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ROWRIDGE TOP BARN, ROWRIDGE LANE, , NEWPORT, PO30 4HT OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £600,000

Property Description

A beautiful period barn conversion located in a stunning high rural downland location with spacious secondary accommodation and superb countryside views.

The property occupies an elevated position on Rowridge Down at the head of a beautiful valley in the midst of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and is approached over a tarmacadem private (shared) lane approximately 1.4 miles long. It is rare to find such a quiet rural position in the middle of such wonderful walking country with superb walks available from the doorstep. The garden is bordered on three sides by open fields making for a quiet, secluded setting.

Originally converted in 1986, with additional accommodation above the open-fronted garaging added around 1990, the barn provides extensive and versatile accommodation. There are plenty of original features and character with exposed stonework and a number of vaulted ceilings. Large windows and the southerly aspect provide particularly light and airy accommodation with glorious views over the spectacular surrounding countryside. The N.W. (front) elevation overlooks the garden whilst the rear (S.E.) overlooks lawned back garden and downland fields. The original barn conversion comprises four bedrooms (originally five), with the additional accommodation created above the extensive garaging currently used as a large self-contained apartment but would also lend itself to a variety of other uses including holiday lettings or a large office space. There is one neighbouring property and a nearby farm and prominent television mast.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL with timber staircase.

SHOWER ROOM with W.C.

SITTING ROOM with white-washed and exposed stone walls and fireplace (that formerly housed a wood-burning stove).

The CONSERVATORY extending along the S.E. Elevation, double glazed and providing superb country views.

The open plan KITCHEN/DINING ROOM has an oil-fired Rayburn range cooker (providing hot water and heating), built- in cupboards with work surfaces and sink unit. Utility Room/ pantry with sink unit, space for washing machine and dishwasher. STUDY overlooking the front garden.

FIRST FLOOR

A GALLERIED LANDING with vaulted ceiling and seating/study area.

BEDROOM 1 A triple-aspect room with wonderful views and bathroom 'en-suite' including a corner bath, WC and wash basin.

There are THREE ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS (2, 3 & 4) within the main barn, one of which was historically two separate rooms. BEDROOM 4 has built-in bunk beds. There is ample eaves and loft storage and a second BATHROOM.

Over the GARAGING there is extensive further first floor accommodation that can either be accessed independently from the outside (up its own staircase) or from the first floor landing. OUTSIDE This versatile space currently provides a spacious one bedroom apartment with large OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/ LIVING A gated gravelled drive with turning circle provides ample ROOM and partially vaulted ceiling with wonderful southerly parking in addition to the four bay open-fronted integral garage. views. A largely glazed partition leads to a well-proportioned The gardens extend to approximately 1.4 acres and largely STUDIO/MUSIC ROOM with extensive built-in cupboards. comprise of lawns with various mature specimen and orchard Fixed wooden steps lead up to an attic play area or mezzanine trees including apples (cookers and eaters) plum and damson. sleeping area with sloping eaves. Further bedroom(s) and There is a former dew pond with adjacent summer house/store bathroom(s) could be potentially provided with this large open and also the stone and brick base of a former barn within the space. front garden. This building blew down in 1987 but could potentially be rebuilt or used as little ancillary accommodation, subject to obtaining any necessary statutory consents.

SERVICES & HEATING

Mains water and electricity. Heating via the oil-fired Rayburn, Carisbrooke is a fine old village about 1.5 miles west of (the ancillary accommodation above the garage has electrical Newport and boasts a local supermarket, 2 inns, a church, heating). Private drainage. choice of primary schools, secondary school, doctors surgery, chemist, restaurant and is close to footpaths leading onto the DIRECTIONS Island’s long distance trails. Carisbrooke is well known for its famous and historic castle which dominates the skyline and was once the scene of the incarceration of King Charles I. A regular Proceed along the B3401 from Newport west via Carisbrooke bus service operates into the town centre at Newport. to the Blacksmiths Arms and after a further 0.4 mile take the turning left into Rowridge Lane. Follow the lane for THE ISLE OF WIGHT approximately a mile and then bear right up the hill at the top of which the road forks close to the television mast. Take the left The Isle of Wight, situated off the South Coast of England, is fork and after approximately 100 metres you will come to the becoming an ever-more popular location for permanent and property. second homes. Made popular by Queen Victoria, who had her

maritime residence at Osborne, the Island is famous for sailing ROWRIDGE in ; for Week; for its beautiful coastline

including sandy beaches and The Needles; spectacular Rowridge is within one of the largest areas on the island which countryside and long sunshine hours. There are now many more is uncrossed by public roads. Extending from Carisbrooke facilities than once was the case, Sainsburys, Tesco, M&S and nearly 5 miles to (S.W.) and over 3 miles from now Waitrose all now have a presence as have other national Shorewell (S.E.) to Calbourne (N.W.) the area includes the chains. Communication and transport links are excellent; famous Tennyson Trail and numerous other footpaths and regular car ferries connect with the national motorway network bridleways. - A true haven for walkers, riders, wildlife lovers and fast catamarans have connections via Southampton and and mountain bikers. Red Squirrels, Badgers and Foxes are all Portsmouth with direct trains to London Waterloo which can be frequently seen as well as extensive bird life including Owls, reached within 2 hours of leaving the Island shore. Buzzards and Skylarks. Government-funded schools are numerous and independent

schools thrive on the Island with some children attending prep CALBOURNE and public schools on the mainland. Leisure opportunities

abound - walking, riding, paragliding, hang-gliding, team Calbourne is a popular West Wight village just about 4 miles sports, sailing, wind surfing and other water sports, rugby, west of the Island’s main shopping and administrative centre of football (Newport Football Club) cricket and golf clubs. Good Newport and about 7 miles from Freshwater. Within the village there is a church, inn, community centre, tennis court, farm shop transport links enable day trips to the shopping centres of West and water mill with restaurant. The countryside is beautiful and Quay, Southampton and Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth. unspoiled. It offers access to footpaths and long distance Island trails. The spectacular and rural south west coast of the Island with its cliffs and sandy beaches is only three miles as the crow flies.

Tenure, 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 or forming part of the sale. Some items may be available by separate negotiation.

Council Tax Band

BAND G - £2,648.84

Viewing Arrangements Strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents Biles & Co.

Contact Details

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

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