Gatcombe | Newport | PO30 3EG Guide Price £359,000

3 Bedroom Stone Cottage A beautifully presented stone cottage located in the sought after hamlet of Gatcombe in the centre of the Island. The property has been updated to offer light and airy accommodation whilst retaining many Rural Location original features and period charm. Wonderful Countryside Views

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A beautifully presented stone cottage located in the sought after Ground Floor The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a summer house, hamlet of Gatcombe in the centre of the Island. The property has workshop and greenhouse. There is an area of patio and small been updated to offer light and airy accommodation whilst Entrance Porch - leading to Sitting Room wooden bridge over the stream. There are mature trees and retaining many original features and period charm. Sitting Room - with oak flooring and multi-fuel burner shrubs and superb countryside towards the distant rolling hills. Kitchen - with fitted oak kitchen and side door Set in the idyllic and sought after village of Gatcombe and within Conservatory - with view over and doors to the garden easy reach of the numerous facilities of the county town of Utility Area - space for appliances Services and Heating Newport, the property would make an ideal family or second Cloakroom - with W C and basin home. We are informed that the following mains services are First Floor connected to the property (subject to the conditions and Far reaching countryside views can be enjoyed from many of the stipulations of the relevant utility companies) electricity and rooms and the modern conservatory provides the perfect place to Bedroom 1 fine views over the garden and countryside beyond water. Under an historic charter, there is currently no charge take in the views over the garden and the rolling hills in the Bedroom 2 views to the front of the property for water. The heating system is provided by a LPG boiler via distance. A small stream meanders across the rear garden. Bathroom with bath, WC, basin and shower radiators. Foul drainage is to a modern Mantair system, installed in 2013, serving this and the adjoining property. The accommodation is light and airy and the ground floor Second Floor comprises a small entrance porch, large sitting room with multi- Directions fuel burner, fitted kitchen opening onto the conservatory and the Bedroom 3 a spacious room with superb views added benefit of a downstairs utility room and cloakroom. On the From Newport head towards on the B3323 first floor there are two double bedrooms and bathroom and Outside Whitcombe Road, turn right onto Sandy Lane then onto stairs leading to the second floor with a double bedroom. Gatcombe Lane which is signposted, follow the road bearing To the front of the property is an area of garden and block right at the church the property can be found on the right hand paved driveway with parking for several vehicles. side.

The is situated off the South Coast of opportunities abound - walking, riding, paragliding, hang- Gatcombe - Gatcombe House sits in a stunning location , is becoming an ever-more popular location for gliding, team sports, sailing, wind surfing and other water surrounded by its own parkland and ancient woodland permanent and second homes. Made popular by Queen sports, rugby, football (Newport Football Club) cricket and and close to the geographical centre of the Isle of Wight. Victoria, who had her maritime residence at Osborne, golf clubs. Good transport links enable day trips to the Glimpses of the 13th century village church can be seen the Island is famous for sailing in ; for shopping centres of West Quay, Southampton and through the trees beside the ornamental lake and the Week; for its beautiful coastline including sandy beaches Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth. surrounding countryside is renowned for riding, and The Needles; spectacular countryside and long shooting and walking. The Island's beautiful beaches and sunshine hours. Sainsburys, Tesco, M&S, Waitrose, Lidl Newport is the Island's main shopping and administrative heritage coastline are within a 20 minute drive from the and Aldi all now have a presence as have many other centre, it has bus links to all the coastal towns and most property and the county town of Newport is just 2 miles national chains. villages. Within the town there are schools for all age to the north, offering a full range of local amenities. The groups, a cinema complex, theatres, doctors, hospital, Isle of Wight is celebrated not just for its riding, Communication and transport links are excellent; regular restaurants, Inns, a tidal harbour and many other amenities. shooting, walking and beaches, but also as an car ferries connect with the national motorway network National shopping chains in Newport include Sainsburys, international yachting and sailing venue, with the annual and fast catamarans have connections via Southampton Morrisons, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, WH Smith, Boots, Cowes Week regatta in August attracting competitors and Portsmouth with direct trains to London Waterloo Dunelm Mill, Halfords and Currys and many others. from all over the world. A full range of Yacht and which can be reached within 2 hours of leaving the Sailing clubs provide a social hub, as do the nearby Golf Island shore. Ferry ports for vehicles are situated at Fishbourne (to courses at Osborne House, Freshwater and . Portsmouth) about 4 miles distant and (to

Government-funded schools are numerous and Southampton) about 5 miles distant and Yarmouth (to independent schools ( School and Priory School) Lymington) about 10 miles distant. thrive on the Island with some children attending prep and public schools on the mainland. Leisure

Tenure & Possession, Fixtures & Fittings The property is offered Freehold, with vacant possession on the whole upon Completion. The seller does not include in the sale any gas or electrical appliances, however connected, or any other fixtures, unless expressly mentioned in these particulars as forming part of the sale. Some items may be available by separate negotiation.

Council Tax Band D

2016/17 £1616

Viewing Arrangements

Viewing is strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents Biles & Co. To view this property please contact our Isle of Wight office on 01983 872335

Contact Details

13 High Street Isle of Wight PO35 5SD www.bilesandco.co.uk [email protected] 01983 872335

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