Property description
NEW PRICE An impressive detached, 5-7 bedroom, stone-built Grade II listed period manor house dating from the 17th Century with adjacent Cottage, Extensive, mainly stone-built farm buildings, stables and outbuildings all set within delightful, mature gardens and grounds with paddock, swimming pool and woodland in all about 6.294 acres ( 2.547 ha). Located between Chale and Atherfield, close to the beaches of the rural south-west coast of the Isle of Wight, this property provides the opportunity to establish a charming family home with the potential to utilise the extensive buildings for a variety of uses (subject to planning).
The manor house is noted for its many period architectural features which include: a double-height central porch, a number of fine drip mouldings over windows, lambs tongue stops on beams, a fine 18th century fireplace in the Hall and fine 18th century pine corner cupboard with artisan hinges and serpentine shelves. The Cottage is close by the house and has been used for holiday letting and guest accommodation; it could also be suitable for staff accommodation. The farm buildings extend around two yard areas and comprise several stables, stores, stone-built barns and a 20th century general purpose building. The stone barns particularly hold potential for alternative uses including holiday accommodation, workshops or office use (subject to obtaining any necessary statutory consents).
Description and Situation
The property is a period Grade II Listed detached house constructed of stone-faced elevations beneath mainly clay-tiled roofs. The accommodation is described in the photos and floorplans. It is set out on three storeys and comprises:
The Manor House
Ground Floor:
Hall with period corner cupboard
Drawing Room with fine fireplace
Sitting Room with fine fireplace
Cloakroom
Dining Room with fine fireplace and impressive beams
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
First Floor:
Landing/Study with bay
Bedroom 1 with bay window shower room 'en-suite'
Bedroom 2 with Dressing Room (Bedroom 6), Bathroom and separate w.c, all 'en-suite'
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4 with bay window
Second Floor:
Bedroom 5 with adjoining Dressing Room/Bedroom 7
The Cottage
Ground Floor:
Shower Room with w.c
Sitting Room
Hall
Kitchen
Lobby
First Floor:
Family Bedroom which could be sub-divided to provide further bedrooms (subject to consent)
Outside
The gardens and grounds extend around the property and include a paved and walled courtyard with swimming pool 31' x 18' (5.49m x 9.49m) + Roman bay (currently not heated). There is ample parking on the gravelled drive which sweeps around two sides of the Manor. The formal gardens extend around a pretty pond, stocked with golden orfe fish, and up onto the wooded slope to the east. There are numerous lawned areas interspersed with mature specimen trees and shrubs; a glass house, a Summer House and an overgrown area which was once a tennis court. There is a small paddock behind the buildings and a large area for growing vegetables and fruit. The wooded area comprises mature trees including oak and beech; fallen trees and branches provide a useful source of firewood. A public footpath crosses the grounds by the woodland. There is a glass house and two garages and the farm buildings provide further garaging in all the property extends to approximately 6.294 acres (2.547 ha).
The Buildings and Stables
Are set out to the west and north of the manor in 3 ranges:
1. The Southern Range adjoining the cottage a barn 10'12' & 10'4'' x 12' (3.048m x 3.658m & 3.149 x 3.658m) 56' x 18'6'' (5.639m x 17.069m) a tack room 7'4'' x 12'' (2.234m x 3.658m) and garage 13' x 12' (3.96m x 3.658m) these are mainly constructed of stone beneath slated roofs.
2. The Northern Range - The principal barn is some 86' x 19' (26.21m x 5.79m) about a quarter of this building has a first floor area. There is an adjoining store 13'x18' (3.96m x 5.486m) these are mainly constructed of stone beneath slated roofs. There is also an open-fronted store.
3. The Western Range - 59' x 23' (17.98m x 7.01m) is semi detached and open fronted with stone walls to three sides with a steel portal frame beneath a fibre cement roof. One bay is enclosed and contains a vehicle inspect pit.
Council Tax: Band G Amount Payable 2011/12: £2,444.32 The Cottage is not currently separately banded or charged.
Services and 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) electricity, and water (metered). Foul drainage is to a private system. The heating system is provided by a oil-fired boiler via radiators. The cottage and the swimming pool are not currently heated.
The 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: Waitrose, Sainsbury, Tesco and M&S 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 to 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. Leisure opportunities abound - walking, riding, paragliding, hang-gliding, team sports, sailing, wind surfing and other water sports, rugby, football (Newport Football Club) cricket and golf clubs. Good transport links enable day trips to the shopping centres of West Quay, Southampton, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth and the pretty port of Lymington in the New Forest.
Chale
Chale Green is a hamlet with its own small local store/post office and bus services into the Island's capital town of Newport (about 8 miles) and to the seaside town of Ventnor. A little to the south of Chale Green is the village of Chale which has a local inn, church, farm shop, garage and marvellous walks and scenery with paths leading down to the sea shore. The coastline is formed by sandy beaches beneath dramatic cliffs.
Directions
From Newport proceed west towards Carisbrooke and turn left into Cedar Hill and at the mini roundabout go straight over into Whitcombe Road signed to Gatcombe & Chilleron. Proceed past Carisbrooke Castle , past Gatcombe and through Chillerton signed to Chale/Chale Green. Just before Chale Green bear off right into Chale lane at a sharp left bend. After approximately 1 mile the entrance to Pyle Manor will be found on the right hand side.
Tenure & Possession, Fixtures & Fittings
The property is offered freehold with vacant possession on the whole upon Completion. The seller includes the following items: the fitted carpets at the property; the cooker and dishwasher in the kitchen of the Manor House. The Seller does not include in the sale any other 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. Some items may be available by separate negotiation.
Viewing:
Viewing is strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents. To view this property please contact our Newport Office on 01983 527744.
Property Reference: CNP02285
Photos: September 2012 Particulars: October 2012
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