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House For Sale £775,000
Gate Lane, Freshwater PO40


Description
Presenting a rare opportunity to acquire a generous six-bedroom property with four washrooms, spacious living areas, a garden with a separate cabin, and driveway parking, all situated a stone’s throw away from the Bay.

Having been a loving family home for the past 18 years, this stunning property was built circa. 1874 and still exhibits many period features including fireplaces, wall mouldings, and some original wooden floorboards. The property has been well maintained and updated over the years with high specification finishes including marble worktops and countertops, woollen carpets, plus scaffold board flooring and wall panelling. The property boasts six double bedrooms, two with en-suites, arranged over three floors with most rooms providing a glimpse of the sea, Tennyson Downs or Freshwater marshes. The décor throughout the property is mostly neutral which has been paired with either white painted exposed floorboards or woollen carpets. Outside, the property offers a delightful, coastal inspired garden with grassed areas, a large decking area, multiple raised beds and mature trees, plus a secluded vegetable garden. The garden also benefits from a large cabin which could be used for multiple purposes such as a creative studio space or as guest accommodation. Driveway parking is also available at the front of the property.

Freshwater is the islands largest village on the Island and is situated in the West Wight with a spectacular bay, just across the road from the property. Famous for its geology and coastal rock formations, such as the well-known landmarks of ‘Stag’ and ‘Mermaid’ rocks, its beach is mostly pebbled but is also covered in chalk from the surrounding cliffs. Freshwater Bay and nearby Compton Bay provide the ideal conditions for activities such as surfing, swimming, paragliding, coasteering, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Gate House is nestled at the foot of the Tennyson Trail which stretches over miles of footpaths and bridleways, passing through ‘Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty’, perfect for tranquil walks, horse riding and mountain biking which stretch across the West Wight. The footpaths lead to Tennyson Down and to Alum Bay, home of the world-famous Needles, and towards Brook and Newport along the Tennyson Trail, in the opposite direction. The popular Dimbola Lodge, former home to a well-known Victorian photographer, offers a fantastic gallery and museum just a short stroll from the property. The village benefits from many established stores, a supermarket, an Edwardian picturesque church and its location, ideal for outdoor and water-based activities. A fantastic golf course also resides in the village of Freshwater offering a vast 18-hole course, one of the biggest on the island. Mainland travel links are a short 10-minute drive away to Yarmouth, enjoying a 45-minute ferry crossing to Lymington.

The accommodation comprises a large kitchen-breakfast room leading to the sitting room and the inner hallway which leads to the ground floor shower room, utility cupboard, and the stairs to the first-floor landing. The first floor makes way for two sizeable bedrooms with en-suites, a cosy office space, and the stairwell to the second-floor landing. From the landing on the second floor are four double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Welcome To Gate House

Tucked away on a small unnamed road off Gate Lane, this property occupies a secluded position set back from the lane and offers parking at the front. Bordered with privacy fencing, a gate opens into the garden and a gravel pathway with wooden steppingstones and mature trees over, leads onto the decking and to the front door.

Kitchen - Breakfast Room (5.66m x 4.32m (18'7 x 14'2))

Entering through a traditional style multipaned door opens into this fantastic kitchen breakfast room. Greeted with tall ceilings and a stunning custom kitchen, this spacious room is well suited for a social and busy family life with plenty of space for everyone. Beautifully sanded reclaimed teak base cabinets are matched with a marble worktop which houses an undermounted double ‘Butler’ sink and provides plenty of storage for all your culinary needs. A built-in pantry and a large Welsh dresser offer plenty of additional storage space. Undercounter space is available for a dishwasher plus there is space for a Rangemaster style cooker unit and end of counter space for an American style fridge freezer. The room also provides ample space for a large dining set, perfect for family get togethers, family meals, or dinner parties. Traditional style French doors to the side aspect provides access to the garden plus there is a large sash window to the front aspect enjoying views of the garden. The space is lit with three ceiling lights and is warmed by a radiator. The space offers access into the sitting room and to the inner hallway and it is finished with white painted floorboards and a neutral wall colour with some wooden wall panelling which can be found throughout the home.

Sitting Room (6.93m max x 4.50m max (22'9 max x 14'9 max))

Decorated in Farrow and Balls 'Setting Plaster', this beautiful family room offers ample space for large sofa suites and houses a large log burner creating the perfect combination for a cosy atmosphere on those chilly winter evenings. A large bay window to the front aspect fills the room with natural light whilst two ceiling lights illuminate the space, and two radiators warm the room. The white painted floorboards continue into this space from the kitchen-breakfast room plus the room features a gorgeous picture rail.

Inner Hallway

Continuing the flooring and décor into the hallway, this handy space offers built in storage enclosed with wooden cladded doors, and a large understairs cupboard provides space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer that is enclosed by louvre doors. Two ceiling lights illuminate the space and there is access to the ground floor shower room and the first floor from here.

Ground Floor Shower Room

This handy ground floor shower room comprises a dual flush w.c, a wall mounted hand basin, and a walk-in shower with Moroccan Tadelakt finish and a rainfall shower. An obscure glazed window to the side aspect allows natural light into the space and it is illuminated by a ceiling light. The space is finished with a chrome heated towel rail and rustic wood panelled cupboards concealing the gas boiler and hot water cylinder.

First Floor Landing

Offering plenty of space to store coats shoes and muddy boots at the bottom of the stairwell, a grey woollen carpet covers the stairs which lead to the landing. The white painted floorboards continue on the landing space which provides access to two generous bedrooms, both equipped with en-suites, a cosy office space, and the stairwell to the second floor. The space is lit by a ceiling light.

Office (1.63m x 1.35m (5'4 x 4'5))

Benefitting from a large sash window to the side aspect, this versatile room provides space for a desk as well as being enclosed by louvre doors. Alternatively, this area could be used for additional storage.

Bedroom One (7.04m max x 4.57m max (23'1 max x 15'0 max ))

Boasting a large bay window to the front aspect, with a glimpse of Freshwater Bay, this stunning room offers high ceilings and a feature fireplace with a white painted mantle. Neutrally decorated throughout, this room features white painted original floorboards and ample space for bedroom furniture with the added benefit of built in wardrobes and storage. The room is lit with a ceiling light and a radiator keeps the room cosy, plus there is access to an en-suite shower room.

En-Suite Shower Room

Finished with 'setting plaster' (Farrow & Ball), this room offers a vanity hand basin with a wooden counter and a hand basin located ontop, a dual flush w.c, and a walk-in shower with a partial partition wall plus a white tile surround can be found within the shower. The space is finished with a ceiling light, an extractor fan, marble countertops, and a shaver socket, and warmed by a chrome heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two (5.87m max x 4.55m max (19'03 max x 14'11 max ))

This generous bedroom benefits from a large sash window to the front aspect, enjoying plenty of natural light and views of the garden. This large room offers ample space for bedroom furniture as well as offering a triple built in wardrobe with storage solutions. The wall décor continues from the landing plus there is a black painted timber cladded wall which creates a stylish headboard for the bed. Two wall lights and a ceiling light illuminate this space and a radiator keeps the room cosy, plus there is a cast iron feature fireplace which adds character to the room. An en-suite bathroom is also accessed from this room.

En-Suite Bathroom

Continuing the flooring from the bedroom, this convenient en-suite comprises a bath with natural wood panelling and a white tile surround, a dual flush w.c, and a unit with a handbasin and rustic patterned splashback. The space is lit by a ceiling light and warmed by a chrome heated towel rail and the room is finished with setting plaster (Farrow & Ball) wall décor and grey painted wood panelling.

Second Floor Landing

The grey woollen carpeted stairwell up to the second-floor split level landing provides access to four additional double bedrooms and a bathroom. The flooring and décor continue from the first-floor landing and the space is naturally lit by a Velux window.

Bedroom Three (4.39m max x 4.32m max (14'5 max x 14'2 max ))

Benefitting from a second-floor position, the room enjoys a Velux window with views towards the Freshwater Marshes. The woollen carpets continue in this room along with the neutral décor, plus there is a rustic wood panelled feature wall. A feature fireplace adds character to the room plus there is ample space for bedroom furniture.

Bedroom Four (4.37m max x 4.32m max (14'4 max x 14'2 max))

Offering natural light through the double-glazed window to the side, this double bedroom offers two built in single beds, a feature fireplace, and ample space for bedroom furniture. Fully carpeted with grey woollen carpets, the space continues the wall décor and is enclosed by a ledge and brace door.

Bedroom Five (5.28m x 2.62m (17'4 x 8'7))

Warmed by a radiator, this double bedroom is naturally lit from a window to the rear aspect and offers built in storage within a chimney breast. Continuing the carpet from the other bedrooms, this room is also neutrally decorated and has a white painted wood panelled feature wall.

Bedroom Six (4.45m x 2.54m (14'7 x 8'4))

The smallest of the six bedrooms presents another double bedroom with a window to the rear aspect. A rustic wood panelled feature wall compliments the grey carpet and neutral wall décor plus a wood panelled door leads to storage in the eaves. The space is finished with a radiator.

Second Floor Bathroom

Featuring a traditional roll top bath, a dual flush w.c, and a traditional style hand basin, this handy second floor bathroom benefits from a Velux window with a glimpse of Tennyson Downs. A wall light illuminates this space, and the wooden floorboards continue from the landing. The walls are cladded with white painted wooden cladding providing continuity and the room is enclosed by folding French doors.

Garden

This charming garden offers a range of areas including a large, decked area at the front of the house. This space makes the perfect setting for intimate family barbeques or an al fresco dining party, surrounded by sleek modern fencing and a grassed lawn in front. The garden offers a range of raised beds and flower beds hosting a range of different plants and trees. A large gravel bed, reinforced with timber sleepers, has the opportunity to be relandscaped if desired, and presents mature olive trees as well as access to a handy shed. More mature olive trees and a few shrubs occupy the beds on the other side of the path which creates a delightful entrance to the property. Around the side of the property is a handy outdoor shower, perfect for rinsing off after a long day at the beach or washing those muddy paws after long walks in the countryside. To the side of the house is a fenced area which has been used as a vegetable garden. Two raised beds provide the perfect spot for vegetables and an additional raised bed is filled with small shrubs and herbs. The cabin can be accessed from this raised garden or via the driveway.

The Cabin

This fantastic cabin has been finished with a corrugated iron look which creates a chic, rustic appeal. The versatile space has brilliant potential to be used as a studio space, additional accommodation or multigenerational living, or it could be used as a holiday let business.

The space includes a dining room, two bedrooms, a shower room, and an open plan living space.

Cabin Sunroom (3.73m x 2.26m (12'3 x 7'5))

Currently set up as a dining area, this space is flooded with light from the clear glass ceiling and the windows to the side and front. Offering access into the cabin, this space is decorated with rustic patterned floor tiles and exposed wood panelled wall décor. An internal window from here allows light into the main area of the cabin plus there are two wall lights to illuminate the space. A multipaned door leads into a bedroom, and French doors open into the main living area.

Cabin Bedroom One (3.12m x 2.26m (10'3 x 7'5))

Continuing the floor from the sunroom, this double bedroom has a window to the side, two wall lights, and midway exposed wood panelling with a patterned wallpaper feature wall. A column radiator heats the space.

Cabin Open Plan Area (7.06m x 3.76m (23'2 x 12'4))

White painted wooden floorboards and matching wall panelling enhances the feeling of space with this full height vaulted ceiling. A Velux window fills the space with sunshine and two ceiling lights illuminate this space. At one end of the room is a series of navy units, one integrating an electric oven, an induction hob, and a stainless-steel sink and drainer. Two porthole style windows to the front and a window to the side fill this space with natural light plus the rustic style wood panelling continues on the walls. There is undercounter space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher plus the gas boiler is concealed within a cupboard in this space. A breakfast bar area provides additional seating for a quick snack and the space is warmed by two column radiators. There is overhead storage space offered above the shower room and the single bedroom.

Cabin Shower Room

This beautifully finished shower room continues the rustic chic with a large walk-in shower featuring a traditional style shower head and neutral corrugated style splash panels, white painted wood panelling, and a beautiful wooden unit integrating a copper effect hand basin. An obscure transom window to the side aspect allows natural light into the room whilst offering plenty of privacy. The room is finished with wall light and a chrome heated towel rail.

Cabin Bedroom Two (2.29m x 1.83m (7'6 x 6'0))

Offering additional accommodation within the cabin, this bunk area is fully cladded with white painted wooden cladding and offers a wall light. The space is enclosed by a curtain.

Parking

Gate House offers a gravel driveway at the front of the property with parking for three vehicles.

This fantastic property presents a rare and unique opportunity to acquire a generous family home within the special coastal location of Freshwater Bay. An early viewing with the sole agent, Susan Payne Property, is highly recommended.

Additional Details

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: Tbc
Services: Mains water and drainage, gas, electricity

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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