House For Sale £650,000
Positioned in an enviable, sought after location, this beautiful detached home boasts a naturally light interior, four spacious double bedrooms, three reception rooms, plus a large driveway with garage parking and a generous fully enclosed rear garden.
Located on the outskirts of Newport town centre, Fairhaven is perfectly placed to take advantage of the wide range of shops, a cinema complex, popular restaurants and cafes. Multiple schools at primary and secondary level are within walking distance and the Southern Vectis bus station is located within the town centre providing an extensive network of bus routes across the island. The property is also well-connected to the surrounding countryside and enjoys easy access to plenty of rural walks including a historic amble up to the nearby Carisbrooke Castle. Other nearby popular attractions include the multi-award-winning Monkey Haven and the spectacular Robin Hill Country Park. Being centrally located means you are never far from all the wonderful delights that the island has to offer, including the beautiful West Wight.
Regular car ferry travel links from Fishbourne to Portsmouth and East Cowes to Southampton are both within a 20- minute drive from the property, and the Cowes to Southampton catamaran foot passenger service is located only 6.2 miles away.
Presented to an extremely high standard and finished in an elegant neutral style throughout, it is evident that the interior has been lovingly upgraded and carefully considered over the years to create a stylish and modern home whilst retaining characterful 1930s touches. This beautiful family home offers a variety of well-maintained rooms including a large entrance hall through the centre of the ground floor giving access to a spacious snug, a modern kitchen, a naturally light dining room, and a family sitting room. Continuing to the first floor, the property boasts four spacious double bedrooms (one with an en-suite) and a fabulous family bathroom. Outside, a sunny south-facing rear garden provides an extensive and well-established outside space to enjoy and even features a beautiful summerhouse built to a high standard as well as a handy utility cabin providing a separate laundry space adjacent to the side door from the kitchen lobby.
Welcome To Fairhaven
Stepping up through an ornate black metal gate, a paved path with a lawn on either side with shrubs dotted throughout leads to a charming 1930s light-green front door. The exterior façade boasts a brick and pebbledash finish with tile cladded bay windows and box bay windows. The boundary is marked by a mixed hedge including privet, bamboo, holly and more. A small shrub row separates the front lawn from the concrete driveway and a series of small box hedges outline the very front of the house.
Entrance Hall (extending to 6.76m (extending to 22'02))
Upon entering through the traditional style front door with multi-pane obscure glazing, you are greeted by a beautifully bright entrance hall with a staircase to one side. A wood-effect laminate runs throughout as well as a very subtle patterned textured white wallpaper. There is a large radiator in this area as well. The entrance hall provides access to a snug, kitchen, a dining room, a conservatory and a sitting room. The staircase provides access to four double bedrooms (one with an en-suite) and a family bathroom. There is also a large cupboard underneath the stairs.
Snug (4.67m max x 4.52m (15'04 max x 14'10))
Boasting a large curved bay window to the front aspect, overlooking the delightful front garden, this carpeted snug creates the perfect area for the family. With a feature fireplace and a built-in bookcase, this neutrally decorated room hosts a further window to the side aspect, overlooking the driveway. There are electrical plug sockets and internet ports in this room.
Kitchen (4.52m x 3.84m (14'10 x 12'07))
With a rustic wood-effect floor laminate and a large front aspect window with a single modern radiator under, this beautifully bright and well-maintained kitchen comes complete with cream base and wall units with decorative handles as well as wooden worktops and an integrated dishwasher plus a fridge freezer. A stainless-steel sink and drainer with a chrome swan neck mixer tap sits in the wooden worktop, and there is a stone-effect tiled splashback. At the centre of the kitchen units is an alcove with an aga range cooker within a beautifully designed surround.
Just through the kitchen is a small lobby area with slate floor tiles and an electrical consumer unit. This space contains a side door to the garden plus a downstairs cloakroom.
Cloakroom
Continuing the slate-effect tile floor there is a white wall tile surround with contrasting patterned detailing and an obscure glass window to the side aspect. There is a dual flush w.c as well as a wall-mounted hand basin with a modern chrome mixer tap.
Dining Room (4.52m max x 4.52m max (14'10 max x 14'10 max))
With a large box bay window to the rear aspect flooding the room with natural light and views of the rear garden, this beautiful room boasts traditional period wooden floorboards. There is a beautifully presented fireplace in here, perfect for a log burner, plus a built-in storage cupboard in the corner. There is a traditional picture rail in this room which flows into each room from here and there are also two radiators and electrical plug sockets.
Sitting Room (4.52m x 4.55m max (14'10 x 14'11 max))
A beautiful fireplace with a log burner is the focal point in this room with a large box bay window overlooking the rear garden. This naturally light space makes for a gorgeous room with a traditional picture rail round the room. With two column style radiators and a neutral carpet, this room also includes electrical plug sockets and a television antenna connection.
Conservatory (2.77m max x 2.34m max (9'01 max x 7'08 max))
Positioned at the rear of the property at the end of the entrance hall is another 1930’s style white door, similar to the front door, which leads through to a conservatory. With warm tone stone floor tiles, this space has panoramic views of the rear garden and patio terrace. Perfectly positioned to enjoy the sun most of the day, this splendid room provides a quiet place to relax.
First Floor Landing (extending to 5.59m (extending to 18'04))
A wide carpeted staircase in a neutral shade flows to a bright first-floor landing with a window to the front aspect. This space provides access to four double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a loft hatch. A white spindle banister from the staircase edges the landing space and a soft neutral carpet continues to each of the bedrooms, providing continuity. There is window to the front aspect of this room.
Bedroom One (4.72m max x 4.52m (15'06 max x 14'10))
Warmed by a radiator, this stunning double bedroom comprises a large bay window to the front aspect which allows for plenty of natural light to tumble in. There is a feature chimney breast in this room that also features in most of the rooms in addition to a traditional picture rail. There are also plenty of electrical sockets.
Bedroom Two (4.60m max x 4.01m max (15'01 max x 13'02 max))
This room possesses a large built-in wardrobe space as well as a box bay window to the rear aspect with a modern radiator below. The subtle patterned white wallpaper continues through to this room and there are electrical plug sockets.
Bedroom Three (4.55m max x 4.55m max (14'11 max x 14'11 max))
Benefitting from a large box bay window to the rear aspect, overlooking the rear garden, this beautiful double bedroom enjoys a built-in wardrobe providing ample storage space. Warmed by a radiator, this room also includes its own an en-suite shower room.
En-Suite
Containing a corner shower cubicle, a vanity hand basin with a modern chrome mixer tap and a corner dual-flush w.c, this well-presented en-suite boasts an obscure glass window to the rear aspect providing natural light and privacy. The shower features a Mira shower with chrome showerhead and matching controls plus a clear glass sliding door. The room is finished with stone-effect floor tiles in a warm shade and there is a tiled shower surround in neutral hues. A chrome heated towel rail sits on the wall plus there is an extractor fan.
Bedroom Four (4.55m x 3.28m (14'11 x 10'09))
Providing spectacular views over Newport and a glimpse of the downs from a side aspect window, this naturally bright bedroom boasts a further window to the front aspect with a modern radiator beneath plus a large built-in wardrobe. Including a feature fireplace with a decorative white brick surround and wooden mantle, this room also includes plenty of electrical plug sockets.
Family Bathroom
Comprising a light wood-effect laminate floor and two obscure glass windows to the rear aspect, this beautifully modern and well-presented room boasts a panel bath with a traditional style chrome mixer tap complete with a showerhead attachment. With a pale green tile surround, the bath benefits from a coordinating chrome rainfall-effect shower fixture over with matching controls and there is a partially frosted glass shower guard to the side. A dual flush w.c occupies the floor space and there is a wall-mounted hand basin with a traditional style long neck mixer tap plus a pale green splashback. A special feature of this room is the built-in storage shelves behind the door and there is also an extractor fan located here.
Front Garden
Walking up the steps from the road, through the ornate metal gate, an archway over a stone-paved pathway leads to the front of the property. This stunning front garden attracts plenty of wild birds and comes complete with an array of trees and shrubs, including fuchsia shrubs which are dotted around the grass lawn on either side of the pathway. The boundary to the property on one side is a mixed hedgerow containing holly, bamboo, privet and more which creates a hotspot for local wildlife plus there is a small hedgerow border to enclose the grass area from the driveway on the other side. There is a side gate which provides access to the rear garden.
Rear Garden
This stunning property comes with an extensive rear garden filled with mature trees, shrubs and flower borders. This fully enclosed garden is surrounded by a variety of fencing with mature hedgerows in front including privet and bay trees. Just outside the rear door from the conservatory is a lovely patio area with white concrete stone paving and a dwarf brick wall surround. A stunning grey wooden-clad summerhouse sits across the lawn, opposite. The garden is split into two levels with a winding, slightly sloped, pathway leading from the lower lawn area to an upper section of the garden which has a landscaped flowerbed to the side and a spacious lawn area featuring an array of trees and shrubs. This spacious area features mature buddleia, a cherry and plum tree, ferns, roses, two fig trees and an apple tree, as well as a redcurrant bush and climbing roses. A large shed resides in the corner of the large grassed area and a woodchipped area provides the perfect space for seating. In the far corner is an area to create a compost heap.
Utility Cabin
This handy grey wooden clad cabin provides a separate laundry room away from the property. There is a cream stone-effect vinyl floor and white base cabinets complete with a white marble effect worktop which incorporates an integrated stainless-steel sink and drainer with a long neck mixer tap. Under-counter space provides plumbing connections for a washing machine and a neutral tile splashback features behind the kitchen cabinets. With a fluorescent strip light on the ceiling and a window to the side aspect, also located here is an electrical consumer unit for this room which is positioned behind the door.
Summerhouse
Positioned across the lawn from the patio terrace, this beautiful grey wooden clad summerhouse, with white detailing, has triple aspect windows as well as double patio doors to the front aspect. Equipped with its own electricity, this space has the potential for a home office, a playroom or a relaxing sunroom.
Parking
A generous, slightly sloped concrete driveway provides space for five vehicles. The driveway is enclosed by a wooden gate at the bottom of the drive and has a brick wall adjacent, running up to the top of the driveway on one side. As well as this beautiful spacious driveway there is also a two-storey garage with power providing the potential to be converted into an annexe (subject to gaining planning permission). A full-height timber-clad fence connects from the house to the garage creating total privacy for the rear garden.
Additional Details
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax band: E
Services: Mains water, drainage, electricity, gas central heating
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures and fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Susan Payne Property Ltd. Company no. 10753879.
Located on the outskirts of Newport town centre, Fairhaven is perfectly placed to take advantage of the wide range of shops, a cinema complex, popular restaurants and cafes. Multiple schools at primary and secondary level are within walking distance and the Southern Vectis bus station is located within the town centre providing an extensive network of bus routes across the island. The property is also well-connected to the surrounding countryside and enjoys easy access to plenty of rural walks including a historic amble up to the nearby Carisbrooke Castle. Other nearby popular attractions include the multi-award-winning Monkey Haven and the spectacular Robin Hill Country Park. Being centrally located means you are never far from all the wonderful delights that the island has to offer, including the beautiful West Wight.
Regular car ferry travel links from Fishbourne to Portsmouth and East Cowes to Southampton are both within a 20- minute drive from the property, and the Cowes to Southampton catamaran foot passenger service is located only 6.2 miles away.
Presented to an extremely high standard and finished in an elegant neutral style throughout, it is evident that the interior has been lovingly upgraded and carefully considered over the years to create a stylish and modern home whilst retaining characterful 1930s touches. This beautiful family home offers a variety of well-maintained rooms including a large entrance hall through the centre of the ground floor giving access to a spacious snug, a modern kitchen, a naturally light dining room, and a family sitting room. Continuing to the first floor, the property boasts four spacious double bedrooms (one with an en-suite) and a fabulous family bathroom. Outside, a sunny south-facing rear garden provides an extensive and well-established outside space to enjoy and even features a beautiful summerhouse built to a high standard as well as a handy utility cabin providing a separate laundry space adjacent to the side door from the kitchen lobby.
Welcome To Fairhaven
Stepping up through an ornate black metal gate, a paved path with a lawn on either side with shrubs dotted throughout leads to a charming 1930s light-green front door. The exterior façade boasts a brick and pebbledash finish with tile cladded bay windows and box bay windows. The boundary is marked by a mixed hedge including privet, bamboo, holly and more. A small shrub row separates the front lawn from the concrete driveway and a series of small box hedges outline the very front of the house.
Entrance Hall (extending to 6.76m (extending to 22'02))
Upon entering through the traditional style front door with multi-pane obscure glazing, you are greeted by a beautifully bright entrance hall with a staircase to one side. A wood-effect laminate runs throughout as well as a very subtle patterned textured white wallpaper. There is a large radiator in this area as well. The entrance hall provides access to a snug, kitchen, a dining room, a conservatory and a sitting room. The staircase provides access to four double bedrooms (one with an en-suite) and a family bathroom. There is also a large cupboard underneath the stairs.
Snug (4.67m max x 4.52m (15'04 max x 14'10))
Boasting a large curved bay window to the front aspect, overlooking the delightful front garden, this carpeted snug creates the perfect area for the family. With a feature fireplace and a built-in bookcase, this neutrally decorated room hosts a further window to the side aspect, overlooking the driveway. There are electrical plug sockets and internet ports in this room.
Kitchen (4.52m x 3.84m (14'10 x 12'07))
With a rustic wood-effect floor laminate and a large front aspect window with a single modern radiator under, this beautifully bright and well-maintained kitchen comes complete with cream base and wall units with decorative handles as well as wooden worktops and an integrated dishwasher plus a fridge freezer. A stainless-steel sink and drainer with a chrome swan neck mixer tap sits in the wooden worktop, and there is a stone-effect tiled splashback. At the centre of the kitchen units is an alcove with an aga range cooker within a beautifully designed surround.
Just through the kitchen is a small lobby area with slate floor tiles and an electrical consumer unit. This space contains a side door to the garden plus a downstairs cloakroom.
Cloakroom
Continuing the slate-effect tile floor there is a white wall tile surround with contrasting patterned detailing and an obscure glass window to the side aspect. There is a dual flush w.c as well as a wall-mounted hand basin with a modern chrome mixer tap.
Dining Room (4.52m max x 4.52m max (14'10 max x 14'10 max))
With a large box bay window to the rear aspect flooding the room with natural light and views of the rear garden, this beautiful room boasts traditional period wooden floorboards. There is a beautifully presented fireplace in here, perfect for a log burner, plus a built-in storage cupboard in the corner. There is a traditional picture rail in this room which flows into each room from here and there are also two radiators and electrical plug sockets.
Sitting Room (4.52m x 4.55m max (14'10 x 14'11 max))
A beautiful fireplace with a log burner is the focal point in this room with a large box bay window overlooking the rear garden. This naturally light space makes for a gorgeous room with a traditional picture rail round the room. With two column style radiators and a neutral carpet, this room also includes electrical plug sockets and a television antenna connection.
Conservatory (2.77m max x 2.34m max (9'01 max x 7'08 max))
Positioned at the rear of the property at the end of the entrance hall is another 1930’s style white door, similar to the front door, which leads through to a conservatory. With warm tone stone floor tiles, this space has panoramic views of the rear garden and patio terrace. Perfectly positioned to enjoy the sun most of the day, this splendid room provides a quiet place to relax.
First Floor Landing (extending to 5.59m (extending to 18'04))
A wide carpeted staircase in a neutral shade flows to a bright first-floor landing with a window to the front aspect. This space provides access to four double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a loft hatch. A white spindle banister from the staircase edges the landing space and a soft neutral carpet continues to each of the bedrooms, providing continuity. There is window to the front aspect of this room.
Bedroom One (4.72m max x 4.52m (15'06 max x 14'10))
Warmed by a radiator, this stunning double bedroom comprises a large bay window to the front aspect which allows for plenty of natural light to tumble in. There is a feature chimney breast in this room that also features in most of the rooms in addition to a traditional picture rail. There are also plenty of electrical sockets.
Bedroom Two (4.60m max x 4.01m max (15'01 max x 13'02 max))
This room possesses a large built-in wardrobe space as well as a box bay window to the rear aspect with a modern radiator below. The subtle patterned white wallpaper continues through to this room and there are electrical plug sockets.
Bedroom Three (4.55m max x 4.55m max (14'11 max x 14'11 max))
Benefitting from a large box bay window to the rear aspect, overlooking the rear garden, this beautiful double bedroom enjoys a built-in wardrobe providing ample storage space. Warmed by a radiator, this room also includes its own an en-suite shower room.
En-Suite
Containing a corner shower cubicle, a vanity hand basin with a modern chrome mixer tap and a corner dual-flush w.c, this well-presented en-suite boasts an obscure glass window to the rear aspect providing natural light and privacy. The shower features a Mira shower with chrome showerhead and matching controls plus a clear glass sliding door. The room is finished with stone-effect floor tiles in a warm shade and there is a tiled shower surround in neutral hues. A chrome heated towel rail sits on the wall plus there is an extractor fan.
Bedroom Four (4.55m x 3.28m (14'11 x 10'09))
Providing spectacular views over Newport and a glimpse of the downs from a side aspect window, this naturally bright bedroom boasts a further window to the front aspect with a modern radiator beneath plus a large built-in wardrobe. Including a feature fireplace with a decorative white brick surround and wooden mantle, this room also includes plenty of electrical plug sockets.
Family Bathroom
Comprising a light wood-effect laminate floor and two obscure glass windows to the rear aspect, this beautifully modern and well-presented room boasts a panel bath with a traditional style chrome mixer tap complete with a showerhead attachment. With a pale green tile surround, the bath benefits from a coordinating chrome rainfall-effect shower fixture over with matching controls and there is a partially frosted glass shower guard to the side. A dual flush w.c occupies the floor space and there is a wall-mounted hand basin with a traditional style long neck mixer tap plus a pale green splashback. A special feature of this room is the built-in storage shelves behind the door and there is also an extractor fan located here.
Front Garden
Walking up the steps from the road, through the ornate metal gate, an archway over a stone-paved pathway leads to the front of the property. This stunning front garden attracts plenty of wild birds and comes complete with an array of trees and shrubs, including fuchsia shrubs which are dotted around the grass lawn on either side of the pathway. The boundary to the property on one side is a mixed hedgerow containing holly, bamboo, privet and more which creates a hotspot for local wildlife plus there is a small hedgerow border to enclose the grass area from the driveway on the other side. There is a side gate which provides access to the rear garden.
Rear Garden
This stunning property comes with an extensive rear garden filled with mature trees, shrubs and flower borders. This fully enclosed garden is surrounded by a variety of fencing with mature hedgerows in front including privet and bay trees. Just outside the rear door from the conservatory is a lovely patio area with white concrete stone paving and a dwarf brick wall surround. A stunning grey wooden-clad summerhouse sits across the lawn, opposite. The garden is split into two levels with a winding, slightly sloped, pathway leading from the lower lawn area to an upper section of the garden which has a landscaped flowerbed to the side and a spacious lawn area featuring an array of trees and shrubs. This spacious area features mature buddleia, a cherry and plum tree, ferns, roses, two fig trees and an apple tree, as well as a redcurrant bush and climbing roses. A large shed resides in the corner of the large grassed area and a woodchipped area provides the perfect space for seating. In the far corner is an area to create a compost heap.
Utility Cabin
This handy grey wooden clad cabin provides a separate laundry room away from the property. There is a cream stone-effect vinyl floor and white base cabinets complete with a white marble effect worktop which incorporates an integrated stainless-steel sink and drainer with a long neck mixer tap. Under-counter space provides plumbing connections for a washing machine and a neutral tile splashback features behind the kitchen cabinets. With a fluorescent strip light on the ceiling and a window to the side aspect, also located here is an electrical consumer unit for this room which is positioned behind the door.
Summerhouse
Positioned across the lawn from the patio terrace, this beautiful grey wooden clad summerhouse, with white detailing, has triple aspect windows as well as double patio doors to the front aspect. Equipped with its own electricity, this space has the potential for a home office, a playroom or a relaxing sunroom.
Parking
A generous, slightly sloped concrete driveway provides space for five vehicles. The driveway is enclosed by a wooden gate at the bottom of the drive and has a brick wall adjacent, running up to the top of the driveway on one side. As well as this beautiful spacious driveway there is also a two-storey garage with power providing the potential to be converted into an annexe (subject to gaining planning permission). A full-height timber-clad fence connects from the house to the garage creating total privacy for the rear garden.
Additional Details
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax band: E
Services: Mains water, drainage, electricity, gas central heating
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures and fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Susan Payne Property Ltd. Company no. 10753879.
