House For Sale £499,950
Seafields are delighted to market this charming RIVERSIDE RESIDENCE in the heart of this rural village. This is a TRUE GARDENER'S DREAM with hidden gardens and walkways opening up onto stunning river views. Just some of the historic features includes large wooden greenhouse and the original 2 storey Alverstone PUMP HOUSE crying out to be converted into a holiday let summer residence. This unique property offers a first floor sitting room with stunning views over the local area and access onto a ROOF GARDEN - a delightful area to unwind and relax.
The ground floor consists of an EXTENSIVE OPEN PLAN LIVING area incorporating the kitchen, dining and additional seating area, plus 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS with master ensuite shower, family bathroom and 2 wc's. The extensive driveway provides parking for numerous cars with separate GARAGE. Nestled within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Alverstone is a village 2 miles from the east coast of the Isle of Wight and close to Sandown. The original railway track - now a cycle path - runs through this rural village, giving easy access to both the coast and Newport town. Viewings are essential to appreciate the tranquil setting this property has to offer.
Porch: - Double glazed window to side. Tiled flooring. Internal window to kitchen. Obscured glazed door to:
Kitchen/Dining/Famly Room: - 6.73m x 6.35m max (22'1 x 20'10 max) - A superbly spacious L-shaped room (22'1 x 8'1 plus 20'10 x 13'0) with natural stone effect tiled flooring. This country style kitchen comprises excellent range of solid wood fronted cupboard and drawer units with contrasting work surfaces over and inset composite 1.5 bowl sink unit. Tiled splash backs. Integral appliances include electric eye-level double oven; 4 ring gas hob with stainless steel extractor hood over; fridge and freezer. Space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. Radiator. The dining area offers ample space for large dining table and chairs, as well as sofas. Double glazed leaded light windows x 2 to front. Obscured glazed door to:
Inner Hallway: - 5.51m x 0.91m (18'1 x 3'0) - Internal hallway with archway and stairs leading to first floor Sitting Room. Partially carpeted and part wood effect tiled flooring. Radiator. Doors to:
Bedroom 1: - 4.27m x 3.96m max (14'0 x 13'0 max) - Generous dual aspect double bedroom with double glazed windows to side and rear. A range of fitted wardrobes and drawers offer ample storage. Shower cubicle with glazed surround fitted with electric shower. Vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap, mirror and light above and storage below. Carpeted flooring. Radiator.
Bedroom 2: - 3.05m x 3.05m (10'0 x 10'0) - A third double bedroom with double glazed window to side. Wood effect tiled flooring. Radiator. Large built-in storage cupboard.
Bedroom 3: - 3.35m x 3.05m max (11'0 x 10'0 max) - Double bedroom with dual aspect double glazed leaded light windows to front and side. Continuation (from hall) of wood effect tiled flooring. Radiator.
Family Bath/Shower Room: - 2.77m x 1.78m (9'1 x 5'10) - Fully tiled bathroom comprising white suite of tile enclosed bath with mixer tap and shower handset; pedestal wash hand basin; low level w.c.; fully tiled shower cubicle. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Recessed down lighters.
Separate W.C.: - 2.44m x 0.64m (8'0 x 2'1) - White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c. Fully tiled walls and flooring. Skylight window. Double glazed door opening to rear garden.
First Floor: - Accessed by carpeted stairs from Inner Hallway:
Sitting Room: - 7.87m x 4.29m (25'10 x 14'1) - Occupying the entire first floor with vaulted ceiling and offering ample natural light (via double glazed windows to front and rear, plus 2 x sky light windows), there is a lovely rural outlook across the gardens and River Yar. This large and comfortable sitting room offers most impressive proportions with timber beams to ceiling and a large brick fireplace fitted with electric coal effect fire. Double glazed door opening to south facing roof terrace. Cupboard housing gas boiler. Radiators x 2. Loft access.
Roof Garden/Terrace: - 7.92m x 2.13m (26'0 x 7'0) - A large, very private south facing roof terrace with further views over the garden and River Yar. It provides the ideal spot for relaxing and dining al fresco! Door to eaves storage.
Gardens: - This delightful riverside home offers truly delightful mature gardens which really must be seen to be appreciated. Superbly tended over the years, there is an array of established trees, plants and shrubs plus patio, decked and lawned areas including a choice of seating areas to enjoy sunshine or shade. Backing onto the River Yar, there is also a pretty stream running through part of the garden with bridge over, plus an additional pond. Outside tap, power and light. One of the large decks leads to the Greenhouse and Pump Room.
Greenhouse: - 3.96m x 3.96m (13'0 x 13'0) - An attractive, well proportioned triple aspect greenhouse with large central raised flower bed. Door leading to the raised deck with River views.
Old Pump House: - 7.01m x 4.24m (23'0 x 13'11) - Steeped in history, this period 2 storey brick built outbuilding - originally in use as a pumping station for the village of Alverstone - includes the disused water pump on the lower level, with the upper level - lit by 2 pendant lights and benefiting from triple aspect windows and lovely views over the river and garden. Door opening out to the raised deck.
Parking & Garage: - To the front is a generous block paved driveway offering parking for up to 4 cars and leading to detached Garage with pitched roof, power and light.
Additional Information: - Tenure: Freehold; EPC Rating: D; Council Tax Band: E
Disclaimer: - Floor plan and measurements are approximate and not to scale. We have not tested any appliances or systems, and our description should not be taken as a guarantee that these are in working order. None of these statements contained in these details are to be relied upon as statements of fact.
The ground floor consists of an EXTENSIVE OPEN PLAN LIVING area incorporating the kitchen, dining and additional seating area, plus 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS with master ensuite shower, family bathroom and 2 wc's. The extensive driveway provides parking for numerous cars with separate GARAGE. Nestled within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Alverstone is a village 2 miles from the east coast of the Isle of Wight and close to Sandown. The original railway track - now a cycle path - runs through this rural village, giving easy access to both the coast and Newport town. Viewings are essential to appreciate the tranquil setting this property has to offer.
Porch: - Double glazed window to side. Tiled flooring. Internal window to kitchen. Obscured glazed door to:
Kitchen/Dining/Famly Room: - 6.73m x 6.35m max (22'1 x 20'10 max) - A superbly spacious L-shaped room (22'1 x 8'1 plus 20'10 x 13'0) with natural stone effect tiled flooring. This country style kitchen comprises excellent range of solid wood fronted cupboard and drawer units with contrasting work surfaces over and inset composite 1.5 bowl sink unit. Tiled splash backs. Integral appliances include electric eye-level double oven; 4 ring gas hob with stainless steel extractor hood over; fridge and freezer. Space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. Radiator. The dining area offers ample space for large dining table and chairs, as well as sofas. Double glazed leaded light windows x 2 to front. Obscured glazed door to:
Inner Hallway: - 5.51m x 0.91m (18'1 x 3'0) - Internal hallway with archway and stairs leading to first floor Sitting Room. Partially carpeted and part wood effect tiled flooring. Radiator. Doors to:
Bedroom 1: - 4.27m x 3.96m max (14'0 x 13'0 max) - Generous dual aspect double bedroom with double glazed windows to side and rear. A range of fitted wardrobes and drawers offer ample storage. Shower cubicle with glazed surround fitted with electric shower. Vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap, mirror and light above and storage below. Carpeted flooring. Radiator.
Bedroom 2: - 3.05m x 3.05m (10'0 x 10'0) - A third double bedroom with double glazed window to side. Wood effect tiled flooring. Radiator. Large built-in storage cupboard.
Bedroom 3: - 3.35m x 3.05m max (11'0 x 10'0 max) - Double bedroom with dual aspect double glazed leaded light windows to front and side. Continuation (from hall) of wood effect tiled flooring. Radiator.
Family Bath/Shower Room: - 2.77m x 1.78m (9'1 x 5'10) - Fully tiled bathroom comprising white suite of tile enclosed bath with mixer tap and shower handset; pedestal wash hand basin; low level w.c.; fully tiled shower cubicle. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Recessed down lighters.
Separate W.C.: - 2.44m x 0.64m (8'0 x 2'1) - White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c. Fully tiled walls and flooring. Skylight window. Double glazed door opening to rear garden.
First Floor: - Accessed by carpeted stairs from Inner Hallway:
Sitting Room: - 7.87m x 4.29m (25'10 x 14'1) - Occupying the entire first floor with vaulted ceiling and offering ample natural light (via double glazed windows to front and rear, plus 2 x sky light windows), there is a lovely rural outlook across the gardens and River Yar. This large and comfortable sitting room offers most impressive proportions with timber beams to ceiling and a large brick fireplace fitted with electric coal effect fire. Double glazed door opening to south facing roof terrace. Cupboard housing gas boiler. Radiators x 2. Loft access.
Roof Garden/Terrace: - 7.92m x 2.13m (26'0 x 7'0) - A large, very private south facing roof terrace with further views over the garden and River Yar. It provides the ideal spot for relaxing and dining al fresco! Door to eaves storage.
Gardens: - This delightful riverside home offers truly delightful mature gardens which really must be seen to be appreciated. Superbly tended over the years, there is an array of established trees, plants and shrubs plus patio, decked and lawned areas including a choice of seating areas to enjoy sunshine or shade. Backing onto the River Yar, there is also a pretty stream running through part of the garden with bridge over, plus an additional pond. Outside tap, power and light. One of the large decks leads to the Greenhouse and Pump Room.
Greenhouse: - 3.96m x 3.96m (13'0 x 13'0) - An attractive, well proportioned triple aspect greenhouse with large central raised flower bed. Door leading to the raised deck with River views.
Old Pump House: - 7.01m x 4.24m (23'0 x 13'11) - Steeped in history, this period 2 storey brick built outbuilding - originally in use as a pumping station for the village of Alverstone - includes the disused water pump on the lower level, with the upper level - lit by 2 pendant lights and benefiting from triple aspect windows and lovely views over the river and garden. Door opening out to the raised deck.
Parking & Garage: - To the front is a generous block paved driveway offering parking for up to 4 cars and leading to detached Garage with pitched roof, power and light.
Additional Information: - Tenure: Freehold; EPC Rating: D; Council Tax Band: E
Disclaimer: - Floor plan and measurements are approximate and not to scale. We have not tested any appliances or systems, and our description should not be taken as a guarantee that these are in working order. None of these statements contained in these details are to be relied upon as statements of fact.
