Cosy Cottage
Situated within an extremely picturesque small downland village of Gatcombe, which has no through traffic, the property occupies a good-sized garden of just under 1.1 acres. Mature gardens include lawns, a variety of trees and shrubs, an orchard, (with potential paddocks) and a range of outbuildings. There are wonderful views of the surrounding downland from the house and garden. Gatcombe, being within the Isle of Wight National Landscape, (formerly the AONB), enjoys access to extensive superb country walks and rides from the doorstep. The village includes numerous historic buildings including 12th-century St. Olave’s Church and adjacent Gatcombe House whilst vineyards have recently been planted in the area.
The property has been subject to extensive refurbishment by the current vendors to provide light and versatile accommodation with good potential for a ground floor bedroom and adjoining shower room to be used as an annexe with the option of the utility room being used as a second kitchen. A new kitchen, bathroom and shower rooms along with oak internal doors have been added by the current vendors. New UPVC framed double glazed windows and numerous pairs of French doors have been fitted virtually throughout enhancing the wonderful views from almost every room with the recently built conservatory forming a great seating area from which to enjoy the outlook and access the garden and raised decked terrace.
Planning consent has been granted for construction of a substantial detached barn style garage/workshop comprising two garages and a workshop on the ground floor and first floor with dormer windows to provide overspill accommodation.
ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
RECEPTION HALL Forming an attractive entrance to the house via an oak front door with coat cupboard and SEATING AREA/STUDY with glazed doors providing country views. Fireplace housing wood burning stove and wide opening to:
SITTING ROOM A fireplace houses a woodburning stove and there are views of the garden through the conservatory. Book shelving and storage cupboard. A pair of glazed doors open to:
CONSERVATORY A recently built UPVC-framed addition from which there are two sets of French doors opening to the adjoining terrace and garden with panoramic views.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM A light, dual aspect room with French doors opening to the terrace and with wonderful country views. Fitted with a good range of modern built-in cupboards with integral appliances including Zanussi oven, induction hob with extractor over, fridge freezer and dishwasher. Ceramic 1 ½ bowl sink unit and worksurfaces. Ample storage including a large, shelved larder corner pantry.
LIVING ROOM A versatile further reception room with French doors lead to the garden with its country views. Staircase to First Floor and door to LOBBY with glazed door to garden.
UTILITY ROOM Solid Beech units, ceramic sink, space for washing machine and fridge. Utility cupboard with space for tumble dryer with shelving above. Oil-fired boiler. (The room provides potential to serve as a kitchen for a ground floor annexe).
BEDROOM 4 A glazed door opening to the garden with adjacent window provides attractive downland views.
SHOWER ROOM Recently installed with a shower, washbasin, WC, heated towel rail and attractive tiling.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING Walk-in airing cupboard.
BEDROOM 1 A dual aspect double bedroom with fantastic views and built-in cupboards.
SHOWER ROOM EN-SUITE Large walk-in shower, washbasin, WC and heated towel rail.
BEDROOM 2 A double bedroom with Velux windows and a window to the western elevation providing a light room with wonderful views. Walk-in wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail and shelving.
BEDROOM 3 A double bedroom with a south facing Velux window providing downland views.
BATHROOM A modern suite comprising a bath, washbasin, WC and heated towel rail.
OUTSIDE
The house is set nearly centrally within the plot extending to about 1.06 acres with a gravelled driveway leading to the front and along the side of the house towards the outbuildings providing extensive parking. The gardens include lawns, various mature boarders as well as mature trees and shrubs making for a really attractive setting and there is a raised decked terrace along the eastern elevation with numerous other outdoor seating areas. There is also a further gated entrance onto the lane in the southeastern corner of the property and good potential to use part of the garden as paddocks.
To the rear of the garden are the existing outbuildings comprising:
BARN/ STORE A basic pole barn 13.3 x 4.2m (Note, this barn would be demolished as part of the planning consent for the new barn / garage).
STABLES Approx 11 x 3.4m with a concrete apron.
PLANNING Planning consent has been granted for construction of a detached barn style garage/workshop comprising two garages and a workshop on the ground floor and first floor with dormer windows. Planning Reference (P/01461/16 granted in 2016 with a Lawful Development Certificate establishing a legal commencement of works for the scheme was granted in January 2023. Details are available from the agents.
SERVICES Mains water (supplied free of charge through the 1907 agreement), electricity, private drainage, oil-fired boiler.
POSTCODE PO30 3EG
TENURE Freehold
EPC Rating D
COUNCIL TAX Band E
VIEWINGS All viewings will be strictly by prior arrangement with the sole selling agents, Spence Willard.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Spence Willard in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (‘information’) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value.
Neither Spence Willard nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the
property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has
been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice.
