Property description
STYLE HOUSE Church Lane, Arreton
A beautifully renovated and modernised 5 bedroom detached period property in the sought-after village of Arreton. The house is believed to date from the 16th century and is Grade II listed. The property has been modernised to an exceptionally high standard whilst at the same time retaining the period charm and features, such as exposed beams, wooden flooring and beautiful stone fireplaces in many of the rooms.
The property would make an ideal and spacious family home with the added benefit of extensive private gardens, heated swimming pool, garage and parking.
Centrally located in the middle of the Island there are extensive transport links to the town of Newport, coastal towns and villages and also mainland links to Portsmouth and Southampton.
The historic medieval church of St George's is located further up Church Lane and provides an ideal backdrop.
A beautiful entrance porch opens onto the spacious entrance hall with stone fireplace and wooden floor. The sitting room is light and airy, it has a dressed stone fireplace with a wood burning stove, exposed wooden flooring and views towards the church. The open plan kitchen/dining room has been totally refitted and has double doors opening onto the rear terrace and garden. There is a double oven Aga with an adjacent electric Aga companion.
On the first floor there are three double bedrooms. The master bedroom and bedroom two benefit from stunning modern 'en-suite' facilities. The master bedroom has a large walk-in dressing/wardrobe space. There is a family bathroom and a large storage/wardrobe area. Stairs lead to the second floor with two further double bedrooms and WC. There are exposed beams and vaulted ceilings.
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch
Reception Hall with stone fireplace
Sitting Room with stone fireplace and log burner
Kitchen/Dining Room with Agaand doors to garden
Cloak Room
First Floor
Bedroom 1 with shower room 'en-suite' and walk in wardrobe
Bedroom 2 with bathroom 'en-suite' and garden views
Bedroom 3 with views towards the church
Family Bathroom
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 with beam vaulted ceilings
Bedroom 5 with beam vaulted ceilings
WC
Outside
The property is approached via Church Lane with parking for several vehicles on the driveway heading to a double garage. There are gardens to the front of the property with mature planting and stone dwarf walls. To the rear of the property there are extensive areas of patio with views over the lawns and flower beds. The heated swimming pool measuring approximately 30' x 15' is raised and surrounded by paving, offers the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peaceful setting. There is a spacious pool house with kitchen and shower facilities and a plant room, housing the pool boiler and filtration equipment. Additionally there is a summer house.
Postcode: PO30 3AB
Services & Heating
Mains water, mains gas, mains electricity, foul drainage is via a part-private system and part-shared system.
Tenure & Possession, Fixtures & Fittings
The property is offered Freehold, with vacant possession on the whole upon Completion. The seller does not include in the sale any gas or electrical appliances, however connected, or any other fixtures, unless expressly mentioned in these particulars as forming part of the sale. Some items may be available by separate negotiation.
Council Tax
Band G. Amount Payable 2015/16 £2,532.36
Directions
The village of Arreton is on the A3020 heading west towards Newport. Church Lane is a turning on the right and the property is located on the left opposite the church.
Viewing Arrangements
Viewing is strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents Biles & Co. To view this property please contact our Isle of Wight office on 01983 872335.
Arreton
Arreton lies on the Southern slopes of Arreton Down in the centre of the Isle of Wight with views over the surrounding downland and countryside. Arreton has a range of amenities, among which are two public houses, craft shops, village shop, Primary School and 12th Century Church. More extensive facilities can be found in the market town of Newport for those wishing to sail The Solent offers an abundance of opportunity and the world renowned sailing venue of Cowes is only 8 miles away. The Island has a diverse range of water and land based sports with extensive areas of unspoilt coast and down land designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Superb country walks can be accessed from the property.
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, the Island is famous for sailing in the Solent; for Cowes Week; for 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, Sainsburys, Tesco, M&S and now Waitrose all now have a presence as have other national chains. Communication and transport links are excellent; regular car ferries connect with the national motorway network
and fast catamarans have connections via Southampton and Portsmouth with direct trains 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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Biles & Co Ltd for themselves and for the Vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that 1. The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchases and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct , but any intending purchases should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact , but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 3. No person in the employment of Biles & Co Ltd has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property on behalf of Biles & Co Ltd, nor enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchases in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. Photographs taken September 2015 particulars prepared September 2015.