Property description
PROPERTY DESCIPTION Set in the former grounds of the Osborne House estate is this spacious 3 4 bedroom family home with stabling, sand school and gardens. The property has been modernised by the recent owners to provide lights and airy accommodation in this semi-rural setting yet within easy reach of mainland ferry connections and East Cowes. Enjoying superb views over the surrounding countryside this house is ideal for a family looking for an equestrian property.
The property offers extensive equestrian facilities including two stable blocks, one of which is the original Victorian building with original ridge tiles and brickwork, yard with vehicle access, sand school and approximately 4 acres of paddocks. Far-reaching countryside views can be enjoyed from most of the rooms and also from the spacious gardens that surround the property.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
Sitting Room - With log burning stove
Kitchen/ Dining Room- With countryside view
Study - Views over front garden
Bedroom 3- Double doors to garden
Bathroom
Cloakroom - With W.C. & basin
First Floor
Bedroom 1 - With views to front & side of the property
Bedroom 2 -With built in wardrobes
Bathroom
Outside
The property is approached over a gravel driveway leading to the front of the house and the single garage. Parking is provided for several vehicles and there is a large area of lawn with mature trees and established planting. There is a second entrance gate that could if required enable an
"in-out" driveway. There is additional vehicle access to the side and rear of the property. Externally there is the original Victorian stable block and store and a further stable block and yard. There is an enclosed sand school with floodlighting. And further vehicle access to the paddock.
Directions
Head north towards East Cowes/Whippingham on the Whippingham Road (A3021). Take the first right onto Alverstone Road and the property is at the top of the road at the junction of Brocks Copse Road.
Council Tax
Band E, amount payable 2016/17: £1,879.37
Services & Heating
We are informed that the following mains services are connected to the property subject to the conditions and stipulations of the relevant utility companies mains water, electricity private drainage. Central heating via LPG gas fired boiler and radiators.
Viewing Arrangements
Viewing is by appointment only with the Sole Agents Biles & Co.
East Cowes
East Cowes is a coastal town on the north side of the Island and has an excellent range of facilities and amenities including doctors, primary schools, marina, 9 hole golf course, shops (including Waitrose) and of course Osborne House, the former marine residence of Queen Victoria. SEEDA (South East England Development Agency) are leading the redevelopments of the town including a brand new Waitrose Supermarket. Creditable investment is set to greatly increase the amenities available. There is easy access to the regular car and passenger ferry services direct to Southampton (55 minutes) and a floating bridge ferry linking to the famous yachting town of Cowes. Both Cowes and East Cowes have extensive marina facilities. Bus services are available into the Island's capital town of Newport (about 5 miles) and the coastal resort of Ryde (about 7 miles).
Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight, situated off the South Coast of England, is becoming an ever-more popular location for permanent and second homes. Made popular by Queen Victoria, who had her maritime residence at Osborne House, the Island is famous for sailing in the Solent; Cowes Week; its beautiful coastline including sandy beaches and The Needles; spectacular countryside and long sunshine hours. There are now many more facilities than once was the case- Sainsbury's, Tesco, M&S and now Waitrose all have a presence as have other national chains. Communication and transport links are excellent regular car ferries connect with the national motorway network and the local station at Shanklin is only 10 minutes drive away. Trains connect with fast catamarans to Portsmouth with direct trains on to London Waterloo, which can be reached within 2 hours of leaving the Island shore. Government-funded schools are numerous and independent schools thrive on the Island with some children attending prep and public schools on the mainland. Leisure opportunities abound:- walking, riding, paragliding, hang-gliding, team sports, wind-surfing, sailing and other water sports, rugby,football (Newport Football Club) cricket, bowling and golf clubs. Good transport links enable day trips to the shopping centres of West Quay, Southampton, and Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth.