Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO36

A charming country house set within its own expansive and mature grounds, with garden studio and self-contained annexe in a picturesque rural setting.

This glorious historic stone house is beautifully presented having been modernised and well cared for by the current owners. The property enjoys a range of well-proportioned accommodation and reception rooms with up to 6 bedrooms, including a self-contained annexe and attractive reception rooms filled with character including original fireplaces, oak beams and impressive external elevations constructed of island stone. Elements of the property date back to the early 1700's but have been extended and modernised over the years to produce a versatile and particularly attractive family home. With modernized d?cor, heating system and bathrooms and kitchen the majority of the roof has been retiled and most of the timber double glazed casement windows. There is also a full suite of recently solar PV panels harvesting energy for domestic use and air source heat pump offering hot and cold air conditioning to the gym and studio. There is a large carport and various outbuildings, stores and workshops as well as vegetable garden and open lawn space with grounds in all extending to 1.6 acres and incorporating some magnificent ancient oak trees, fruit trees and flower beds. To the rear of the garden is a 75 sqm garden room, currently utilised as a yoga studio providing plenty of space and utilities to offer ancillary accommodation or home office space. Additional land adjacent to the gardens is available by separate negotiation. The property benefits from easy access to both nearby Ryde and Seaview. Ryde has a good range of shops, restaurants, a marina, an excellent sandy beach, Ryde School and frequent fast passenger ferry services to Portsmouth and Southsea (taking 12-15 minutes). There is easy access to the Fishbourne to Portsmouth car ferry (about 3 miles away) and taking around 40 minutes. The pretty coastal town of Seaview has a popular sailing club and a further beach ideal for a range of watersports. There is a golf course nearby at Westridge and wonderful woodland, rural and downland walks available from nearby the property.

Lot 1: Rowborough Manor inc Outbuildings, Car Port, Yoga Studio/Offices and Gardens 1.58 AcresLot 2: Land Adjacent (to Rowborough Manor) 16 Acres Available by sperate negotiation with the Agent

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Rear Entrance

With flagstone flooring and pitched roof, this timber double glazed structure has built-in seating and plenty of space for hanging coats and boots.

Hallway

With flagstone floors and tongue and groove clad walls to mid-height and two deep cloakroom cupboards.

Laundry Room/Annexe Kitchen

This ancillary kitchen for the annexe or laundry room servicing the house has various cupboard spaces with worktop over, plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer and a stainless-steel sink with garden outlook.

Annexe/Bedroom

A dual aspect room currently arranged as an office with shower room to one side and further heated laundry hanging room.

Family Room

With fireplace housing decommissioned gas fire and window overlooking the gardens. Stairs rise to a large double bedroom over with built-in wardrobe storage and dual aspect Velux windows.

Kitchen

With herringbone pattern tiled floors and full range of cottage style storage units with tiled worktops, 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap over, space and plumbing for a large range cooker and windows overlooking the gardens.

Utility Room

With double doors to the garden and worktop with space under for further fridge, dishwasher or washing machine. Pantry cupboard with louvred doors to one end.

Dining Room

A particularly impressive space with exposed beam ceilings, wooden floors and wall lighting. Large fireplace with flagstone hearth with brick surround (decommissioned)

Front Porch

With window and pitched tile roof.

Sitting Room

A room of excellent proportions with exposed beams, large stone fireplace and deep bay window overlooking the side garden.

First Floor

Stairs rise to a large landing space with a two-way split to upper floor. The first floor comprises of two double bedrooms and a bathroom containing panelled bath with tiled walls to mid height, shower, W.C. heated towel rail, pedestal wash basin and deep storage cupboard. The two bedrooms on this floor benefit from plenty of built-in wardrobe storage and garden views.

Second Floor

Stairs rise to two large rooms converted from the loft space, both with plenty of built-in storage and Velux windows.

Outside

Rowborough Manor is perfectly situated amongst its very private grounds with lawned gardens extending to one side and a gravelled approach with plenty of parking and a three-bay carport with workshop, gymnasium and various out-buildings to one side. Gardens wrap around the property with a pretty array of landscaped beds interlaced with walkways. To one side there is a large open area containing oak trees believed to be 300 years old and there is also comprehensive vegetable garden with raised box planters, greenhouse, various clippings areas and potting shed. At the foot of the garden is a timber garden room which has been extended over years to provide a substantial 75m2 yoga studio with heating and changing facilities. This ancillary building could provide accommodation or the premises for working from home. There is also an opportunity to buy land bordering the gardens extending to the north of up to 16 acres from a separate vendor, further details are available via the agent.

Services

Mains electricity, water and private drainage. Heating is provided by wall mounted Duplex Quantum electric storage heaters (installed 2021) hot water is generated by an electric boiler. Solar PV has been recently installed to the roof of the carport generating 10kw electric energy for domestic use, and pre-wired for installation of a Tesla Powerwall. The gym and studio both have hot and cold air conditioning powered by their own air source heat pump.

Tenure

The property is offered Freehold

EPC

D

Council Tax

Band G

Postcode:

PO36 0AZ

Viewings

Strictly by prior arrangement with the sole selling agents Spence Willard.

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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.