House For Sale £450,000
Occupying a spacious corner plot with delightful south-facing gardens, Rowborough Corner Cottage presents a rare opportunity to acquire an 18th century cottage with wonderful scope for renovation.
Enjoying picturesque views towards Culver Down, this charming stone cottage dates back to 1795 and is now being placed on the market for the first time in 65 years. Steeped in local history, Rowborough Corner Cottage was formerly part of the Nunwell Estate owned by the historic Oglander family until it was privately purchased by the current family through the estate in the 1960's. Extended over the years to adapt to a growing family, the property provides heaps of potential to renovate and create a dream family home which comes with the additional benefit of three, separate south-facing garden plots, providing a possible opportunity for development (subject to planning permission) or to simply be enjoyed as a spacious outdoor environment surrounded by nature. Brimming with charm, Rowborough Corner Cottage is filled with character with its traditional stone structure, a handsome handcrafted fireplace, traditional wall paneling, wooden parquet flooring, and exposed ceiling beams. The accommodation comprises a porch and an entrance lobby with a turning staircase ascending to the first floor, and two doors leading to a sitting room and a dining room. The sitting room connects directly with a sunroom, and beyond the dining room is a large kitchen with access to a ground floor wet room, and a rear door to the gardens and driveway. Located on the first floor, a landing leads to a large bathroom and three double-sized bedrooms with fabulous far-reaching rural views. Additionally, the gardens also host a range of outbuildings, providing further renovation potential and there is a garage with a driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles.
Perfectly positioned for the seaside town of Ryde, and the villages of Brading and St Helens, Rowborough Corner Cottage offers a convenient lifestyle, close to many enviable amenities, as well as an abundance of idyllic walking routes including the RSPB's Brading Marshes. Within short walking distance from the property is the island's highly regarded Oasis furniture store, plus a well-stocked farm shop tucked away next door offering a variety of freshly laid eggs, hand-picked fruit and vegetables, seasonal meats, and freshly caught crab and lobster! Just a few minutes drive from the property, the historic village of Brading is one of the oldest towns on the Island, with its famous iron bullring in the centre of the village, a village shop, and a good range of pubs and eateries as well as a local primary school. There is a train station located in the village which gives direct access to Ryde town providing mainland travel connections to Portsmouth, glorious sandy beaches, High Street amenities, and supermarkets including a Tesco Extra store located just a five-minute drive from the cottage. Within a five-minute drive from the property is the quintessential village of St Helens with a village green, a post office, a coffee shop, and some great places to eat with popular restaurants, and a traditional village pub. St Helens is also home to the National Trust site, St Helens Duver, where you can explore wildlife, sand dunes, beautiful beaches with a fabulous beachside café, coastal woodlands, and Bembridge Harbour beyond. Frequent Southern Vectis buses 2 and 3 serve Rowborough Corner heading towards Brading and Ryde, which provides access to wider transport links across the island.
Welcome To Rowborough Corner Cottage - Perched on a prominent corner position, this appealing stone cottage certainly catches the attention of passers-by and is surrounded by an old stone wall, low hedging plus fencing. A wrap-around garden area to the side and front of the property leads to the traditional porch entrance with a black, wooden panel front door. A driveway with a garage is accessed via Carpenters Road and provides rear access to the property via a partially glazed green door sheltered by a porch canopy.
Entrance Lobby - Upon entering the hall from a porch entrance, an entrance lobby features traditional wooden wall panelling which is very much a returning interior trend. This space is carpeted and also features a turning staircase to the first floor with a cupboard beneath, plus wooden panel doors to the sitting room and dining room.
Sitting Room - 4.45m x 4.22m (14'07 x 13'10) - Creating an impressive focal point, this spacious room enjoys a handsome fireplace with a beautiful, handcrafted timber surround and an ornate gas fire mounted upon a tiled hearth. Adding to the character features of the room is a decorative ceiling rose and a wooden parquet floor which continues to the adjoining sunroom via a set of glazed French doors. A radiator and a window to the front aspect are also located here.
Sunroom - 4.55m x 3.71m (14'11 x 12'02) - Continuing with the traditional theme of the home, this garden view sunroom has wooden ceiling beams, two wooden arch-topped bookshelves with matching light fittings, and mid-height wooden wall panelling with windows above. Warmed by a radiator, this room provides additional living space and has a UPVC glazed door to the patio and gardens beyond.
Dining Room - 2.84m x 2.51m (9'04 x 8'03) - Currently adapted to incorporate a sloped walk-through with a wooden spindle balustrade to the kitchen, this space enjoys a charming box bay window to the side aspect and has a radiator, plus a vinyl floor which continues to the kitchen. Connecting directly with the kitchen via a wide open doorway, this space would make an ideal dining room.
Kitchen - 5.77m max x 3.68m max (18'11 max x 12'01 max) - Full of natural light, the kitchen enjoys a triple aspect with a window to each side and rear aspect, in addition to the partially glazed door. The kitchen is fitted with a range of neutral base and wall cabinets providing a host of cupboards and drawers. With a cream tiled splashback, a neutral countertop incorporates a duo stainless steel sink and drainer and a gas hob with a cooker hood over. An integrated electric oven is positioned at eye level and there is under-counter space with plumbing connections for a dishwasher. Additionally, the room provides plumbing connections for a washing machine, a door to the wet room, and an open doorway to the dining room. Two ceiling strip lights and a radiator are also located here.
Shower Room - Continuing with the vinyl floor from the kitchen, this room has an accessible walk-in shower with an electric shower unit, mid-height folding screens, and a white tiled surround. A matching sanitaryware suite comprises a pedestal hand basin and a w.c. located beneath an opaque glazed window to the rear aspect. Warmed by a radiator, this room also includes an extractor fan and a round flush ceiling light.
First Floor Landing - A turning staircase from the entrance lobby leads to a first floor carpeted landing featuring exposed wooden ceiling and wall beams, and a spindle balustrade. With a radiator and a charming window to the front aspect at the top of the staircase, the landing widens through an open doorway where there are two full-height built-in cupboards, an additional radiator, and a window to the side aspect allowing for further natural light. This wide area of the landing could double up as a dressing area and has a door disguised as an additional cupboard which opens to a further section of the landing - providing access to bedroom one, a bathroom, and a recessed cupboard housing a water tank.
Bedroom Two - 4.37m x 2.39m (14'04 x 7'10) - Featuring lovely rural views beyond the gardens from a window to the side aspect, this carpeted double bedroom has a partially sloped ceiling with exposed beams, and is fitted with a radiator, plus two wall lights.
Bedroom Three - 4.37m x 2.13m (14'04 x 7'0) - Again, featuring a partially sloped ceiling with exposed beams and a window to the side aspect with far-reaching views, this bedroom could also accommodate a double bed and has a hand basin mounted upon a chrome stand. This carpeted room also includes a radiator and two wall lights.
Bedroom One - 3.91m x 3.58m (12'10 x 11'09) - Bathed in natural light, this spacious bedroom benefits from a dual aspect with two windows to the rear and a large window to the side offering far-reaching rural views beyond the gardens. This carpeted room is warmed by a radiator and includes a series of wall lights.
Bathroom - This spacious bathroom is fitted with a matching avocado green suite comprising a panel bath, a low-level w.c, and a pedestal hand basin with a mirror above. Additionally, there is a separate enclosed shower cubicle with a white tile surround. Fitted with a wall-mounted electric heater and a chrome heated towel rail, this carpeted bathroom also has a window to the side aspect, mid-height neutral wall tiling with a decorative border, and a round flush ceiling light.
Gardens - Boasting a sunny south-facing position, the sizeable gardens measure approximately 1430 square metres combined and provide a fantastic opportunity to establish your perfect outdoor retreat or potentially offer a great opportunity for future development (subject to planning permission). Offering a secluded oasis regularly visited by an abundance of local wildlife, the gardens offer a spacious outdoor environment, currently divided into three sections, mostly laid to lawn with a whole host of mature shrubs and boundary hedging. A raised hardstanding area wraps around from the rear to the side of the property leading to a delightful patio area outside of the sunroom and a range of outbuildings including a large timber cabin with an attached storage shed, a workshop connected to power and lighting, and a static caravan tucked away behind wooden fencing; all of which offer potential to be transformed into further practical spaces, if desired.
Parking - A driveway located to the rear of the property provides off-road parking for several vehicles and leads to a single-sized garage.
Conveniently located for many local amenities, Rowborough Corner Cottage is a charming yet spacious home providing enormous potential for the new owners to upgrade to their own specifications. An early viewing is highly recommended with the sole agent Susan Payne Property.
Additional Details - Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: E
Services: Mains water and private drainage, electricity, gas central heating.
Enjoying picturesque views towards Culver Down, this charming stone cottage dates back to 1795 and is now being placed on the market for the first time in 65 years. Steeped in local history, Rowborough Corner Cottage was formerly part of the Nunwell Estate owned by the historic Oglander family until it was privately purchased by the current family through the estate in the 1960's. Extended over the years to adapt to a growing family, the property provides heaps of potential to renovate and create a dream family home which comes with the additional benefit of three, separate south-facing garden plots, providing a possible opportunity for development (subject to planning permission) or to simply be enjoyed as a spacious outdoor environment surrounded by nature. Brimming with charm, Rowborough Corner Cottage is filled with character with its traditional stone structure, a handsome handcrafted fireplace, traditional wall paneling, wooden parquet flooring, and exposed ceiling beams. The accommodation comprises a porch and an entrance lobby with a turning staircase ascending to the first floor, and two doors leading to a sitting room and a dining room. The sitting room connects directly with a sunroom, and beyond the dining room is a large kitchen with access to a ground floor wet room, and a rear door to the gardens and driveway. Located on the first floor, a landing leads to a large bathroom and three double-sized bedrooms with fabulous far-reaching rural views. Additionally, the gardens also host a range of outbuildings, providing further renovation potential and there is a garage with a driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles.
Perfectly positioned for the seaside town of Ryde, and the villages of Brading and St Helens, Rowborough Corner Cottage offers a convenient lifestyle, close to many enviable amenities, as well as an abundance of idyllic walking routes including the RSPB's Brading Marshes. Within short walking distance from the property is the island's highly regarded Oasis furniture store, plus a well-stocked farm shop tucked away next door offering a variety of freshly laid eggs, hand-picked fruit and vegetables, seasonal meats, and freshly caught crab and lobster! Just a few minutes drive from the property, the historic village of Brading is one of the oldest towns on the Island, with its famous iron bullring in the centre of the village, a village shop, and a good range of pubs and eateries as well as a local primary school. There is a train station located in the village which gives direct access to Ryde town providing mainland travel connections to Portsmouth, glorious sandy beaches, High Street amenities, and supermarkets including a Tesco Extra store located just a five-minute drive from the cottage. Within a five-minute drive from the property is the quintessential village of St Helens with a village green, a post office, a coffee shop, and some great places to eat with popular restaurants, and a traditional village pub. St Helens is also home to the National Trust site, St Helens Duver, where you can explore wildlife, sand dunes, beautiful beaches with a fabulous beachside café, coastal woodlands, and Bembridge Harbour beyond. Frequent Southern Vectis buses 2 and 3 serve Rowborough Corner heading towards Brading and Ryde, which provides access to wider transport links across the island.
Welcome To Rowborough Corner Cottage - Perched on a prominent corner position, this appealing stone cottage certainly catches the attention of passers-by and is surrounded by an old stone wall, low hedging plus fencing. A wrap-around garden area to the side and front of the property leads to the traditional porch entrance with a black, wooden panel front door. A driveway with a garage is accessed via Carpenters Road and provides rear access to the property via a partially glazed green door sheltered by a porch canopy.
Entrance Lobby - Upon entering the hall from a porch entrance, an entrance lobby features traditional wooden wall panelling which is very much a returning interior trend. This space is carpeted and also features a turning staircase to the first floor with a cupboard beneath, plus wooden panel doors to the sitting room and dining room.
Sitting Room - 4.45m x 4.22m (14'07 x 13'10) - Creating an impressive focal point, this spacious room enjoys a handsome fireplace with a beautiful, handcrafted timber surround and an ornate gas fire mounted upon a tiled hearth. Adding to the character features of the room is a decorative ceiling rose and a wooden parquet floor which continues to the adjoining sunroom via a set of glazed French doors. A radiator and a window to the front aspect are also located here.
Sunroom - 4.55m x 3.71m (14'11 x 12'02) - Continuing with the traditional theme of the home, this garden view sunroom has wooden ceiling beams, two wooden arch-topped bookshelves with matching light fittings, and mid-height wooden wall panelling with windows above. Warmed by a radiator, this room provides additional living space and has a UPVC glazed door to the patio and gardens beyond.
Dining Room - 2.84m x 2.51m (9'04 x 8'03) - Currently adapted to incorporate a sloped walk-through with a wooden spindle balustrade to the kitchen, this space enjoys a charming box bay window to the side aspect and has a radiator, plus a vinyl floor which continues to the kitchen. Connecting directly with the kitchen via a wide open doorway, this space would make an ideal dining room.
Kitchen - 5.77m max x 3.68m max (18'11 max x 12'01 max) - Full of natural light, the kitchen enjoys a triple aspect with a window to each side and rear aspect, in addition to the partially glazed door. The kitchen is fitted with a range of neutral base and wall cabinets providing a host of cupboards and drawers. With a cream tiled splashback, a neutral countertop incorporates a duo stainless steel sink and drainer and a gas hob with a cooker hood over. An integrated electric oven is positioned at eye level and there is under-counter space with plumbing connections for a dishwasher. Additionally, the room provides plumbing connections for a washing machine, a door to the wet room, and an open doorway to the dining room. Two ceiling strip lights and a radiator are also located here.
Shower Room - Continuing with the vinyl floor from the kitchen, this room has an accessible walk-in shower with an electric shower unit, mid-height folding screens, and a white tiled surround. A matching sanitaryware suite comprises a pedestal hand basin and a w.c. located beneath an opaque glazed window to the rear aspect. Warmed by a radiator, this room also includes an extractor fan and a round flush ceiling light.
First Floor Landing - A turning staircase from the entrance lobby leads to a first floor carpeted landing featuring exposed wooden ceiling and wall beams, and a spindle balustrade. With a radiator and a charming window to the front aspect at the top of the staircase, the landing widens through an open doorway where there are two full-height built-in cupboards, an additional radiator, and a window to the side aspect allowing for further natural light. This wide area of the landing could double up as a dressing area and has a door disguised as an additional cupboard which opens to a further section of the landing - providing access to bedroom one, a bathroom, and a recessed cupboard housing a water tank.
Bedroom Two - 4.37m x 2.39m (14'04 x 7'10) - Featuring lovely rural views beyond the gardens from a window to the side aspect, this carpeted double bedroom has a partially sloped ceiling with exposed beams, and is fitted with a radiator, plus two wall lights.
Bedroom Three - 4.37m x 2.13m (14'04 x 7'0) - Again, featuring a partially sloped ceiling with exposed beams and a window to the side aspect with far-reaching views, this bedroom could also accommodate a double bed and has a hand basin mounted upon a chrome stand. This carpeted room also includes a radiator and two wall lights.
Bedroom One - 3.91m x 3.58m (12'10 x 11'09) - Bathed in natural light, this spacious bedroom benefits from a dual aspect with two windows to the rear and a large window to the side offering far-reaching rural views beyond the gardens. This carpeted room is warmed by a radiator and includes a series of wall lights.
Bathroom - This spacious bathroom is fitted with a matching avocado green suite comprising a panel bath, a low-level w.c, and a pedestal hand basin with a mirror above. Additionally, there is a separate enclosed shower cubicle with a white tile surround. Fitted with a wall-mounted electric heater and a chrome heated towel rail, this carpeted bathroom also has a window to the side aspect, mid-height neutral wall tiling with a decorative border, and a round flush ceiling light.
Gardens - Boasting a sunny south-facing position, the sizeable gardens measure approximately 1430 square metres combined and provide a fantastic opportunity to establish your perfect outdoor retreat or potentially offer a great opportunity for future development (subject to planning permission). Offering a secluded oasis regularly visited by an abundance of local wildlife, the gardens offer a spacious outdoor environment, currently divided into three sections, mostly laid to lawn with a whole host of mature shrubs and boundary hedging. A raised hardstanding area wraps around from the rear to the side of the property leading to a delightful patio area outside of the sunroom and a range of outbuildings including a large timber cabin with an attached storage shed, a workshop connected to power and lighting, and a static caravan tucked away behind wooden fencing; all of which offer potential to be transformed into further practical spaces, if desired.
Parking - A driveway located to the rear of the property provides off-road parking for several vehicles and leads to a single-sized garage.
Conveniently located for many local amenities, Rowborough Corner Cottage is a charming yet spacious home providing enormous potential for the new owners to upgrade to their own specifications. An early viewing is highly recommended with the sole agent Susan Payne Property.
Additional Details - Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: E
Services: Mains water and private drainage, electricity, gas central heating.
