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HILL FARM, HILL LANE, NEWCHURCH, , PO36 0NU GUIDE PRICE £1,020,000

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

A charming residential farm with 3 bedroom period stone Farmhouse, outbuildings (with potential), gardens, workshop, 11 stables (in two ranges), large storage barn, paddocks and fields. Conservation woodland and wetland - in all about 37.88 acres (14.37 ha) available as a whole or in 2 lots.

LOT 1: Hill Farmhouse, Stables, Outbuildings and Land

Charming 3-4 bedroom period 18th Century farmhouse Range of 6 stables, large workshop and laundry room Set in approximately 5.88 acres (2.37 ha) Large paddock Rural setting with fantastic views

LOCATION

This appropriately-named property is set on the hillside in a superb rural location between Newchurch and in the south west of the Isle of Wight. Local amenities in the village of Newchurch include a primary school, public house and church. The village also benefits from public transport links and is on the cycle track network which links Newchurch with Sandown, Newport, , , and along disused railway lines.

The property is situated in a rural setting with stunning views across the surrounding countryside over the valley of the Eastern Yar towards Downs to the North. Trees and fields with abundant wildlife border the site and gives a peaceful feeling to this idyllic position.

THE FARMHOUSE

The 3-4 bedroom 18th century detached Farmhouse, built largely of stone beneath a gently undulating clay-tiled roof is full of charm and character with flagstone flooring, beamed ceilings and wood-burning stoves. Set in large gardens with gently sloping lawns, mature specimen trees and shrubs. There are lovely views over the gardens and fields to the front.

The accommodation is set out on two storeys. It is described in the floorplans and photographs and more particularly below: Lot 2

GROUND FLOOR Entrance Hall Kitchen (11'9 x 14'7) (3.62m x 4.48m) with fitted units Sitting Room (13'4 x 14'7) (4m x 4.48m) with wood- burning stove Study (15'6 x 8'6) (4.75m x 2.62m) Dining Room (13'4 x 16'3) (4.08m x 5m) with wood- burning stove Cloakroom with wc

FIRST FLOOR Galleried Landing Shower Room Master Bedroom (13'2 x 14'7) (4m x 4.48m) Bedroom 2 (9'9 max x 16'3) (3m x 5m) Bedroom 3 (13'2 x 8'6) (4m x 2.62m)

OUTBUILDINGS

Laundry Room (16’6 x 20’9) (5.07m x 6.38m) Timber floor, brick and concrete block walls beneath profiled steel roof. Sink connected. Plumbed for shower. Electricity.

Workshop (17'x 46') (5.2m x 14m) Light and extensive workshop with double doors at one end. Concrete floor, block and brick walls and profiled steel roof. This building is very spacious and allows plenty of space for outbuildings and single and two storey extension to the working on vehicles, machinery or for other storage, work farmhouse to provide additional living accommodation, bed and hobby uses. and breakfast suite and separate holiday cottage/bed and Lot 1 breakfast unit. STABLES Stables with electric and water in the yard. In this block are 6 THE LAND substantial, masonry-built stables with verandah roof and a The land including garden, yard and paddock extend to feed room. There is a large log store, carport, garage and approximately 5.88 acres (2.37 ha). The land is well-drained two-storey brick-built store. and whilst currently down to pasture and used for sheep and horses could be used for smallholding or small-scale PLANNING agriculture or even just nature watching. Several of the buildings hold potential for alternative uses subject to obtaining any necessary planning or statutory Footpath number 11b runs through the land. consents. Planning Consent TCP/7955/G-P/01168/12 (now lapsed) was granted 4 October 2012 for demolition of

Lot 1 – Laundry Room & Workshop

LOT 2 Council Tax: The Farmhouse: Band E A delightful equestrian/smallholding property with Amount Payable 2017/18 - £2,134.97 conservation woodland stable yard and large storage building. In all very approximately 32 acres (12 ha). Directions (Awaiting survey). The village of Newchurch is well-signed from Arreton and Brading. In Newchurch, south of the Pointer Inn, take the STABLES & BUILDINGS turning into Palmers Lane/Skinners Hill towards Alverstone. The drive to Hill Farm is found on the left-hand side. Arranged around a concreted yard and hardstanding, the The postcode is PO36 0NU. stables and buildings comprise: Countryside Stewardship STABLES Parts of the property are entered into stewardship. A range of 5 substantial masonry-built stables with verandah The payments which apply to any scheme year will be roof and tack room. apportioned according to completion date. Further details from the agents on request. STORAGE BARN (7'9" x 31'3") (22.5m x 9.55m) Kennel A substantial 5 bay steel portal-framed building, clad and Tenure & Possession, Fixtures & Fittings roofed in profiled steel sheeting concrete floor and insulated The property is offered Freehold, with vacant possession on roof. 3 electric roller doors. Electricity connected. This the whole upon Completion. The seller does not include in building could accommodate machinery, vehicles and the sale any gas or electrical appliances, however connected, equipment and is a useful storage, work or hobby area. or any other fixtures, unless expressly mentioned in these particulars as forming part of the sale. DOG KENNEL Some items may be available by separate negotiation. Clad and roofed in profiled steel sheeting and with outside run. Viewing Arrangements Viewing is strictly by appointment with the Joint Sole PLANNING Agents Biles & Co or Hose Rhodes Dickson. To view this property please contact the Isle of Wight office of Biles & Several of the outbuildings hold potential for alternative Co on 01983 872335 uses, subject to obtaining any necessary planning or statutory consents. Services and Heating We are informed that the following mains services are THE LAND connected to the property (subject to the conditions and

stipulations of the relevant utility companies and to any The Land extends primarily to the North of the buildings and necessary separation of services/sub-meters due to Lotting) comprises a number of paddocks and large field enclosures electricity and water; foul drainage is to a private system. which are down to pasture and used for grazing. There is The heating system is provided by an oil-fired boiler via water available (or nearby) to most enclosures which are radiators. mainly fenced for stock. Lotting The woodland is known as Hill Heath and extends along The Seller reserves the right to amend the Lotting. The much of the western side of the property where is descends Lotting is given as a Guide. Prospective purchasers wishing to wetter conservation areas - formerly summer grazing - on to offer on amended areas may discuss this with the agents Storage Barn the banks of the River Yar and its tributaries. with a view to doing so.

Footpaths 11, 11b and 11c cross the land or are nearby.

The Isle of Wight, situated off the South Coast of England, is becoming an ever-more popular location for permanent and second homes. Made popular by Queen Victoria, who had her maritime residence at Osborne, the Island is famous for sailing in the Solent; for Week; for its beautiful coastline including sandy beaches and ; spectacular countryside and long sunshine hours. Sainsburys, Tesco, M&S, Waitrose, Lidl, Aldi and Asda all now have a presence as have many other national chains. Communication and transport links are excellent; regular car ferries connect with the national motorway network and fast catamarans have connections via Southampton and Portsmouth with direct trains to London Waterloo which can be reached within 2 hours of leaving the Island shore. Government-funded schools are numerous and independent schools ( School and Priory School) thrive on the Island with some children attending prep and public schools on the mainland. Leisure opportunities abound - walking, riding, paragliding, hang-gliding, team sports, sailing, wind surfing and other water sports, rugby, football (Newport Football Club) cricket and golf clubs. Good transport links enable day trips to the shopping centres of West Quay, Southampton and Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth.

Newchurch is a very popular village in the south east of the Island about 8 miles from Island's main shopping and administrative centre of Newport. The coastal and seaside resort of Sandown is about 5 miles distant with its shops, cafés, restaurants and sandy Lot 2 beaches providing safe bathing. Within the village there are excellent facilities including a primary school, public houses and Church.

Sandown is located on the south eastern side of the island; the bay offers long sandy beaches with a good range of amenities, including leisure and sport centre, choice of primary schools, secondary school, banks, post office, restaurants and library. The county town of Newport is some 7 miles to the west being the main shopping commercial centre of the island.

The resort of is located on the south east coast of the Isle of Wight with safe sandy beaches and clear waters of Sandown Bay. Shanklin is famed for its good weather, its theatre and the Old Village which is extremely pretty with its thatched cottages, quaint shops and old-fashioned tea rooms, which not only offer cream teas, but sea food specialities and attractive surroundings. In the heart of The Old Village are several pubs which are attractive and provide good food and a great venue for a lively evening.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Biles & Co Ltd for themselves and for the Vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that 1. The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchases and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are 13 High Street given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchases should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by www.bilesandco.co.uk inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 3. No person in the employment of Biles & Co Ltd has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property on behalf of Biles & Co Ltd, nor enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. No responsibility can be accepted for any [email protected] expenses incurred by intending purchases in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. Photographs taken June 2018 particulars prepared June 2018. 5. Isle of Wight MEASUREMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION: All measurements are approximate. While we endeavor to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any 01983 872335 point which is of particular importance to you, please contact this office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some PO35 5SD distance to view the property.