Merryl Lane, Godshill

Welcome to Crick Hollow

Peacefully positioned on Merryl Lane, Crick Hollow is a substantial detached home, enjoying a beautiful rural setting with countryside views and footpaths close at hand. Held by the same owners for around 40 years, the property has clearly been well loved and maintained, while now offering an exciting opportunity for a new buyer to style the home to their own taste. The accommodation is generous and practical, with a large sitting room, a sociable kitchen/diner, ground floor cloakroom, integral garage and three well-proportioned bedrooms. Wide windows draw in natural light and frame views over the garden and surrounding landscape, while the rear garden rises gently away from the house to create a wonderfully private outdoor space with far-reaching countryside outlooks. For buyers seeking space, setting and potential, this is a rare and appealing opportunity in one of Godshill’s most peaceful positions.

Crick Hollow is set on Merryl Lane on the outskirts of Godshill, a wonderfully peaceful position surrounded by unspoilt countryside, open fields and rural footpaths. The village itself is approximately a 15-minute walk away and is one of the Island’s most picturesque and characterful destinations, known for its historic church, thatched cottages, traditional tearooms and welcoming village atmosphere. Godshill offers a useful range of amenities including popular inns, restaurants, a primary school, post office and local shops, along with regular Southern Vectis bus connections. Beyond the village, the surrounding countryside provides an excellent choice of footpaths, bridleways and Island trails, making this a particularly attractive location for those who enjoy walking, cycling and a slower rural pace, while still being within comfortable reach of the Island’s principal towns and coastal destinations.

The Approach

Crick Hollow is approached from Merryl Lane, where the home sits back behind a front garden and driveway, with its brick and tile-hung façade giving an immediate sense of mid-century character. The setting feels quiet, leafy and wonderfully rural, with countryside wrapping around the rear and a sense of openness that becomes increasingly apparent as you move through the house and into the garden.

Ground Floor

The ground floor is arranged around a welcoming central entrance hall, creating a clear and practical flow through the main living spaces. The sitting room is a generous, comfortable reception space with a wide front-facing window, allowing plenty of natural light and offering ample room for relaxed seating. To the rear, the kitchen/diner is a spacious everyday living area with fitted cabinetry, room for a dining table, garden views and direct access outside, making it a natural hub for family life. There is also a ground floor cloakroom and useful storage adding excellent practicality.

First Floor

The first floor is arranged around a bright, open landing which has space for a desk or reading area, giving this level a particularly generous feel. There are three bedrooms, all well-proportioned and flexible in use. The principal bedroom is especially spacious, with a broad window taking in the surrounding views, while the additional bedrooms offer comfortable accommodation for family, guests or home working. A family bathroom serves the first floor, currently fitted with a shower enclosure, WC and wash basin. As with the ground floor, the accommodation has been well cared for, while presenting a superb opportunity for personalisation.

Garden

The outside space is one of Crick Hollow’s standout features. To the rear, the garden rises away from the house in a series of informal levels, combining terraces, lawned areas, mature hedging, established planting and seating spots from which to enjoy the surrounding countryside. The elevated upper garden enjoys particularly attractive views across open fields, trees and downland, giving the home a wonderful sense of escape. The garden feels generous and full of potential, with space for outdoor dining, planting, family use and quiet enjoyment of the rural outlook. To the front, the property is set behind a lawned garden with driveway access alongside the house.

Parking - Driveway

A private driveway provides off-road parking to the side of the property.

Parking - Garage

The property also benefits from an integral garage, offering secure parking, storage or potential workshop space.

Disclaimer

Agent's Note: These particulars are for general guidance only and do not form part of any offer or contract. While reasonable care has been taken to ensure accuracy, information supplied by sellers or third parties may not have been independently verified. Buyers should ask their solicitor or conveyancer to verify legal matters and any information important to them. Measurements are approximate. Appliances, services and systems have not necessarily been tested and no warranty is given as to their condition or operation. Photographs may be digitally enhanced or retouched for presentation but should not be relied upon as an exact representation of the property's appearance or condition. Susan Payne Property Ltd | Company No. 10753879