Property description
This is undoubtedly a rare opportunity to acquire such an interesting home in an enviable location on the beautiful National Park Coastal Path sheltered just below the headland alongside the Norman Church and overlooking the impressive Castle which dominates the Manorbier skyline. There are some glimpses of the sea and extensive views of the surrounding countryside. This fabulous property not only provides a comfortable and distinctive home with all modern facilities but it has retained a wealth of original features and character appointments which include Gothic style doorways, arched Cathedral style ceilings, white rendered stonework and many hardwood features both internally and externally. Throughout the property there is much use of uneven rendering to the stone walls as well as solid oak lintels adding character throughout as well as use of exposed beamed ceilings. This is a Grade 2 listed building. Externally there is ample parking, beautiful gardens with Monastry Chapel Ruins forming part of the garden boundaries. The village of Manorbier is just a short walk from the property where the road also leads down to the beach and picturesque bay. The village has a shop/post office, as well as a Primary School and Public Houses.
Entrance Porch
Entered via exposed stone clad entrance porch with large sweet Chestnut timber lintel with an impressive Oak door with diamond viewing window, sweet Chestnut lintel, slate floor, white rendered stone walls, pitched timber clad ceiling, ceiling light, multi paned Oak door under an Oak lintel opening into;
Entrance Area
Fitted carpet, radiator, wall light, window has a lead and brace shutter and church style reveals, beamed ceiling, Oak door to cloak cupboard with additional storage space above, uneven whitewashed rendered walls, exposed limestone peers surrounding the wide opening and having a large Oak lintel bridging the entrance into;
Dining Room
14'10 x 11'8 (4.52m x 3.56m)Maximum measurement to include the entrance area, feature brick oven / kiln style corner fireplace with slate hearth and lintel, beamed ceiling, wall light point, double radiator, double glazed window overlooks the garden and to front of property.
Living Room
16'3 x 15'6 (max) (4.95m x 4.72m ( max))Most charming room with feature Oak opening into the kitchen, matching display alcove, impressive returning Oak panelled staircase ascending to the first floor, ledge and brace shuttered window with glimpses of the top of the Norman Church adjacent to the house, multi fuel burner set on slate hearth and a corner fireplace rises full height with the bread oven as well as a reclaimed ship's timber mantle, double radiator, beamed ceiling, 3 wall lights, TV and telephone point.
Kitchen
12'2 x 9'8 (3.71m x 2.95m)The floor has been finished with large ceramic tiles, the kitchen complements the style of the property and is finished in Oak fronted units with a square peg joining effect and medieval style handles, under unit lighting, professional fitted adjustable halogen lighting, Belfast sink with chrome and ceramic Victorian style lever arm tap, concealed cabinet with a central heating boiler, fan assisted oven / grill with ceramic hob, concealed multi speed illuminated extractor, built-in fridge, plumbing for dishwasher, window overlooks the patio, lawns and down the drive towards the coast path, part whitewashed rendered stone ceiling with feature beams, opens into;
Breakfast Room
9'1 x 7'4 (2.77m x 2.24m)Timber double glazed patio doors and matching side panel leading to a patio area, fitted carpet, exposed stone wall to one side, vaulted ceiling with ceiling lights, timber seating/storage area along one wall, timber double doors leads to;
Master Bedroom 1 & En-Suite
14'9 x 7'11 (4.50m x 2.41m)On entering this room is a WC to the right hand side, bedroom consists of corner glazed shower cubicle, sink built into timber vanity unit, built-in wardrobe, radiator, fitted carpet, sloping ceiling with 2 Velux windows, exposed stone wall to one side, 2 ceiling lights, double glazed window to side.
First Floor Landing
Oak staircase has mini halogen adjustable min downlighters providing feature lighting as well as there being a display shelf and large Oak vertical support, the sweeping landing has stained timbers, arch in walls giving character as well as access to the rooms, double radiator, picture lights, Oak doors set into a Gothic arch with diagonal stained glass window.
Bedroom 2
14'8 x 12'6 (4.47m x 3.81m)Stripped timber flooring, this room is finished entirely in uneven rendered stone work in the shape of a Gothic arch, ceiling reaches a point with small rectangular recess, Oak double glazed window overlooks the gravel driveway and stone walls and has views of the Norman Church and castle, surrounding countryside and glimpses of the headland and Manorbier Bay, the room is effectively lit with sophisticated adjustable halogen lighting.
Bedroom 3
12' x 12' (3.66m x 3.66m)Strong Gothic styling, vaulted ceiling, undulating stone rendered stonework, high window with Oak shuttering with borrowed light at floor level, picture light and professional room lighting, Oak door leads to built-in wardrobe.
Bathroom
12' x 7'6 (3.66m x 2.29m)With a white and blue themed Wall tiling and a dado frieze around, suite comprises a deep bath with Oak side panelling, chrome and ceramic tap, window gives a very pleasant aspect over the approach with glimpses of the sea and headland, pedestal wash hand basin with matching tap, low level WC, radiator, Oak tiled cabinet has been fitted to the side of a large walk-in shower cubicle, individually switchable wall lights, extractor fan.
Externally
A gated entrance opens onto the long gravelled drive with low stone walls to each side, raised neat lawned areas, a wealth of mature trees and shrubs planted throughout the garden providing all year round colour and interest. To the front of the property are outstanding view of the Church, castle and countryside and magnificent headland with glimpses of the sea. Alongside the house is a garden again laid to lawn and to the rear the KITCHEN GARDEN gives access to the SUMMER HOUSE and UTILITY SHED together with STORE SHED.A quiet maintained footpath to the West leads to the spectacular Coastal Path either over the headland known as Priests Nose or down to the Neolithic Kings Quoit. Also a short footpath of about 400 yds runs direct to Manorbier Beach. There is a field gate to the South which with the farmers kind permission leads across two fields onto the secluded Presine Beach a rival for the famous Barafundle.
Please Note
The property hereby conveyed shall be used at all times as a permanent or primary residence only and shall not be used for the purpose of holiday or secondary home or seasonal summer letting.
Services
Mains services are connected to the property.
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Property Features :
- Historically Interesting Property
- Monastery Chapel Ruins Forming Garden Boundaries
- Sea Glimpses/Views Of Norman Church & Castle
- Exposed Beams, Extensive Gothic Styling
- Alongside Coastal Path