Cottage for sale in 18th Century Cottages, Home With Income - Whitwell, Ventnor PO38

Berryl Farm Cottages comprises four stone cottages set in an idyllic rural location in the midst of secluded South Isle of Wight countryside, two miles from the coast and 5 minutes walk from the village pub. The cottages are currently a very lucrative holiday rental business as well as one cottage being the vendors own home, which is also occasionally rented out. This idyllic row of cottages could continue to be used as an investment source with its own residence, all as holiday lets, long term residential lets, or as a multigenerational living arrangement.

Four Delightful 18th Century Cottages

Set in a beautiful rural location amongst fields and countryside, these stone cottages are currently a very lucrative holiday rental business as well as one cottage being the vendors own home, which is also occasionally rented out.
All holiday rentals have their own secure access, courtyard garden, double bedroom, sitting room, kitchen and bathroom. The larger owners cottage has 3 bedrooms, additional dining room and conservatory/games room. Parking for multiple cars on site, this idyllic row of cottages could continue to be used as an investment source with its own residence and holiday lets, or long term residential lets or as a multigenerational living arrangement.

Berryl Farm Cottages

Originally the workers cottages for the main farmhouse and land, this row of four picture perfect stone cottages date from the the 18th century. Renovated and improved through a labour of love, these dwellings have kept the charm and character of the time but with all modern conveniences. Throughout the properties there are characteristics of the time, thick walls that give deep window seats in some bedrooms, stripped floors, original or replica internal doors with latch fixings, exposed stone and brick feature walls and log burners.
All rooms are bright and beautifully decorated. The kitchens and bathrooms are all modern with an additional shower and laundry room added to the main house. The decor is in a stylish, contemporary cottage style and is the vision of the current owners who have produced a perfect rural retreat set within glorious countryside.

The business has many return visitors year after year and is advertised as dog friendly, adult and a self contained holiday home. Income figures are available on request.

Hedgerow Cottage

The end of terrace cottage that curves around to the garden, past the entrance door that leads into a modern kitchen with integrated oven and induction hob, space and plumbing for washing machine and low level fridge. Sitting room with log burner on stone hearth and open tread stairs to the first floor. The hallway has a storage cupboard and leads to the bathroom with W.C, basin and the bath with over head shower. The double bedroom, with room for kingsize bed, has a window seat and picturesque views out to the countryside.

Fossil Cottage

Leading directly into the sitting room with a log burner on stone hearth and open tread stairs to the first floor.
A modern kitchen with integrated oven and induction hob, space and plumbing for washing machine and low level fridge, door leading to the rear private garden. The upstairs hallway has a storage cupboard and leads to the bathroom with WC, basin and bath with over head shower. The large bedroom, with room for a kingsize bed, has beams and window seat with fantastic views out to the countryside.

The Bakehouse

Exposed white washed walls are on display throughout this cottage, both downstairs and upstairs, giving a cosy feel throughout the rooms.
Entry is directly into the living room, with an open tread staircase, which flows through to the kitchen. A shaker style kitchen with oven/hob and a low level fridge, 'stable door' leading to the rear private garden. The upstairs hallway has a storage cupboard and leads to the bathroom with WC, basin and walk in shower cubicle. The bedroom, with room for a kingsize bed, has an open hanging area and a window seat with superb views out to the countryside.

Rose Cottage

Beautiful exposed wall and glass entrance room which doubles as a games area with entrances to a private outside seating area and into the main house.
Separate dining room, stylish kitchen with many grey wood base units and integral dishwasher all beneath thick oak worksurface, freestanding stove with induction hob. A central island with contrasting blue base units, doubling as a breakfast bar with the same oak surface.
Sitting room with multi-fuel burner within recessed chimney breast, stylish shower room with laundry facilities including space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.
Hallway leading up to the three double bedrooms and bathroom with 'metro' tiled area around the bath that has an over head shower, W.C and basin.

Outside Area

Access is along a track, across fields, leading to the property with a wooden fence around it. Surrounding the cottages are various shrubs, rambling roses and mature plants, with low maintenance stone pavers between shingle. A large workshop is to one side of the cottages and 5 parking spaces for the convenience of the residents and home owner alike.
Each cottage has a rear south/east facing courtyard garden with seating and low maintenance planting, divided by fencing that gives privacy and security.
Dotted around the perimeter of the buildings are benches and seating areas to make the most of the tranquility as you relax and enjoy the birdsong and peaceful surroundings.

Whitwell

Historic Whitwell has the honour of having the oldest pub on the Isle of Wight. Recorded as an ale house since 1454, The White Horse pub is very popular for meals and entertainment. Within the village is an attractive 700-year old church, which was original two chapels St Marys and St Rhadegund.
Close by is Niton village with post office, food shops and beautiful St Catherine’s Lighthouse. 3 miles away is the pretty Victorian seaside town of Ventnor with its own micro climate offering sandy beaches, sub-tropical botanic gardens and local ale.

At close by Nettlecombe Farm (short footpath walk) there are three well stocked fishing lakes (permits available). A 5 minute walk across two fields and stream will bring you straight into the village itself.

Walk to Ventnor using public footpaths leading straight from the cottages with spectacular views. There is easy access on to the footpaths directly outside the cottages which join the extensive Stenbury and Worsley trails near Appuldurcombe, or the West Wight coastal paths, all providing panoramic views.

Further Information

Tenure: Freehold
Septic tank
All electric heating, no gas on site
Council tax band: Rose Cottage C
EPC: Hedgerow Cottage - E
Fossil Cottage - D
The Bakehouse - D
Rose Cottage - E
Income from holiday rentals available on request