House for sale in Isle of Wight - 8 bedrooms, 6 reception rooms, 4 bathrooms

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A REMARKABLE JACOBEAN MANOR HOUSE OF SPECIAL HISTORIC

INTEREST

? Listed Grade II*

? 1200 years of History – owned by eight English Monarchs

? Set in about 4.5 acres – nestling beneath the downs

? Oak and flagstone flooring, wood panelled rooms, mullion windows

? Stone and brick built outbuildings

? Beautiful landscaped gardens

? Extensive accommodation arranged on three floors



SITUATION

Arreton Manor sits at the foot of the downs in a central island location,

surrounded by beautiful countryside and far reaching downland and country

views. Situated on the outskirts of the village, the Manor is ideally placed

for local walks and village amenities including a cycleway that links the

Island. The county town of Newport with its administrative centre and

shopping facilities is three miles distant. Ryde with its passenger links to the

mainland and Ryde School is approximately six and a half miles.

THE PROPERTY

Arreton Manor is listed Grade II* as being of special architectural interest

and historic merit. Principally, of stone construction with mullion windows

and leaded lights under a clay tile roof. Approached via electronic wrought

iron gates and a long tree lined driveway leading to the imposing south

facing elevation. Internally there are some fine period features including oak

floors, carved oak panelling and impressive open fireplaces.

The Manor is a family home full of vitality and interest with an insight into

the past, set in delightful rural surroundings. The present owners have taken

the opportunity to open the Manor to the public whilst incorporating a bed

and breakfast/functions business, and, if desired, there is scope to expand

this with the conversion of the various outbuildings subject to the necessary

consents.

HISTORICAL NOTE

Arreton Manor is chronicled in ‘The Manor Houses of the Isle of Wight’ by

C W R Winter and is also mentioned in the Doomsday Book. It appears that

during the 12th Century the Manor was once farmed by the monks of Quarr

Abbey. After the dissolution of the monasteries it is believed that the

existing house was probably built between 1595 and 1612 and is typical of

late Elizabethan/early Jacobean architecture. From the early 1600’s to the

early 20th Century the house remained in the ownership of three families,

namely the Culpepers (from which the master bedroom takes its name),

Fairfaxes and Martins.

THE ACCOMMODATION

Reception Hall, drawing room, dining room, breakfast room, kitchen,

utility room, family room, garden room, undercroft & cellar, first floor

solar, 6 principal bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, (3 en-suite), games room, 2

attic bedrooms, secondary bedroom accommodation.

The accommodation is arranged on three floors and is shown in detail

including measurements on the enclosed floor plans. Stone steps lead up to

the front of the house on either side of which is a pair of magnificent marble

hounds. Attention is drawn to the following notable features.

? The Grand Entrance Hall is a fully panelled room with a fine open

fireplace and overmantel

? The Drawing Room, is a light and elegant room

? The Dining Room with fine carved oak panelling, stone fireplace and

carved oak mantel

? The kitchen is fitted with ‘Calvados Birch’ units and NEFF stainless

steel appliances

? The first floor Solar provides an excellent reception room with

southerly country views

? The games room is the perfect area for large scale entertaining

OUTBUILDINGS

Situated to the northeast of the house is the Old Dairy. Constructed of stone

and brick, the building has been refurbished and is currently used as a music

studio but could be suitable for holiday accommodation subject to the

necessary consents.

To the south west of the house is the Stable Block, now accommodating the

Gift Shop, built mostly of stone under a slate roof with an overall external

ground floor of about 2000 sq. ft. This building could also be suitable for

conversion subject to the necessary consents. There is also a workshop and

machinery shed.

THE GROUNDS

Set in about 4.5 acres of grounds, landscaped into delightful enclosures

including lawns, rose garden with old fashioned perfumed varieties,

herbaceous and woodland areas. The north easterly terrace features an

intricate knot garden, miniature maize and two large ornamental ponds

screened by a low Yew hedge. Steps lead up to a gravelled plateau and

seating area where one can enjoy magnificent views over the surrounding

Downs and countryside to the Culver monument in the distance. Behind the

wall, screened by hedging, is a large gravelled parking area. Meandering

through the gardens are gravelled pathways, stone walls, pergolas and a

wealth of trees and shrubs, all combining to provide an extremely attractive

and secluded setting.

RECREATION

The property offers access to the Island’s network of recreational facilities,

including riding over nearby bridle ways, sailing at Cowes, Yarmouth and

Bembridge and golf clubs at Ryde, Sandown and Freshwater. There are also

many fine beaches around the Island.

EDUCATION

Ryde school is the main independent school on the Island, offering education

from pre-school through to sixth form with boarding facilities. There are

also a number of colleges on the mainland which are commutable from the

Island, these include; Portsmouth Grammar School, King Edwards in

Southampton, St Johns College in Portsmouth and Hordle Walhampton in

Lymington.

DIRECTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

There are many routes to reach the Island from the South of England.

Travelling by car there are three routes; Lymington to Yarmouth (30

minutes), Southampton to East Cowes (55 minutes) and Portsmouth to

Fishbourne (40 minutes). Passenger travel is Southampton to Cowes (23

minutes), Portsmouth to Ryde (18 minutes) and Southsea to Ryde (10

minutes). All times are approximate. There are two aerodromes on the Isle

of Wight located at Sandown and Bembridge.

Directions; From East Cowes, leaving on the A3021, pass Osborne House on

the left. At the roundabout take the 1st left, sign posted Ryde A3054. Take

the first right signposted Sandown. Cross straight over the mini-roundabout

onto Briddlesford Road. At the next mini-roundabout cross straight ahead

and drive down the hill. There is a wrought iron gated access to the left which

opens into the driveway to Arreton Manor. From Fishbourne, turn right onto

the A3054, continuing through Wootton. At the traffic lights turn left into

Station Road. At the mini-roundabout take the first left onto Briddlesford

Road. Continue with the above directions towards Arreton Manor.

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS

Council Tax - Band H - £2728.90 (2008)

Tenure – Freehold

Services - Mains gas, water and electricity. Private Drainage system.

Local Authority

Isle of Wight County Council, County Hall, High Street, Newport, Isle of

Wight, PO30 1UD. Tel: 01983 821000

Planning

There is currently a commercial use attached to Arreton Manor and the

owners will be applying for change of use to residential.

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly by appointment with the Joint Selling Agents:

Country Homes Department, Hose Rhodes Dickson, 138 High Street,

Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1TY, Tel: 01983 53 80 90

Email: country_homes@hose-rhodes-dickson.co.uk

www.hose-rhodes-dickson.co.uk or

Savills, 38 London Road, Southampton, SO15 2AG Tel: 02380 713990

Email: mriley@savills.com www.savills.com

Vendors’ Specialist Property Lawyers & Commissioners for Oaths

Mr T Willey, Terence Willey & Co, 27a Cross Street, Ryde, IW PO33 2AA

Tel: 01983 811222 Email: smokey.1@btopenworld.com

AGENTS NOTES Our description of any appliances and/or services

(including central heating systems) should not be taken as any guarantee that

these are in working order. None of these statements contained in these

particulars as to the property are to be relied upon as statements of fact.

These particulars do not form part of any contract. Especially if traveling

long distances, if there is any point of particular importance, please contact

Hose Rhodes Dickson who will be pleased to clarify the information. Floor

plans are schematic and are for guidance only. Measurements are

approximate. Please note that our photographs depict the property in a

furnished condition. On completion all furnishings will be removed unless

specifically mentioned elsewhere as being included in the sale. Please note

that some of the garden statuary is excluded from the sale. Details prepared

July 2008. Photographs taken in July 2008.

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property reference: HOSE999000293