Countryside Home

Set within approximately 2.35 acres of glorious countryside, this impressive and sympathetically extended period home offers a rare combination of character, space, versatility and tranquillity. Retaining many original features dating back to 1909, the property has been thoughtfully refurbished to provide contemporary family living while preserving its distinctive charm. Light and airy throughout, the accommodation is arranged over three floors and enjoys wonderful views across the surrounding gardens, downland and countryside.

The ground floor provides an inviting entrance through a glazed wooden porch into a spacious and beautifully appointed interior. The kitchen is both practical and characterful, featuring traditional-style cabinetry, solid oak worksurfaces, an inset Belfast-style sink and drainer, and a large Rangemaster cooker with four-ring hob, additional hot plates and double oven. An integrated dishwasher and space for a tall fridge freezer complete the well-equipped kitchen.

The generous dual-aspect dining area and living room provides an excellent setting for both entertaining and relaxed family life, with engineered wood flooring and a striking built-in log burner creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. There is also a useful utility room with extensive fitted storage, oak worksurface and plumbing for a washing machine, together with a downstairs shower room. A charming snug retains numerous original features and benefits from French doors opening onto the sandstone patio and gardens, while a further garden room forms part of the extension and enjoys extensive views across the southwest-facing gardens and downland landscape.

The first floor offers four spacious bedrooms, including a particularly impressive principal bedroom with dual-aspect views over the garden and surrounding countryside, together with a beautifully fitted en-suite shower room. Two further bedrooms enjoy views towards the garden and St Catherine’s Downs, while the fifth bedroom is a large double with views over the garden and neighbouring fields. A study with useful eaves storage provides an ideal home-working space, and a further shower room serves the floor.

The second floor provides an additional spacious double bedroom with extensive eaves storage and far-reaching views towards St Catherine’s Downs, accompanied by another en-suite shower room.

Outside, the property is equally impressive. A substantial oak-framed barn provides garaging for two cars, workshop space and generous additional accommodation, with power, lighting, a gardener’s WC, sink and drainer, hot water and extensive storage. Currently arranged as a hobby room/gym, this highly versatile space has previously been used for additional family accommodation, offering considerable flexibility for future owners.

The beautifully maintained grounds extend to around two acres and include lawns, mature trees, hedgerows, a large wildlife pond with a summer house perfect for admiring the scenery, as well as numerous areas for outdoor seating. A greenhouse and gated vegetable garden benefit from natural well-water irrigation, while a restored well supplies water for the gardens and greenhouse. The grounds also incorporate part of the original Island railway embankment, creating a fascinating feature and commanding views across the countryside.

A large gravelled driveway provides extensive off-road parking, while a substantial sandstone patio and attractive front garden enhance the setting. The surrounding countryside offers exceptional walking opportunities, including routes across Stenbury Downs and towards the Worsley Obelisk and nearby villages. Newport and the wider amenities of the Island remain readily accessible, while the overall setting provides an exceptional sense of peace, privacy and connection with the countryside. There is also the opportunity, subject to separate negotiation, to acquire an adjacent additional seven acres of neighbouring pastureland or equestrian land.