Land For Sale £500,000
A unique opportunity has arisen to purchase a large barn with planning permission to create a superb family home in a quiet and peaceful south facing setting with stunning views across Alverstone Valley Nature Reserve and Brading Downs, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is on the outskirts of the charming village of Newchurch and includes a separate 20ft by 70ft Pole Barn and nearly seven acres of land surrounded by woodland and fields. This additional building could always become stables, garages, offices or a self-contained dwelling as a holiday let or for family members needing independent space, subject to the necessary planning permissions. In addition, if you want to stay on site while the building works are taking place, there is also a static two bedroom caravan available.
Approached via a private track at the end of Hill Top the barn is believed to date back to the 1600s. It is set well back from the quiet country road and includes impressive stone and chalk walls together with original vaulted ceiling and cross beams. Legend has it that these come from old ships but whether that is true or not these wonderful beams will provide character and charm when integrated into the new property.
The current plans are designed to create a truly special home that includes an impressive entrance and a vast central reception area with a bridge style galleried landing above. There is a large kitchen/dining room as well as a double bedroom and en suite shower, a laundry/utility room and a separate shower room. Also on the ground floor is a further reception room with independent external access and a separate staircase to a double bedroom and en suite shower room on the first floor, so this could always become a separate annex or integrated into the main house. The rest of the first floor incorporates a family bathroom together with six bedrooms all enjoying stunning rural views including the master with its en suite shower room. The plans can always be amended subject to the necessary planning consents to create a different interior layout as required.
Outside the land is well drained and not subject to flooding. It has an existing water supply with two water troughs in the field so would be ideal as paddocks for animals including horses. Much of the countryside and woodland beyond belongs to the Nature Reserve so includes a plethora of wildlife and cannot be built on.
What the Owner says:
We feel this is a marvellous opportunity for someone looking to create an individual family home in one of the most delightful countryside environments on the Isle of Wight. The views are exceptional and the environment is quiet and peaceful. It may also be of particular interest to horsey enthusiasts as there is great potential to create excellent equestrian facilities and there are many equine activities in the neighbourhood or a family looking to develop a small holding and live the ‘good life'.
Although it is in the countryside the property is not isolated as we are only a short distance from the centre of the historic Newchurch village which is named after the ‘new church' that was built in 1078 for Norman monks. It includes a good primary school, a sub post office and the charming Pointer Inn – one of the oldest pubs on the Isle of Wight where you can enjoy a pint or a glass of wine and a home cooked meal surrounded by beams and an inglenook fireplace.
There are wonderful places to go for walks including a footpath beyond the field boundary that includes a hedgerow and trees to provide privacy and security. There are also plenty of bridle paths and, if you enjoy cycling, the Sustrans 23 cycle route runs through the village at the bottom of the Shute.
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale 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.
We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Fine & Country, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.
Approached via a private track at the end of Hill Top the barn is believed to date back to the 1600s. It is set well back from the quiet country road and includes impressive stone and chalk walls together with original vaulted ceiling and cross beams. Legend has it that these come from old ships but whether that is true or not these wonderful beams will provide character and charm when integrated into the new property.
The current plans are designed to create a truly special home that includes an impressive entrance and a vast central reception area with a bridge style galleried landing above. There is a large kitchen/dining room as well as a double bedroom and en suite shower, a laundry/utility room and a separate shower room. Also on the ground floor is a further reception room with independent external access and a separate staircase to a double bedroom and en suite shower room on the first floor, so this could always become a separate annex or integrated into the main house. The rest of the first floor incorporates a family bathroom together with six bedrooms all enjoying stunning rural views including the master with its en suite shower room. The plans can always be amended subject to the necessary planning consents to create a different interior layout as required.
Outside the land is well drained and not subject to flooding. It has an existing water supply with two water troughs in the field so would be ideal as paddocks for animals including horses. Much of the countryside and woodland beyond belongs to the Nature Reserve so includes a plethora of wildlife and cannot be built on.
What the Owner says:
We feel this is a marvellous opportunity for someone looking to create an individual family home in one of the most delightful countryside environments on the Isle of Wight. The views are exceptional and the environment is quiet and peaceful. It may also be of particular interest to horsey enthusiasts as there is great potential to create excellent equestrian facilities and there are many equine activities in the neighbourhood or a family looking to develop a small holding and live the ‘good life'.
Although it is in the countryside the property is not isolated as we are only a short distance from the centre of the historic Newchurch village which is named after the ‘new church' that was built in 1078 for Norman monks. It includes a good primary school, a sub post office and the charming Pointer Inn – one of the oldest pubs on the Isle of Wight where you can enjoy a pint or a glass of wine and a home cooked meal surrounded by beams and an inglenook fireplace.
There are wonderful places to go for walks including a footpath beyond the field boundary that includes a hedgerow and trees to provide privacy and security. There are also plenty of bridle paths and, if you enjoy cycling, the Sustrans 23 cycle route runs through the village at the bottom of the Shute.
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale 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.
We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Fine & Country, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.
