped garden on the south side of the house is beautifully designed. A former grass tennis court lies on the southeast side with a pavilion for sheltered observation. This would also make an excellent croquet pitch. A ‘tempietto’, or Grecian circular pergola with original stone pillars and statues, creates the perfect elegant and intimate viewpoint, at the farthest point of the garden, to enjoy the rural views. The pond has a fountain with an electric pump connection to the house still in place. The two charming terraces, accessed via glazed doors from the house, have external lights and are perfect for al fresco dining.

BUILDINGS
A large helicopter hangar/ boat store with electric supply.

Two double garages plus one single garage, a shed, workshop and log store/tractor shed. One shed has water, electric and gas.

LAND & WOODLAND
Meadow and Woodland can be found on entering the property from the road. The parcel of woodland (approximately 1 acre) is a magical area of mature trees, narrow pathways and light shrubbery. The perfect place to find bluebells in the Spring. The meadow is left semi-wild, with high grass and pretty flowers dotted around in the warmer months.

General Remarks - Method of Sale
Westwood House is for sale by private treaty.

Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Rights of way
The owners of Westwood Lodge have access across the graveled area in front of the entrance to Westwood House. (This area is predominantly owned by Westwood House).

Services
Westwood House – Mains water electricity and gas. The property benefits from a dual gas boiler system housed in the boiler and plant room. Private sewerage. A drainage report is available from the selling agent.

Wellness Spa including pool: mains water, electicity and gas. Connected to existing private drainage system.

Annexe: mains water, electricity and gas. Connected to existing private drainage system.

Buildings: Hangar/ boat store and a shed connected to mains electricity. One shed connected to mains electric, water and gas.

Council Tax
Tax Band: H

EPC
Rating: D

Broadband
Superfast 52Mbps

Wayleaves and Easements
The property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including; rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.

Planning
There is lapsed planning consent for a helipad, landing and hanger. In addition, there is current planning consent to subdivide the house into two properties. (Please request details from the agent). The property does not sit within an Isle of Wight
AONB.

Access
The property benefits from private access from the public highway, Brocks Copse Road, along a gravel, tree-lined drive. The nearest neighbour has an all purpose right of access over the initial entrance apron before entering their property.

Local Authority
Isle of Wight Council

Postcode
PO33 4NP

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Viewings
Viewings strictly by appointment with BCM Wilson Hill.

Fixtures and Fittings
Four original chandeliers and garden ornaments/statues are available by separate negotiation.

Selling agent
BCM Wilson Hill, Isle of Wight
Red Barn, Cheeks Farm, Merstone Lane, Isle of Wight, PO30 3DE

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