House For Sale £375,000
Nestled within a peaceful rural village, this charming period three-bedroom family home offers the new owners an exciting renovation project and boasts three reception rooms, a beautifully established garden and driveway parking for multiple vehicles.
Occupying a spacious plot, this desirable double fronted red brick cottage presents a wonderful opportunity for any purchaser to upgrade to their own specifications with the potential to extend the property if required (subject to gaining planning permission). Believed to date back to the 1890s, this charming farmhouse style cottage has been passed down through multiple generations of the same family and exhibits period character features throughout such as cast iron open fireplaces, deep skirting boards and traditional timber panel doors. With three versatile reception rooms, a large kitchen-breakfast room, three double-sized bedrooms and a substantial bathroom, this substantial home is perfect for a growing family looking for a quiet rural lifestyle with the convenience of the island’s county town just a ten-minute drive away. Additionally, the property enjoys a sizable, beautifully established garden to the front with plenty for a keen gardener to enjoy, and there is a small garden to the rear with lovely downland views beyond. The front garden also provides access to a workshop complete with an external cloakroom to the side elevation of the property and incorporates ample gated driveway parking providing an approach to this characterful property.
Situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Oakdene not only enjoys a peaceful, rural position but also benefits from being close to plenty of village amenities including a local primary school, a village hall, and the Chillerton and Gatcombe Club which is a popular social club offering many activities and events, including the fun Scarecrow Festival in May. The parish of Chillerton and Gatcombe has approximately 25 miles of peaceful countryside footpaths and bridleways with spectacular views and the property is also conveniently situated for the county town of Newport which is just under five miles away providing a range of popular shops, restaurants and a cinema. The beautiful West Wight with its unspoilt beaches and mainland ferry links to the mainland are all within easy reach of this convenient, central location.
The spacious accommodation comprises an entrance lobby which provides a staircase to the first floor and access to two reception rooms. On the left-hand side of the lobby is a sitting room which leads to a kitchen-breakfast room, whilst a living room on the right-hand side of the lobby leads to a dining room which also connects with the kitchen-breakfast room. Located on the first floor are three double bedrooms and a large family bathroom.
Welcome To Oakdene
Enclosed with a combination of wooden fencing and a low brick wall, a set of ornate metal double gates open to the long driveway and a spacious, well-maintained front garden which provides a delightful first impression as you approach the property with its vibrant display of spring planting. With its traditional red brick construction, Oakdene has an attractive symmetrical form with its distinct double frontage featuring a central entrance door with sash windows evenly arranged on either side.
Entrance Lobby
Sheltered by a porch canopy, a wooden front door opens to an entrance lobby which provides a staircase to the first floor and two wooden panel doors which open to the living room and sitting room. This carpeted space also includes an electrical consumer unit.
Sitting Room (3.86m x 3.73m max (12'08 x 12'03 max))
Fitted with neutral carpet, this room has a sash window to the front aspect and a chimney breast with a wooden white-painted surround houses a coal fireplace which has an integral back boiler that provides central heating for the home. Built-in storage features on each side of the chimney breast comprising a floor to ceiling airing cupboard and a base cupboard, and there is also access to a large under-stair cupboard. This room also includes a ceiling and wall light fixture, and a wooden panel door which opens to the kitchen-breakfast room.
Kitchen-Breakfast Room (5.56m x 3.00m (18'03 x 9'10))
Featuring a window to the rear aspect with views to Chillerton Down, this spacious room provides ample room to accommodate a dining set and has an open doorway providing access to a formal dining room. Fitted with a fluorescent strip ceiling light and a pendant light fixture, this room currently has a range of fitted base cabinets with a tiled splashback and a green countertop incorporating a stainless steel sink and drainer. The countertop also provides under-counter space with plumbing connections for a washing machine and dishwasher, and there is ample room to position other freestanding appliances. With a range of wall-mounted shelving, this neutrally decorated room also has a vinyl floor, a radiator, and an obscure glazed door to the side aspect providing access to the workshop.
Living Room (3.86m x 3.84m max (12'08 x 12'07 max))
Currently used as a bedroom, this room has a sash window to the front aspect and features a brick fireplace with a white-painted wooden surround and a tile hearth. Fitted with a neutral carpet, this space benefits from a built-in base cabinet on one side of the chimney breast and has a ceiling light fixture as well as a radiator. A wooden panel door opens to the dining room.
Dining Room (3.10m x 3.02m (10'02 x 9'11))
The neutral carpet continues into this room which is conveniently located next to the kitchen and has a window to the rear aspect with garden views and rural views beyond. This room also includes an electric heater and a fluorescent ceiling light fixture.
First Floor Landing
A wide carpeted staircase with wooden handrails leads to a first-floor landing area which enjoys a charming mezzanine over the stairwell with a sash window to the front aspect providing natural light. Fitted with a pendant light fixture, this space has a series of wooden panel doors leading to three bedrooms and a bathroom.
Bedroom One (3.86m max x 3.84m (12'08 max x 12'07))
Featuring a sash window to the front aspect, this spacious double bedroom is carpeted and is warmed by a radiator. Also located here is a ceiling light fixture and a charming cast iron fireplace with a white-painted wooden surround.
Bedroom Two (4.93m max x 3.12m (16'02 max x 10'03))
With a window to the rear aspect offering fabulous downland views, this room has a sloped ceiling and is fitted with a neutral carpet plus a ceiling light fixture. Warmed by a radiator, this double bedroom has a wood strip panel feature wall and an additional door providing alternative access to the landing.
Bedroom Three (3.86m x 3.73m max (12'08 x 12'03 max))
Neutrally decorated and fitted with a carpet, this double bedroom also features a sash window to the front aspect and a cast iron fireplace. Fitted with a ceiling light fixture, this room includes a ceiling fixture and a built-in cupboard which houses a cold water tank and a hot water cylinder. Also located here is a wood panel door which opens to the small mezzanine level above the stairwell.
Family Bathroom (3.89m x 3.12m (12'09 x 10'03))
This carpeted room enjoys an obscure glazed window to the rear aspect and offers a substantial space, perfect for creating a luxurious bathroom retreat. With a sloped ceiling, this room is currently fitted with a white suite comprising a low-level w.c, a pedestal hand basin with a tiled splashback and a panel bath complete with tile surround and a shower fixture from a mixer tap. Additionally, there is a separate shower cubicle with a tile surround which is fitted with an electric shower unit and a rainfall-effect showerhead fixture. This room also includes a strip-wood panel feature wall, a radiator and a ceiling light fitting.
Gardens
With lawn areas on either side of the driveway, the beautifully established front garden displays an abundance of vibrant blue forget-me-not planting, a range of trees featuring cherry and apple, as well as vegetable patches hosting raspberry and blackcurrant bushes. Fully enclosed with timber fencing, the front garden also features a paved seating terrace along the front elevation of the cottage and provides access to a workshop attached to the side elevation. The front garden also benefits from an external tap located next to a greenhouse.
Accessed via the workshop, to the rear of the property is a small garden area mostly laid to lawn with a paved pathway extending along the rear elevation of the cottage. With views to the neighbouring piece of land and rural landscape beyond, this space is enclosed with fencing and has a coal bunker.
Workshop
A workshop attached to the side of the property benefits from power points and lighting, and provides access to an external cloakroom with a high cistern w.c. With a window to the rear aspect, this handy space has a metal and glazed roof, a tap located on the external wall of the property, and a wooden door to the rear garden, plus a glazed door to the kitchen.
Parking
Incorporated into the front garden, a gated driveway provides off-road parking for multiple vehicles.
Requiring a refurbishment to unlock its full potential, Oakdene is situated in an idyllic rural location and is perfect for those looking to create a large family home in a beautiful period property. An early viewing is highly recommended with the sole agent Susan Payne Property.
Additional Details
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: D
Services: Mains water and drainage, electricity, solid fuel central heating
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.
Occupying a spacious plot, this desirable double fronted red brick cottage presents a wonderful opportunity for any purchaser to upgrade to their own specifications with the potential to extend the property if required (subject to gaining planning permission). Believed to date back to the 1890s, this charming farmhouse style cottage has been passed down through multiple generations of the same family and exhibits period character features throughout such as cast iron open fireplaces, deep skirting boards and traditional timber panel doors. With three versatile reception rooms, a large kitchen-breakfast room, three double-sized bedrooms and a substantial bathroom, this substantial home is perfect for a growing family looking for a quiet rural lifestyle with the convenience of the island’s county town just a ten-minute drive away. Additionally, the property enjoys a sizable, beautifully established garden to the front with plenty for a keen gardener to enjoy, and there is a small garden to the rear with lovely downland views beyond. The front garden also provides access to a workshop complete with an external cloakroom to the side elevation of the property and incorporates ample gated driveway parking providing an approach to this characterful property.
Situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Oakdene not only enjoys a peaceful, rural position but also benefits from being close to plenty of village amenities including a local primary school, a village hall, and the Chillerton and Gatcombe Club which is a popular social club offering many activities and events, including the fun Scarecrow Festival in May. The parish of Chillerton and Gatcombe has approximately 25 miles of peaceful countryside footpaths and bridleways with spectacular views and the property is also conveniently situated for the county town of Newport which is just under five miles away providing a range of popular shops, restaurants and a cinema. The beautiful West Wight with its unspoilt beaches and mainland ferry links to the mainland are all within easy reach of this convenient, central location.
The spacious accommodation comprises an entrance lobby which provides a staircase to the first floor and access to two reception rooms. On the left-hand side of the lobby is a sitting room which leads to a kitchen-breakfast room, whilst a living room on the right-hand side of the lobby leads to a dining room which also connects with the kitchen-breakfast room. Located on the first floor are three double bedrooms and a large family bathroom.
Welcome To Oakdene
Enclosed with a combination of wooden fencing and a low brick wall, a set of ornate metal double gates open to the long driveway and a spacious, well-maintained front garden which provides a delightful first impression as you approach the property with its vibrant display of spring planting. With its traditional red brick construction, Oakdene has an attractive symmetrical form with its distinct double frontage featuring a central entrance door with sash windows evenly arranged on either side.
Entrance Lobby
Sheltered by a porch canopy, a wooden front door opens to an entrance lobby which provides a staircase to the first floor and two wooden panel doors which open to the living room and sitting room. This carpeted space also includes an electrical consumer unit.
Sitting Room (3.86m x 3.73m max (12'08 x 12'03 max))
Fitted with neutral carpet, this room has a sash window to the front aspect and a chimney breast with a wooden white-painted surround houses a coal fireplace which has an integral back boiler that provides central heating for the home. Built-in storage features on each side of the chimney breast comprising a floor to ceiling airing cupboard and a base cupboard, and there is also access to a large under-stair cupboard. This room also includes a ceiling and wall light fixture, and a wooden panel door which opens to the kitchen-breakfast room.
Kitchen-Breakfast Room (5.56m x 3.00m (18'03 x 9'10))
Featuring a window to the rear aspect with views to Chillerton Down, this spacious room provides ample room to accommodate a dining set and has an open doorway providing access to a formal dining room. Fitted with a fluorescent strip ceiling light and a pendant light fixture, this room currently has a range of fitted base cabinets with a tiled splashback and a green countertop incorporating a stainless steel sink and drainer. The countertop also provides under-counter space with plumbing connections for a washing machine and dishwasher, and there is ample room to position other freestanding appliances. With a range of wall-mounted shelving, this neutrally decorated room also has a vinyl floor, a radiator, and an obscure glazed door to the side aspect providing access to the workshop.
Living Room (3.86m x 3.84m max (12'08 x 12'07 max))
Currently used as a bedroom, this room has a sash window to the front aspect and features a brick fireplace with a white-painted wooden surround and a tile hearth. Fitted with a neutral carpet, this space benefits from a built-in base cabinet on one side of the chimney breast and has a ceiling light fixture as well as a radiator. A wooden panel door opens to the dining room.
Dining Room (3.10m x 3.02m (10'02 x 9'11))
The neutral carpet continues into this room which is conveniently located next to the kitchen and has a window to the rear aspect with garden views and rural views beyond. This room also includes an electric heater and a fluorescent ceiling light fixture.
First Floor Landing
A wide carpeted staircase with wooden handrails leads to a first-floor landing area which enjoys a charming mezzanine over the stairwell with a sash window to the front aspect providing natural light. Fitted with a pendant light fixture, this space has a series of wooden panel doors leading to three bedrooms and a bathroom.
Bedroom One (3.86m max x 3.84m (12'08 max x 12'07))
Featuring a sash window to the front aspect, this spacious double bedroom is carpeted and is warmed by a radiator. Also located here is a ceiling light fixture and a charming cast iron fireplace with a white-painted wooden surround.
Bedroom Two (4.93m max x 3.12m (16'02 max x 10'03))
With a window to the rear aspect offering fabulous downland views, this room has a sloped ceiling and is fitted with a neutral carpet plus a ceiling light fixture. Warmed by a radiator, this double bedroom has a wood strip panel feature wall and an additional door providing alternative access to the landing.
Bedroom Three (3.86m x 3.73m max (12'08 x 12'03 max))
Neutrally decorated and fitted with a carpet, this double bedroom also features a sash window to the front aspect and a cast iron fireplace. Fitted with a ceiling light fixture, this room includes a ceiling fixture and a built-in cupboard which houses a cold water tank and a hot water cylinder. Also located here is a wood panel door which opens to the small mezzanine level above the stairwell.
Family Bathroom (3.89m x 3.12m (12'09 x 10'03))
This carpeted room enjoys an obscure glazed window to the rear aspect and offers a substantial space, perfect for creating a luxurious bathroom retreat. With a sloped ceiling, this room is currently fitted with a white suite comprising a low-level w.c, a pedestal hand basin with a tiled splashback and a panel bath complete with tile surround and a shower fixture from a mixer tap. Additionally, there is a separate shower cubicle with a tile surround which is fitted with an electric shower unit and a rainfall-effect showerhead fixture. This room also includes a strip-wood panel feature wall, a radiator and a ceiling light fitting.
Gardens
With lawn areas on either side of the driveway, the beautifully established front garden displays an abundance of vibrant blue forget-me-not planting, a range of trees featuring cherry and apple, as well as vegetable patches hosting raspberry and blackcurrant bushes. Fully enclosed with timber fencing, the front garden also features a paved seating terrace along the front elevation of the cottage and provides access to a workshop attached to the side elevation. The front garden also benefits from an external tap located next to a greenhouse.
Accessed via the workshop, to the rear of the property is a small garden area mostly laid to lawn with a paved pathway extending along the rear elevation of the cottage. With views to the neighbouring piece of land and rural landscape beyond, this space is enclosed with fencing and has a coal bunker.
Workshop
A workshop attached to the side of the property benefits from power points and lighting, and provides access to an external cloakroom with a high cistern w.c. With a window to the rear aspect, this handy space has a metal and glazed roof, a tap located on the external wall of the property, and a wooden door to the rear garden, plus a glazed door to the kitchen.
Parking
Incorporated into the front garden, a gated driveway provides off-road parking for multiple vehicles.
Requiring a refurbishment to unlock its full potential, Oakdene is situated in an idyllic rural location and is perfect for those looking to create a large family home in a beautiful period property. An early viewing is highly recommended with the sole agent Susan Payne Property.
Additional Details
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: D
Services: Mains water and drainage, electricity, solid fuel central heating
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.
