House For Sale £365,000
Nestled away in a secluded position in the heart of Newport, this four-bedroom characterful cottage complete with beautiful gardens boasts flexible accommodation with two reception rooms as well as a conservatory, and a driveway for one vehicle.
Mimosa Cottage is an absolute hidden gem, perfectly situated to take advantage of the many amenities that Newport has to offer whilst enjoying a peaceful, and incredibly private position. Dating back to the 1830s, this historical whitewashed brick cottage was formerly used as servants quarters for the neighbouring property and is beautifully appointed throughout with the retention of many traditional features such as dark timber beams, handsome fireplaces, traditional wood panel doors and a flagstone courtyard. Extended over the years and arranged over three floors, the property boasts surprisingly spacious accommodation with its four double-sized bedrooms, a generous yet cosy lounge, as well as a dining room and a conservatory providing plenty of flexible space, perfect for a growing family. Over the past 20 years that current owners have lived here, this beautiful home has been lovingly cared for and within the last year, they have upgraded the cloakroom and family bathroom (complete with underfloor heating), and installed an impressive log burner within the handsome inglenook fireplace in the lounge. Outside there is a walled flagstone courtyard to the front providing a secluded sun trap in the mornings and a pretty rear garden provides an outdoor retreat with a lawn area and terrace seating spots amongst well-established planting. Additionally, Mimosa Cottage benefits from allocated off-road parking for one vehicle.
The property is just a short five-minute walk from Newport High Street which provides an array of shops and supermarkets, cafes, bars and restaurants, and a cinema. Just outside of the bustling town, a relaxing flat level walk all the way to Island Harbour can be enjoyed along the peaceful Medina Estuary which is a haven for plenty of local wildlife and plants, including wading birds such as the oystercatcher and redshank. Some of the island's top attractions are also located in Newport, including the multi-award-winning Monkey Haven, English Heritage's Carisbrooke Castle, and the popular Robin Hill Country Park. With the Isle of Wight College located on the outskirts of Newport, there is a good choice of schools close by at primary and secondary level including the Summerfield Primary School which is consistently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Frequent bus routes serve Staplers Road and all island bus services connect in Newport town centre linking to other major towns of the Island and intermediate villages. Being centrally located means you're never far from all the wonderful things that our beautiful island has to offer, including the beautiful West Wight with its unspoilt beaches and rugged coastline.
The accommodation is well arranged over three floors and comprises an entrance hall leading to a dining room, a family lounge, and a beautiful kitchen that creates access to a cloakroom. Continuing from the lounge is a conservatory overlooking the rear garden and a door which opens to a staircase leading to the first-floor landing, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. From the first floor landing, an additional staircase flows up to the second floor providing access to two further double bedrooms.
Welcome To Mimosa Cottage, 3A Staplers Road
Upon opening a blue gate sheltered by a fabulous display of wisteria, you are greeted by a private walled courtyard with flagstone paving and a fabulous brick wood-fired pizza oven. Providing a tranquil retreat and space to arrange outdoor seating, this flagstone courtyard enjoys an array of cottage planting featuring a mature hydrangea, a range of perennials, fragrant jasmine and climbing roses. The courtyard provides access to a log store and to the blue cottage entrance door with attractive glazed panelling.
Entrance Hall
Upon entering the front door you are greeted by a smart entrance hall with a cherrywood floor, a fresh neutral wall decor, and a window to the side aspect as well as a partially sloped, clear corrugated roof section allowing for plenty of natural light. Warmed by a radiator, this space continues to the left through a wide squared arch, creating access to the dining room and lounge. Light fittings include a picture strip light, a wall-mounted duo light shade and a ceiling light fixture. This space also has wall-mounted coat hooks and a high-positioned recessed cupboard neatly housing an electrical consumer unit which was replaced in 2012.
A wooden door on the right-hand side opens to the kitchen:
Kitchen (4.45m x 3.07m (14'07 x 10'01))
Enjoying two windows to the side aspect overlooking the courtyard, this well-presented kitchen creates characterful interest with its dark ceiling beams and a wonderful gas-fired Aga in navy blue. Providing a good combination of cupboards and drawers, a range of fitted wall and base cabinets in cream with long steel handles include an integrated electric oven with a gas hob and a cooker hood over providing an extractor fan and lighting. Complemented by a neutral stone-effect tile splashback, a wood-effect countertop allows for space and plumbing beneath for two appliances and there is space at the end of the units to position an American-style fridge-freezer. The countertop incorporates a white ceramic sink and drainer with a swan-neck mixer tap in chrome. Fitted with a durable wood-style vinyl floor, the room has a neutral wall decor featuring tongue and groove wood panelling on one wall and there is useful recessed wall shelving providing a space for decorative items and storage. A range of lighting includes a triple ceiling spotlight, an individual ceiling spotlight and three recessed spotlights located just above the windows. A wooden latch door provides access to a fabulous larder cupboard which continues to a ground floor cloakroom.
Cloakroom
This invaluable ground-floor cloakroom has a charming decor featuring a book-design wallpaper behind a dual flush w.c and a vintage-inspired tile splashback above a rectangular hand basin which is integrated within a dark grey storage cabinet. FItted with light grey floor tiles, this space includes cream wall-mounted cupboards as well as a mirrored cabinet providing ample space for storing products. A flush round ceiling light is also located here.
Dining Room (3.30m x 2.46m (10'10 x 8'01))
Through a timber-framed squared arch from the hallway, this spacious dining room continues with the cherrywood floor and has a window to the front aspect with a radiator beneath. A feature fireplace with a wood surround in cream creates a charming focal point and a delicate chandelier light fitting provides an elegant finish to the room. Additionally, two former doorways have been utilised to create recessed wall shelving.
Lounge (5.41m max x 5.08m max (17'09 max x 16'08 max))
Providing the ultimate welcoming hub for this family home, this spacious lounge exudes period charm with its dark timber ceiling beams and a handsome red brick inglenook fireplace housing a recently installed log burning stove, providing plenty of cosy heat. With a glazed door and a window to the conservatory at the rear of the property, this room enjoys plenty of natural light and the neutral wall decor is complemented by the cherrywood flooring. Fitted with two radiators, this room benefits from a built-in desk space neatly located beneath the staircase where the underside of the stairs has been cleverly adapted to provide shelving. Also located here is a television aerial connection, two matching wall lights with duo shades, and a traditional wood panel door providing access to the staircase.
Conservatory (4.50m x 2.54m (14'09 x 8'04))
Accessed via the lounge, the conservatory has a tiled floor and enjoys lovely views of the rear garden through white-framed glazing situated above a dwarf brick wall with a lean-to clear corrugated roof over. With glazed French doors opening to the rear garden, this space is finished with a papered feature wall in a range of blue and green hues providing a gentle contrast with an exposed whitewashed brick wall and grey painted walls.
First Floor Landing
Leading to the first floor landing, a turning staircase fitted with a cream carpet features a former doorway at the foot of the stairwell which has been transformed into a useful storage cupboard with shelving. The staircase has a cream-painted wooden spindle balustrade and features deep dark wood shelving as you approach the landing space. Lit by a ceiling light fixture, the first floor landing has cream-painted wooden panel doors leading to two double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Bedroom One (4.95m x 3.84m max (16'03 x 12'07 max))
Featuring a strip wood floor and a cast iron feature fireplace with a wooden surround in cream, this generous room benefits from two large built-in wardrobes with cream-painted doors and there is a decorative ceiling rose with a multi-pendant light shade providing an elegant finish. Warmed by two radiators and full of natural light, this neutrally decorated room also includes two windows to the rear aspect each featuring original air vents above and providing elevated views over Newport.
Bedroom Three (3.76m x 2.51m (12'04 x 8'03))
Decorated with fresh white walls and a cream carpet, this good-sized room enjoys a window to the front aspect with a radiator beneath and has a built-in wardrobe which houses a Vaillant gas fired boiler. A triple spotlight fitting on the ceiling is also located here.
Family Bathroom
This beautiful vintage-inspired bathroom features a marble-effect floor in a gloss finish and mid-height strip wood panelling in cream with a contrasting steel-grey painted wall above. Located beneath a window to the front aspect, a luxurious roll-top bath is freestanding on decorative claw feet and benefits from a tall swan-neck chrome mixer tap over complete with a handheld shower attachment. Attractive tiling in a decorative monochrome design features within a shower cubicle and behind a hand basin with a chrome mixer tap which is mounted upon a cream wooden cabinet topped with neutral tiling. Fully enclosed with clear-glass doors, the shower cubicle boasts a fabulous deluge shower head as well as a separate shower attachment fitted to the wall alongside coordinating water controls. Warmed by a radiator and underfloor heating, the room also includes a dual flush w.c, a wall-mounted mirrored cabinet and two circular flush ceiling lights.
Second Floor Landing
The cream carpet from the first floor continues to a further turning staircase which leads to the second-floor landing. With a window over the stairwell and a wall light shade fitting, this well lit space benefits from access to a large eaves storage area via a cream-painted wooden door which coordinates with two doors leading to the remaining double bedrooms.
Bedroom Two (4.14m max x 2.97m (13'07 max x 9'09))
Enjoying lovely views across the rooftops towards Chillerton Down, this converted attic bedroom boasts a duo dormer window to the rear aspect and has a radiator to keep the room cosy. With plenty of space to accommodate bedroom furniture, this double bedroom enjoys a neutral interior featuring a cream carpet and white painted walls which contrast beautifully with the dark ceiling beams. Benefiting from large built-in wardrobes with plenty of deep storage space, also located here is recessed shelving and two round flush light fittings.
Bedroom Four (3.23m x 3.23m (10'07 x 10'07))
With a sloped ceiling, this fourth bedroom is also a double size and features a window to the side aspect and a radiator to provide warmth. Fitted with an elegant chandelier light shade, this room has a blue feature wall providing a smart contrast with the beige carpet and white ceiling.
Rear Garden
The fully-enclosed rear garden is an absolute delight and provides a charming cottage-style setting with a range of seating areas and an array of well-established flowering plants featuring clematis, rose bushes, geraniums, cyclamen and many more. From the conservatory French doors, there is a circular paved terrace with a trickling water feature beneath a mature fern and a gravel area beyond has stepping stones that weave to a lawn area and past an old flagstone terrace which basks in the afternoon sunshine, perfect as a further seating spot. An ornamental flowering cherry tree sits on the edge of the lawn area and the flagstone pathway continues to the far end of the garden where there is a green-painted timber storage shed. The rear garden also benefits from a tap on the external wall of the conservatory.
Parking
The approach to the property is through a shared driveway which then splits into several parking areas for neighbouring properties. Mimosa Cottage benefits from a driveway for one vehicle, conveniently positioned directly in front of the entrance gate to the property.
Beautifully presented throughout, this captivating cottage is situated in the most convenient yet secluded location and offers a characterful, spacious family home providing flexible accommodation. An early viewing is highly recommended with the sole agents Susan Payne Property.
Additional Details
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: E
Services: Mains water and drainage, electricity, gas.
Agent Notes:
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.
Mimosa Cottage is an absolute hidden gem, perfectly situated to take advantage of the many amenities that Newport has to offer whilst enjoying a peaceful, and incredibly private position. Dating back to the 1830s, this historical whitewashed brick cottage was formerly used as servants quarters for the neighbouring property and is beautifully appointed throughout with the retention of many traditional features such as dark timber beams, handsome fireplaces, traditional wood panel doors and a flagstone courtyard. Extended over the years and arranged over three floors, the property boasts surprisingly spacious accommodation with its four double-sized bedrooms, a generous yet cosy lounge, as well as a dining room and a conservatory providing plenty of flexible space, perfect for a growing family. Over the past 20 years that current owners have lived here, this beautiful home has been lovingly cared for and within the last year, they have upgraded the cloakroom and family bathroom (complete with underfloor heating), and installed an impressive log burner within the handsome inglenook fireplace in the lounge. Outside there is a walled flagstone courtyard to the front providing a secluded sun trap in the mornings and a pretty rear garden provides an outdoor retreat with a lawn area and terrace seating spots amongst well-established planting. Additionally, Mimosa Cottage benefits from allocated off-road parking for one vehicle.
The property is just a short five-minute walk from Newport High Street which provides an array of shops and supermarkets, cafes, bars and restaurants, and a cinema. Just outside of the bustling town, a relaxing flat level walk all the way to Island Harbour can be enjoyed along the peaceful Medina Estuary which is a haven for plenty of local wildlife and plants, including wading birds such as the oystercatcher and redshank. Some of the island's top attractions are also located in Newport, including the multi-award-winning Monkey Haven, English Heritage's Carisbrooke Castle, and the popular Robin Hill Country Park. With the Isle of Wight College located on the outskirts of Newport, there is a good choice of schools close by at primary and secondary level including the Summerfield Primary School which is consistently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Frequent bus routes serve Staplers Road and all island bus services connect in Newport town centre linking to other major towns of the Island and intermediate villages. Being centrally located means you're never far from all the wonderful things that our beautiful island has to offer, including the beautiful West Wight with its unspoilt beaches and rugged coastline.
The accommodation is well arranged over three floors and comprises an entrance hall leading to a dining room, a family lounge, and a beautiful kitchen that creates access to a cloakroom. Continuing from the lounge is a conservatory overlooking the rear garden and a door which opens to a staircase leading to the first-floor landing, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. From the first floor landing, an additional staircase flows up to the second floor providing access to two further double bedrooms.
Welcome To Mimosa Cottage, 3A Staplers Road
Upon opening a blue gate sheltered by a fabulous display of wisteria, you are greeted by a private walled courtyard with flagstone paving and a fabulous brick wood-fired pizza oven. Providing a tranquil retreat and space to arrange outdoor seating, this flagstone courtyard enjoys an array of cottage planting featuring a mature hydrangea, a range of perennials, fragrant jasmine and climbing roses. The courtyard provides access to a log store and to the blue cottage entrance door with attractive glazed panelling.
Entrance Hall
Upon entering the front door you are greeted by a smart entrance hall with a cherrywood floor, a fresh neutral wall decor, and a window to the side aspect as well as a partially sloped, clear corrugated roof section allowing for plenty of natural light. Warmed by a radiator, this space continues to the left through a wide squared arch, creating access to the dining room and lounge. Light fittings include a picture strip light, a wall-mounted duo light shade and a ceiling light fixture. This space also has wall-mounted coat hooks and a high-positioned recessed cupboard neatly housing an electrical consumer unit which was replaced in 2012.
A wooden door on the right-hand side opens to the kitchen:
Kitchen (4.45m x 3.07m (14'07 x 10'01))
Enjoying two windows to the side aspect overlooking the courtyard, this well-presented kitchen creates characterful interest with its dark ceiling beams and a wonderful gas-fired Aga in navy blue. Providing a good combination of cupboards and drawers, a range of fitted wall and base cabinets in cream with long steel handles include an integrated electric oven with a gas hob and a cooker hood over providing an extractor fan and lighting. Complemented by a neutral stone-effect tile splashback, a wood-effect countertop allows for space and plumbing beneath for two appliances and there is space at the end of the units to position an American-style fridge-freezer. The countertop incorporates a white ceramic sink and drainer with a swan-neck mixer tap in chrome. Fitted with a durable wood-style vinyl floor, the room has a neutral wall decor featuring tongue and groove wood panelling on one wall and there is useful recessed wall shelving providing a space for decorative items and storage. A range of lighting includes a triple ceiling spotlight, an individual ceiling spotlight and three recessed spotlights located just above the windows. A wooden latch door provides access to a fabulous larder cupboard which continues to a ground floor cloakroom.
Cloakroom
This invaluable ground-floor cloakroom has a charming decor featuring a book-design wallpaper behind a dual flush w.c and a vintage-inspired tile splashback above a rectangular hand basin which is integrated within a dark grey storage cabinet. FItted with light grey floor tiles, this space includes cream wall-mounted cupboards as well as a mirrored cabinet providing ample space for storing products. A flush round ceiling light is also located here.
Dining Room (3.30m x 2.46m (10'10 x 8'01))
Through a timber-framed squared arch from the hallway, this spacious dining room continues with the cherrywood floor and has a window to the front aspect with a radiator beneath. A feature fireplace with a wood surround in cream creates a charming focal point and a delicate chandelier light fitting provides an elegant finish to the room. Additionally, two former doorways have been utilised to create recessed wall shelving.
Lounge (5.41m max x 5.08m max (17'09 max x 16'08 max))
Providing the ultimate welcoming hub for this family home, this spacious lounge exudes period charm with its dark timber ceiling beams and a handsome red brick inglenook fireplace housing a recently installed log burning stove, providing plenty of cosy heat. With a glazed door and a window to the conservatory at the rear of the property, this room enjoys plenty of natural light and the neutral wall decor is complemented by the cherrywood flooring. Fitted with two radiators, this room benefits from a built-in desk space neatly located beneath the staircase where the underside of the stairs has been cleverly adapted to provide shelving. Also located here is a television aerial connection, two matching wall lights with duo shades, and a traditional wood panel door providing access to the staircase.
Conservatory (4.50m x 2.54m (14'09 x 8'04))
Accessed via the lounge, the conservatory has a tiled floor and enjoys lovely views of the rear garden through white-framed glazing situated above a dwarf brick wall with a lean-to clear corrugated roof over. With glazed French doors opening to the rear garden, this space is finished with a papered feature wall in a range of blue and green hues providing a gentle contrast with an exposed whitewashed brick wall and grey painted walls.
First Floor Landing
Leading to the first floor landing, a turning staircase fitted with a cream carpet features a former doorway at the foot of the stairwell which has been transformed into a useful storage cupboard with shelving. The staircase has a cream-painted wooden spindle balustrade and features deep dark wood shelving as you approach the landing space. Lit by a ceiling light fixture, the first floor landing has cream-painted wooden panel doors leading to two double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Bedroom One (4.95m x 3.84m max (16'03 x 12'07 max))
Featuring a strip wood floor and a cast iron feature fireplace with a wooden surround in cream, this generous room benefits from two large built-in wardrobes with cream-painted doors and there is a decorative ceiling rose with a multi-pendant light shade providing an elegant finish. Warmed by two radiators and full of natural light, this neutrally decorated room also includes two windows to the rear aspect each featuring original air vents above and providing elevated views over Newport.
Bedroom Three (3.76m x 2.51m (12'04 x 8'03))
Decorated with fresh white walls and a cream carpet, this good-sized room enjoys a window to the front aspect with a radiator beneath and has a built-in wardrobe which houses a Vaillant gas fired boiler. A triple spotlight fitting on the ceiling is also located here.
Family Bathroom
This beautiful vintage-inspired bathroom features a marble-effect floor in a gloss finish and mid-height strip wood panelling in cream with a contrasting steel-grey painted wall above. Located beneath a window to the front aspect, a luxurious roll-top bath is freestanding on decorative claw feet and benefits from a tall swan-neck chrome mixer tap over complete with a handheld shower attachment. Attractive tiling in a decorative monochrome design features within a shower cubicle and behind a hand basin with a chrome mixer tap which is mounted upon a cream wooden cabinet topped with neutral tiling. Fully enclosed with clear-glass doors, the shower cubicle boasts a fabulous deluge shower head as well as a separate shower attachment fitted to the wall alongside coordinating water controls. Warmed by a radiator and underfloor heating, the room also includes a dual flush w.c, a wall-mounted mirrored cabinet and two circular flush ceiling lights.
Second Floor Landing
The cream carpet from the first floor continues to a further turning staircase which leads to the second-floor landing. With a window over the stairwell and a wall light shade fitting, this well lit space benefits from access to a large eaves storage area via a cream-painted wooden door which coordinates with two doors leading to the remaining double bedrooms.
Bedroom Two (4.14m max x 2.97m (13'07 max x 9'09))
Enjoying lovely views across the rooftops towards Chillerton Down, this converted attic bedroom boasts a duo dormer window to the rear aspect and has a radiator to keep the room cosy. With plenty of space to accommodate bedroom furniture, this double bedroom enjoys a neutral interior featuring a cream carpet and white painted walls which contrast beautifully with the dark ceiling beams. Benefiting from large built-in wardrobes with plenty of deep storage space, also located here is recessed shelving and two round flush light fittings.
Bedroom Four (3.23m x 3.23m (10'07 x 10'07))
With a sloped ceiling, this fourth bedroom is also a double size and features a window to the side aspect and a radiator to provide warmth. Fitted with an elegant chandelier light shade, this room has a blue feature wall providing a smart contrast with the beige carpet and white ceiling.
Rear Garden
The fully-enclosed rear garden is an absolute delight and provides a charming cottage-style setting with a range of seating areas and an array of well-established flowering plants featuring clematis, rose bushes, geraniums, cyclamen and many more. From the conservatory French doors, there is a circular paved terrace with a trickling water feature beneath a mature fern and a gravel area beyond has stepping stones that weave to a lawn area and past an old flagstone terrace which basks in the afternoon sunshine, perfect as a further seating spot. An ornamental flowering cherry tree sits on the edge of the lawn area and the flagstone pathway continues to the far end of the garden where there is a green-painted timber storage shed. The rear garden also benefits from a tap on the external wall of the conservatory.
Parking
The approach to the property is through a shared driveway which then splits into several parking areas for neighbouring properties. Mimosa Cottage benefits from a driveway for one vehicle, conveniently positioned directly in front of the entrance gate to the property.
Beautifully presented throughout, this captivating cottage is situated in the most convenient yet secluded location and offers a characterful, spacious family home providing flexible accommodation. An early viewing is highly recommended with the sole agents Susan Payne Property.
Additional Details
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: E
Services: Mains water and drainage, electricity, gas.
Agent Notes:
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.
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