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Bottom Barn Rowridge Lane | Calbourne | Isle of Wight | PO30 4HT Bottom Barn Rowridge Lane | Calbourne | Isle of Wight | PO30 4HT Bottom Barn.indd 1 19/02/2020 08:30 Bottom Barn.indd 2 19/02/2020 08:30 Bottom Barn.indd 3 19/02/2020 08:30 Step inside Bottom Barn For any buyers seeking a superb business opportunity attached to a beautiful main residence, you may look no further than this attractive country retreat. Both buildings originally part of a farm are characterful and created from an original detached barn and an adjacent pig barn. The current owners have holiday occupation permission for the pig-let for 52 weeks of the year and have enjoyed a successful rental income from the smart two-bedroom dwelling. The properties are accessed via two separate driveways into individual parking areas, which are able to accommodate many vehicles, and ensure that the main home remains private from the holiday visitors. The main home is impressive entering through large glazed doors, with adjacent windows allowing extensive natural light to enter the main reception room. The large living room is vast with vaulted ceilings and exposed timber. The kitchen is recessed from the room with an array of storage and work space, allowing you still to be part of any social event. Leading from the main living room is a lovely conservatory which looks out over your large paddock and offers beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. Also, on the ground floor is a family bathroom and a double bedroom that looks out again over the adjoining land. The first floor provides two further double bedrooms accessed via a spiral staircase. The suitably named Pig-let, has been delightfully converted to offer a lovely living space which has also been fitted with a fully glazed rear aspect, providing lovely views over the valley. Entering into the main living space there is a door leading into a utility area with ample space for noisy appliances. The living room offers a modern kitchen area to one corner, and ample space for seating within the room, which has double doors leading out to the rear of the property. A modern bathroom is utilised by the two double bedrooms, both of which have super views over the surrounding area. The large 4.73-acre paddock is located adjacent to the two properties and has current permission for a stable block should equestrian buyers wish to stable horses at home. The area has good access for riding out, and is also conveniently close to local amenities, whilst still granting a lovely countryside retreat. Newport can be accessed within 15 minutes’ drive, as can short vehicle ferry links from Yarmouth just 20 minutes away. For buyers seeking a country retreat with character, and an additional residence ready to rent and provide an income immediately, this property provides a great opportunity to its new owner. Should buyers wish there is an option to buy the properties without the paddock at a reduced price. Bottom Barn.indd 4 19/02/2020 08:30 Bottom Barn.indd 5 19/02/2020 08:30 Travel Information Education Entertainment 9.6 miles from Yarmouth to Lymington Ferry Terminal Primary Schools Restaurants / Bars 10 miles from West Cowes to Southampton Ferry Terminal Newport CE Primary School, Newport 01983 522826 The Sun Inn, Calbourne 10 miles from Fishbourne to Portsmouth Ferry Terminal Carisbrooke CE Primary School, Carisbrooke 01983 522348 Blacksmiths Arms, Calbourne St Thomas of Canterbury Primary School, Carisbrooke 01983 522747 Three Bishops Inn, Brighstone Southern Vectis Buses routes provide regular services through the area, Nine Acres Primary School, Newport 01983 522984 The Eight Bells, Carisbrooke connecting you to all the areas of the island. For ticket prices visit www. Brighstone CE Primary School, Brighstone 01983 740285 Burrs Restaurant, Newport islandbuses.info Shalfleet CE Primary School, Shalfleet 01983 760269 The Crown Inn, Shorwell The Sun Inn, Hulverstone Leisure Clubs & Facilities Secondary Schools/Colleges Medina Leisure Centre, Newport 6.3 miles Christ The King College, Newport 01983 537 070 These bars and restaurants are available within a 5-mile radius of this Newport Golf Club, Newpor 5.2 miles Carisbrooke College, Newport 01983 524651 home Fitness at Gurnard, Gurnard 9.3 miles Medina College, Newport 01983 526523 Red House Day Spa, Newport 4.7 miles Island Innovations V1 Form Campus, Newport 01983 522886 Local Attractions / Landmarks Ryde School with Upper Chine (Private), Ryde 01983 562229 Carisbrooke Castle, Newport Healthcare Isle of Wight College, Newport 01982 526631 The Needles Pleasure Park, Alum Bay Doctors Surgeries Monkey Haven, Newport Carisbrooke Health Centre, Carisbrooke 01983 522150 Assisted Learning Schools: Tapnell Farm Park, Yarmouth Medina Healthcare, Newport 01983 522198 Medina House School, Newport 01983 522 917 Osborne House, East Cowes The Dower House Surgery, Newport 01983 523525 St. Georges School, Newport 01983 524 634 Blackgang Chine, Blackgang West Wight Practice, Freshwater 0844 815 1428 St Catherine’s School, Ventnor 01983 852722 General Hospitals St Mary’s Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport 01983 822099 (6.1 miles) Bottom Barn.indd 6 19/02/2020 08:30 THE STUDIO GROUND FLOOR THE STUDIO FIRST FLOOR THE PIGLET OUTSIDE Living Room 27’4 x 22’6 Landing Entrance Hallway 4.73 Acres of Land Conservatory 31’6 x 11’7 Bedroom 2 11’ x 10’9 Kitchen / Living Room 21’11 x 15’6 2 x Separate Driveways Kitchen 9’10 x 8’6 Bedroom 3 15’8 x 10’3 Utility Area Ample Off Road Parking Bedroom 1 10’1 x 9’10 Bathroom 7’ x 6’7 Bathroom 7’6 x 6’9 Bedroom 2 8’10 x 8’8 Bedroom 1 13’2 x 9’3 Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright © 2020 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 2597969. Registered Office: Pittis & Co Ltd/ Arun Estate Agencies Ltd, St Leonards House, North Street, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1RJ. Printed 19.02.2020 Bottom Barn.indd 7 19/02/2020 08:30 Fine & Country Tel: +44 (0)1983 520000 [email protected] 28 St James Street, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 1HY Bottom Barn.indd 8 19/02/2020 08:30.
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