House For Sale £300,000
Located in a desirable, rural village with fabulous countryside views, this characterful two-bedroom, semi-detached cottage comes complete with a generous rear garden and driveway parking.
This desirable 19th century red brick property is simply charming and offers traditional, well-arranged accommodation with appealing cottage features such as fireplaces, timber panel doors and skirting boards. Providing a modern day home, 1 Longford Cottages has a modernised kitchen with integrated appliances, and double glazed windows combined with a gas combination boiler to ensure a cosy home. The accommodation provides the benefit of two versatile reception rooms and there is a boot room to the rear providing an ideal storage area for outdoor attire and can also function as a utility space. The ground floor also accommodates the main family bathroom, whilst on the first floor there is a convenient cloakroom within a dressing room. Each of the bedrooms offers a good double size and fabulous, far-reaching rural views can be enjoyed from the primary bedroom.
Occupying a spacious plot, the property boasts a generous rear garden complete with a charming summer house and is wonderfully secluded and well established to create an appealing environment for local wildlife. Further sought-after features of this property include a driveway to the front offering off road parking for up to three vehicles and there is a boarded attic with a Velux window providing potential to convert into additional accommodation, if required (subject to planning permission).
As seen from the property, a spectacular countryside setting surrounds the village of Havenstreet which provides miles of rural footpaths and bridleways, where the demands of everyday life can be exchanged for fresh air, peace and tranquillity. The village offers good local amenities including a dairy, a community centre, a recreational park and The White Hart; a popular and traditional pub renowned for great food. The Isle of Wight Steam Railway is situated close by and offers visitors an opportunity to travel through some of the Island's most captivating countryside in the splendour of restored steam locomotive carriages. Located to the northeast of the Island, Havenstreet is very conveniently nestled midway between the principal towns of Newport and Ryde. Therefore, it has good connectivity with the many facilities and amenities offered in each town which include wonderful eateries, independent shops, beautiful sandy beaches, Island-wide and mainland travel links, cinemas and community theatres.
Welcome To 1 Longford Cottages
Edged with flowering shrubs, a resin driveway to the front and side elevation provides an approach to this attractive red brick cottage featuring mature climbing roses and yellow brick detailing framing the front windows. To the side elevation is a handy wooden dustbin store and a gate to the rear garden, and a charming lilac painted entrance door with glazed panels opens to the entrance lobby.
Entrance Lobby
Fitted with a dark carpet which continues to a staircase with wooden handrails, this space provides access to the sitting room and dining room via wooden panel doors. An electrical consumer unit is also located here.
Sitting Room (3.81m x 3.02m (12'06 x 9'11))
With a window to window to the front aspect, this room features a charming fireplace which previously had a log burner installed. Decorated with a neutral carpet and a green wall decor, this room also includes a radiator, a pendant light fixture and a telephone/internet point.
Dining Room (3.81m max x 3.48m (12'06 max x 11'05))
With a window to the side aspect, this room is finished with a wood-effect laminate floor and neutral wall decor including a red feature wall. Creating a characterful focal point, this room enjoys a fireplace with a tiled hearth mounted with a cast iron log burning stove, and there is also a radiator located in the room. Additionally, the dining room has access to an under-stair cupboard, a central heating thermostat and an open doorway to the kitchen.
Kitchen (3.56m x 2.87m (11'08 x 9'05))
Fitted with a neutral tiled floor, the kitchen has a range of modern wooden base and wall cabinets providing a combination of cupboards, drawers and larder-style cupboards with long brushed steel handles. With a coordinating upstand, a white countertop with a subtle sparkle finish incorporates a dark, 1.5 composite sink and drainer and there is under-counter space with plumbing connections to install a washing machine. Integrated appliances include a fridge and separate freezer, and a double gas oven with a four-ring hob beneath a black cooker hood. With a window to the side aspect, this room is neutrally decorated including papered feature walls with a green foliage print. Warmed by a radiator, this room also includes a Vaillant gas combination boiler, a multi spotlight bar on the ceiling, and a partially glazed door to the boot room.
Boot Room (2.26m x 1.35m max (7'05 x 4'05 max))
Located to the rear of the property, this space provides a handy area to store outdoor attire and can be accessed via the rear garden through a charming stable-style door. With a small window to the rear aspect, this space continues with the tiled floor from the kitchen and has a neutral wall decor including an elegant bird print wallpaper. Lit by two flush round ceiling lights, the boot room offers space to accommodate a laundry or kitchen appliance, and there is a wooden panel door opening to the bathroom.
Bathroom
With an obscure glazed window to the rear aspect, this bathroom is equipped with a low-level w.c, a pedestal hand basin and a panel bath with a chrome mixer tap incorporating a rainfall-effect showerhead fixture. The majority of the walls are finished with white tiles complemented by papered feature walls with a delicate bird-themed print. Lit by a flush round ceiling light, this room also includes a radiator with a chrome towel rail above and two wall-mounted mirrored cabinets.
First Floor
A carpeted staircase from the entrance lobby leads to a small first floor landing creating access to both of the double bedrooms via wooden panel doors. This space also has a loft hatch and a pendant light fitting.
Bedroom One (3.81m max x 3.05m (12'06 max x 10'0))
Featuring a window to the side aspect with glorious far-reaching views towards the nearby Firestone Copse, this double bedroom is fully carpeted and has two taupe-coloured feature walls. The space is warmed by a radiator and lit by a ceiling light, plus it provides access to a handy dressing room area with an adjoining cloakroom.
Dressing Room
Offering a handy space to store clothes and shoes, this room is decorated with a wood-effect laminate floor complemented by white wall décor and a novelty feature wall. Conveniently positioned within the wall, the room offers recessed shelving, creating a great storage solution and there is a small step up to the adjoining cloakroom via a partially opaque glazed door.
Cloakroom
Enjoying natural light from a Velux window to the rear aspect, this space is finished with neutral floor tiling which continues to the walls at mid-height with a novelty wallpaper above. This convenient first floor cloakroom provides a dual flush w.c. And pedestal hand basin with a wall ledge above, offering space to place products. Also located here is an eaves storage cupboard and a flush, round wall light fixture.
Bedroom Two (3.81m max x 3.05m (12'06 max x 10'0))
Situated at the front of the property, this room benefits from a large window to the front aspect as well as a chimney breast and a large over stairs cupboard, perfect for storage. Decorated in royal blue wall décor with a foliage patterned feature wall, this double bedroom has a radiator to keep the room cosy and a ceiling light to illuminate the space. The room is finished with a wood effect laminate floor.
Rear Garden
Accessed via a wooden gate from the driveway and the boot room at the rear of the property, this generous garden is mostly laid to lawn and is wonderfully secluded by mature hedging and trees, providing an absolute nature haven for local wildlife. A hardstanding area at the top of the garden by the access gate provides a raised plant bed plus a potting shed and continues to the rear elevation of the cottage where there is a wooden pergola woven with grape vines, creating a delightful, sheltered seating spot. As you meander through the garden there are flowering shrub beds with ornamental grasses, a small wildlife pond and a hedge archway that creates a walk-through to the middle section of the garden where there is a charming, duck-egg blue wooden summer house with a decked terrace providing a peaceful garden retreat. This area also has a brick-built barbeque structure and overlooks lovely rural views beyond a patch of wildflower planting. At the bottom of the garden the picturesque views to Firestone Copse are fully revealed across a neighbouring field and there are two wooden storage sheds as well as raised vegetable plant beds, perfect for those seeking a self-sufficient lifestyle.
Parking
A resin driveway to the front and side of the property provides off-road parking for up to three vehicles.
1 Longford Cottages offers an exciting opportunity to acquire a captivating 19th century cottage in a highly desirable village location surrounded by a beautiful countryside setting. An early viewing is highly recommended with the sole agents Susan Payne Property.
Additional Details
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Term: 1000 years from 6th July 1853
Council Tax Band: C
Services: Mains water and drainage, electricity, gas.
This desirable 19th century red brick property is simply charming and offers traditional, well-arranged accommodation with appealing cottage features such as fireplaces, timber panel doors and skirting boards. Providing a modern day home, 1 Longford Cottages has a modernised kitchen with integrated appliances, and double glazed windows combined with a gas combination boiler to ensure a cosy home. The accommodation provides the benefit of two versatile reception rooms and there is a boot room to the rear providing an ideal storage area for outdoor attire and can also function as a utility space. The ground floor also accommodates the main family bathroom, whilst on the first floor there is a convenient cloakroom within a dressing room. Each of the bedrooms offers a good double size and fabulous, far-reaching rural views can be enjoyed from the primary bedroom.
Occupying a spacious plot, the property boasts a generous rear garden complete with a charming summer house and is wonderfully secluded and well established to create an appealing environment for local wildlife. Further sought-after features of this property include a driveway to the front offering off road parking for up to three vehicles and there is a boarded attic with a Velux window providing potential to convert into additional accommodation, if required (subject to planning permission).
As seen from the property, a spectacular countryside setting surrounds the village of Havenstreet which provides miles of rural footpaths and bridleways, where the demands of everyday life can be exchanged for fresh air, peace and tranquillity. The village offers good local amenities including a dairy, a community centre, a recreational park and The White Hart; a popular and traditional pub renowned for great food. The Isle of Wight Steam Railway is situated close by and offers visitors an opportunity to travel through some of the Island's most captivating countryside in the splendour of restored steam locomotive carriages. Located to the northeast of the Island, Havenstreet is very conveniently nestled midway between the principal towns of Newport and Ryde. Therefore, it has good connectivity with the many facilities and amenities offered in each town which include wonderful eateries, independent shops, beautiful sandy beaches, Island-wide and mainland travel links, cinemas and community theatres.
Welcome To 1 Longford Cottages
Edged with flowering shrubs, a resin driveway to the front and side elevation provides an approach to this attractive red brick cottage featuring mature climbing roses and yellow brick detailing framing the front windows. To the side elevation is a handy wooden dustbin store and a gate to the rear garden, and a charming lilac painted entrance door with glazed panels opens to the entrance lobby.
Entrance Lobby
Fitted with a dark carpet which continues to a staircase with wooden handrails, this space provides access to the sitting room and dining room via wooden panel doors. An electrical consumer unit is also located here.
Sitting Room (3.81m x 3.02m (12'06 x 9'11))
With a window to window to the front aspect, this room features a charming fireplace which previously had a log burner installed. Decorated with a neutral carpet and a green wall decor, this room also includes a radiator, a pendant light fixture and a telephone/internet point.
Dining Room (3.81m max x 3.48m (12'06 max x 11'05))
With a window to the side aspect, this room is finished with a wood-effect laminate floor and neutral wall decor including a red feature wall. Creating a characterful focal point, this room enjoys a fireplace with a tiled hearth mounted with a cast iron log burning stove, and there is also a radiator located in the room. Additionally, the dining room has access to an under-stair cupboard, a central heating thermostat and an open doorway to the kitchen.
Kitchen (3.56m x 2.87m (11'08 x 9'05))
Fitted with a neutral tiled floor, the kitchen has a range of modern wooden base and wall cabinets providing a combination of cupboards, drawers and larder-style cupboards with long brushed steel handles. With a coordinating upstand, a white countertop with a subtle sparkle finish incorporates a dark, 1.5 composite sink and drainer and there is under-counter space with plumbing connections to install a washing machine. Integrated appliances include a fridge and separate freezer, and a double gas oven with a four-ring hob beneath a black cooker hood. With a window to the side aspect, this room is neutrally decorated including papered feature walls with a green foliage print. Warmed by a radiator, this room also includes a Vaillant gas combination boiler, a multi spotlight bar on the ceiling, and a partially glazed door to the boot room.
Boot Room (2.26m x 1.35m max (7'05 x 4'05 max))
Located to the rear of the property, this space provides a handy area to store outdoor attire and can be accessed via the rear garden through a charming stable-style door. With a small window to the rear aspect, this space continues with the tiled floor from the kitchen and has a neutral wall decor including an elegant bird print wallpaper. Lit by two flush round ceiling lights, the boot room offers space to accommodate a laundry or kitchen appliance, and there is a wooden panel door opening to the bathroom.
Bathroom
With an obscure glazed window to the rear aspect, this bathroom is equipped with a low-level w.c, a pedestal hand basin and a panel bath with a chrome mixer tap incorporating a rainfall-effect showerhead fixture. The majority of the walls are finished with white tiles complemented by papered feature walls with a delicate bird-themed print. Lit by a flush round ceiling light, this room also includes a radiator with a chrome towel rail above and two wall-mounted mirrored cabinets.
First Floor
A carpeted staircase from the entrance lobby leads to a small first floor landing creating access to both of the double bedrooms via wooden panel doors. This space also has a loft hatch and a pendant light fitting.
Bedroom One (3.81m max x 3.05m (12'06 max x 10'0))
Featuring a window to the side aspect with glorious far-reaching views towards the nearby Firestone Copse, this double bedroom is fully carpeted and has two taupe-coloured feature walls. The space is warmed by a radiator and lit by a ceiling light, plus it provides access to a handy dressing room area with an adjoining cloakroom.
Dressing Room
Offering a handy space to store clothes and shoes, this room is decorated with a wood-effect laminate floor complemented by white wall décor and a novelty feature wall. Conveniently positioned within the wall, the room offers recessed shelving, creating a great storage solution and there is a small step up to the adjoining cloakroom via a partially opaque glazed door.
Cloakroom
Enjoying natural light from a Velux window to the rear aspect, this space is finished with neutral floor tiling which continues to the walls at mid-height with a novelty wallpaper above. This convenient first floor cloakroom provides a dual flush w.c. And pedestal hand basin with a wall ledge above, offering space to place products. Also located here is an eaves storage cupboard and a flush, round wall light fixture.
Bedroom Two (3.81m max x 3.05m (12'06 max x 10'0))
Situated at the front of the property, this room benefits from a large window to the front aspect as well as a chimney breast and a large over stairs cupboard, perfect for storage. Decorated in royal blue wall décor with a foliage patterned feature wall, this double bedroom has a radiator to keep the room cosy and a ceiling light to illuminate the space. The room is finished with a wood effect laminate floor.
Rear Garden
Accessed via a wooden gate from the driveway and the boot room at the rear of the property, this generous garden is mostly laid to lawn and is wonderfully secluded by mature hedging and trees, providing an absolute nature haven for local wildlife. A hardstanding area at the top of the garden by the access gate provides a raised plant bed plus a potting shed and continues to the rear elevation of the cottage where there is a wooden pergola woven with grape vines, creating a delightful, sheltered seating spot. As you meander through the garden there are flowering shrub beds with ornamental grasses, a small wildlife pond and a hedge archway that creates a walk-through to the middle section of the garden where there is a charming, duck-egg blue wooden summer house with a decked terrace providing a peaceful garden retreat. This area also has a brick-built barbeque structure and overlooks lovely rural views beyond a patch of wildflower planting. At the bottom of the garden the picturesque views to Firestone Copse are fully revealed across a neighbouring field and there are two wooden storage sheds as well as raised vegetable plant beds, perfect for those seeking a self-sufficient lifestyle.
Parking
A resin driveway to the front and side of the property provides off-road parking for up to three vehicles.
1 Longford Cottages offers an exciting opportunity to acquire a captivating 19th century cottage in a highly desirable village location surrounded by a beautiful countryside setting. An early viewing is highly recommended with the sole agents Susan Payne Property.
Additional Details
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Term: 1000 years from 6th July 1853
Council Tax Band: C
Services: Mains water and drainage, electricity, gas.
