Steeped in history and dating back to the time of the Napoleonic Wars when it was used as an officer's mess kitchen, this fascinating converted Isle of Wight stone barn has been in the same family for more than 80 years. It nestles in the midst of about 0.4 of an acre of stunning grounds and is located in the beautiful West Wight area of the Isle of Wight overlooking Colwell Common and only a five minute walk from Colwell Bay.

It is believed to have been converted in the 1930s and still retains some wonderful internal period features including Art Deco fireplaces, quarry tiles and parquet flooring, chequerboard ceiling beams, picture rails and panelled doors. Externally it also has charming features such as black and cream first floor overhang eaves, stone walling around the courtyard and terrace, chimney stacks and a delightful period front door surrounded by stained glass windows. As a reminder of its military past the property is approached through old military cast iron gate posts leading to a tree lined drive and the garage which was the original stables and hayloft.

There is a spacious entrance hall with terracotta tiles, a ground floor cloakroom, stairs to the first floor and a door to the dual aspect, light and bright lounge. This includes parquet flooring, a box bay window and a delightful cast iron fireplace with a stone surround. A corridor leads to the kitchen with its colourful green units and terracotta tiled flooring as well as a back door to the garden and to the triple aspect dining room with its views over the garden and a brick surround fireplace. Upstairs there is a family bathroom, a separate toilet and three double bedrooms including the dual aspect main bedroom with a box bay window and a stunning cast iron fireplace with tiled inset.

Outside this property really comes into its own. There is a shady rear courtyard accessed via French doors from the corridor and a sunny rear terrace together with a formal garden area as well as a wonderful informal garden that is ideal for children to play ‘hide and seek' with lawns and shrubs as well as mature pine, mulberry, medlar and fig trees and a carpet of primroses in the Spring. There is also a back gate to the lane and space to build an additional dwelling, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

What the Owner says:
It has been a really happy home for our family over the past 80 years and during the past 30 or more years we have all thoroughly enjoyed spending our summers here. But we feel it is now time to let it go to new owners who can create their own dream home. We realise that internally it needs updating but the fundamentals are there in terms of its uniqueness, a quiet and peaceful location where you can enjoy the stunning sunsets and wonderful period features. The house is in a delightful position and we have lovely views across Colwell Common. We can be on the beach in five minutes or enjoy a promenade walk to Totland as well as a delightful stroll to Headon Warren, Afton and Tennyson Downs. Golfers can enjoy their game at the Freshwater Bay Golf Club while the Freshwater Sports Club and West Bay Country Club and Spa are not far away.

We are only around two miles from Yarmouth that, as well as the ferry port and marina, includes a 16th century castle, a Grade II listed pier that provides views across The Solent and a raft of restaurants, bars and individual shops. There is also nearby Tapnell Park and Fort Victoria Park.

Room sizes:

• Entrance Hallway
• Lounge: 15'6 x 12'3 up to bay (4.73m x 3.74m)
• Cloakroom
• Inner Hallway
• Kitchen: 10'9 x 9'4 (3.28m x 2.85m)
• Dining Room: 14'1 x 10'1 (4.30m x 3.08m)
• Landing
• Separate Toilet

• Bedroom 1: 14'4 x 11'5 (4.37m x 3.48m)
• Bathroom
• Bedroom 2: 15'6 x 12'9 up to bay (4.73m x 3.89m)
• Bedroom 3: 12'4 into alcove x 11'6 (3.76m x 3.51m)
• Front Garden
• Driveway Parking
• Detached Garage
• Rear Garden

 
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Council Tax band: E
Tenure: Freehold