Property description
A fine, 5 bedroom, period, Grade II Listed stone farmhouse conveniently located at Carisbrooke with its historic church and delightful views of Carisbrooke Castle from the front of the house and garden. The accommodation combines period features with modern facilities. Mature walled gardens, orchard and field.
GROUND FLOOR - Front door entrance within glazed hardwood Porch leading to:
Hall - with parquet floor, staircase to first floor with under stair storage and cupboard.
Morning Room - marble fireplace surround with cast iron grate, shuttered windows, cornice and dado rail.
Sitting Room - with shuttered windows, cornice, dado rail and marble fireplace surround with cast iron grate.
Study/Office - with west facing window.
Utility Room - with flagstone floor, plumbing for two washing machines, butlers sink and cloakroom - with WC and hand basin, Potterton Kingfisher gas boiler provides heating for the first floor and hot water. Outside door. Access to loft.
Rear Hall - with flagstone floor.
Shower Room - with WC, shower (Mira Sport). Part tiled walls and access to loft over.
Dining Room - fireplace with marble surround, cornice and dado rail.
Kitchen - with flagstone floor, fitted shaker style units, wood burning stove with linked gas boiler for heating downstairs and the second floor. Plumbing for dishwasher and space for a fridge. 2 bowl sink with mixer tap over. Part glazed door to outside and stone porch. French doors to outside terrace. Built-in Pine dresser. A door leads to the second staircase which rises to the first floor.
Old Brewhouse - with fitted wall and floor units. Open fireplace and brick bread oven.
Wine Store
FIRST FLOOR - Approached via a staged staircase from the Hall and by a second staircase from the kitchen.
Landing - with radiator, airing cupboard with hot water cylinder. Staircase to second floor with under stairs bookshelves.
Bedroom 1 - with extensive southerly views to Carisbrooke Castle and to the east. Marble fire surround and cast iron fire inset.
Bedroom 2 - southerly views to Carisbrooke Castle.
Bedroom 3 - views to Carisbrooke Castle.
Bathroom - freestanding bath with mixer taps, wash basin, heated towel rail and laminate flooring.
Bedroom 4 - cast iron fireplace, cornice and dado rail.
Bedroom 5 - cast iron fireplace, cornice and dado rail, with bath & wash hand basin.
SECOND FLOOR - Approached up a curved staircase from the landing.
Study - with shelved cupboard, built-in hanging cupboard and work station.
Attic Bedroom 6 or Study- a spacious multipurpose room
Roof Attic Storage - partly boarded.
OUTSIDE - There is garden to the front, side and rear of the property which is approached by a sweeping gravelled drive from Priory Farm Lane opposite the pond. The garden is largely laid to lawn and has many established trees and shrubs. It is mainly bounded by stone and brick walls, some forming the blind back of low barn conversions. Outside the kitchen there is a paved terrace. To the east side there is an orchard and field overall extending to approximately 1 acre with a public footpath to Carisbrooke village.
SERVICES & HEATING: Mains gas, drainage, water and electricity are connected to the property (subject to the conditions and stipulations of the relevant utility companies) Gas fired heating via radiators.
TENURE & POSSESSION, FIXTURES & FITTINGS The property is offered Freehold and offered for sale by private treaty with vacant possession on the whole. The seller does not include in the sale any fitted carpets, curtains or blinds, nor are any gas or electrical appliances included, however connected, or any other fixtures, unless expressly mentioned in these particulars as forming part of the sale.
COUNCIL TAX: Band G. Amount Payable 2015: £2,510.15.
VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS Viewing is strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents Biles & Co. To view this property please contact 01983 527744.
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