Detached house for sale in Watergate Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight PO30

Steeped in history, this charming property was once a pair of dairy cottages built in 1700, but in more recent times it was converted into a detached country house in an elevated position offering wonderful views. It is now a characterful family home with delightful original features situated in a semi-rural environment on the outskirts of Newport, not far from Carisbrooke Castle and close to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

There is a carport at road level with steps up to the property leading to the entrance porch which then opens into the charming dining room with exposed beams and a brick fireplace. From the dining room a door opens into the inner lobby with direct access to the comfortable lounge with its raft of exposed beams, fireplace with a log burner and built in shelving as well as a door to the good sized study/snug or fourth bedroom. This has a charming fireplace and exposed beams and could be ideal for an elderly relative as it also has multi-pane French doors to the garden, so can provide a separate external access.

The kitchen includes plenty of storage units, a built-in oven and hob as well as stand-alone appliances. There is also a utility area and a shower room on the ground floor that services two of the first-floor bedrooms that are accessed via a separate staircase. Both these rooms have built in cupboards with the one bedroom also incorporating an en suite cloakroom. The other staircase leads to the family bathroom and two further bedrooms including one with dual aspect and a vanity basin.

Outside the rear garden is far larger that it might first appear and backs onto another large garden, providing a really spacious feel. It is surrounded by mature trees and shrubs and includes a walled terrace and dining area with steps up to a lawn. There is also a little pond with a seating area and a wood gazebo, a garden storage shed, a chicken coop and run, vegetable beds, a greenhouse and an orchard with figs, apples, pears and cherry trees so is ideal for anyone who wants to develop the 'good life.' An additional feature in this garden is the historic well that is apparently linked to the well at Carisbrooke Castle.

What the Owner says:
I really loved the atmosphere of the house as soon as I walked into it. It seemed to ‘wrap itself around me' with a homely and cosy feel. However, while I have enjoyed my life here, I feel it is time for me to move to the mainland. The location is delightful as we have a lovely deer park at the end of the road and it is only a stone's throw from the countryside for lovely walks that join the Tennyson Trail so, if you are feeling energetic, you can walk all the way to The Needles. At the same time I can stroll into the centre of Newport in about eight minutes, while the nearby village of Carisbrooke includes two pubs, a variety of shops and four schools.

Newport is the county town of the Isle of Wight and includes a variety of high street stores and independent shops as well as wide selection of restaurants and bars. There is a weekly street market and a farmers' market and a number of primary and secondary schools within the vicinity. We are not far from the Shide Nature Reserve and the walks or cycle rides along the River Medina are a real pleasure while the Newport Golf Club is available for golfing enthusiasts.

Room sizes:

• Entrance Porch
• Dining Room 13'7 x 9'2 (4.14m x 2.80m)
• Inner Hallway
• Kitchen 9'3 x 8'11 (2.82m x 2.72m)
• Shower Room
• Lounge 15'0 x 15'0 (4.58m x 4.58m)
• Study 13'5 x 8'8 (4.09m x 2.64m)
• Utility Room
• Landing (Front of House)
• Bedroom 1 13'6 x 9'1 (4.12m x 2.77m)

• Bedroom 4 10'0 x 9'3 (3.05m x 2.82m)
• Bathroom
• Landing (Rear of House)
• Bedroom 3 10'7 x 9'1 (3.23m x 2.77m)
• Bedroom 2 10'0 x 8'10 (3.05m x 2.69m)
• En-Suite Cloakroom
• Car Port Parking
• Front Garden
• Rear Garden

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Council Tax band: E

Tenure: Freehold