House For Sale £575,000
Offering an idyllic, semi-rural lifestyle, this spacious and beautifully presented three-bedroom detached chalet bungalow has been upgraded throughout and has the added benefit of a separate, one-bedroom annex.
Built in 1938, Strawberry Tree Cottage offers flexible accommodation and with a newly refurbished annex offers the opportunity to run a business from home. The property is set back in a good size plot and has well cared for wrap around gardens and parking for numerous vehicles. This stunning home has undergone extensive works by the current owners of five years, some of the works included are new roofs, rewiring, plumbing a new kitchen with a utility room added and a complete refurbishment to the annex. The accommodation has well-proportioned rooms and flows well, ideal for entertaining.
Nestled amongst idyllic rural landscapes, the hamlet of Winford enjoys a perfect balance of a peaceful environment and conveniences of the Island's principal town of Newport and Sandown which are only a short drive away. Sandown and Newport provide extensive amenities with a wide range of shops and supermarkets, pubs and restaurants and cultural activities. Winford is also positioned on the fringes of the quaint village of Newchurch which boasts one of the most highly regarded pubs on the Island, The Pointer Inn, which is known for its mouth-watering locally sourced food and a fantastic beer garden offering beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. The property enjoys plenty of rural walks and cycling routes nearby including the scenic Red Squirrel cycle path linking to Sandown and Newport, taking you through red squirrel inhabited woodland, farmland, estuaries, and a stretch of the Island's magnificent coastline. The Southern Vectis bus route 8 connects Winford with the towns of Newport, Sandown, Shanklin and Ryde, including intermediate villages.
The accommodation comprises a good size lounge, spacious inner hall, dining room, two bedrooms to the ground floor, an impressive kitchen leading into the expansive sunroom, a utility room, and a luxurious bathroom, completing the ground floor is a one-bedroom annex. To the first floor a large bedroom has plumbing should anyone wish to add an ensuite, and this room enjoys views over the front gardens. The gardens are mature and well maintained, with a sweeping gravel driveway to the front benefitting from plenty of parking, with a carport and a garage.
Welcome To Strawberry Tree Cottage - A covered tiled porch with a UPVC leaded light double-glazed stable door leads into the welcoming lounge.
Lounge - 6.238 x 3.649 - This spacious lounge has a large box bay window which allows plenty of natural light to flood in, here you can enjoy views over the front garden. This fabulous entertaining room benefits from a multi-fuel burner which takes pride of place with its oyster slate chimney breast and complementing large slate hearth. The deep wooden mantle completes this focal point beautifully. The decoration is light and neutral with a blending plush carpet. Also included in this room is a TV point, two radiators and a set of large, glazed doors that lead you into the inner hall.
Inner Hall - The inner hall is decorated in soft aqua and has high quality gloss laminate flooring.
The stairs lead off from here to the first floor and there is also a radiator, thermostat control and a smoke alarm. Under the stairs is a very useful storage cupboard. Doors lead off to the kitchen, the dining room and bedrooms one and two.
Kitchen - 4.316 x 2.726 - A fabulous modern kitchen that is seamless in appearance, with its sleek high gloss cupboards, expansive wooden work tops, and contemporary tiled splashbacks. For anyone wishing to entertain this really will tick every box as it flows through to the sunroom and garden offering an abundance of space and versatility to be creative with one's own choice of furniture. The high quality Amtico Spacia tiles which have the balance of a 25 year warranty, run throughout this large open plan area. The kitchen comprises of a combination of floor and wall mounted cupboards and soft close drawers, a composite sink in a contrasting colour has a mixer tap over, there is an integrated dishwasher and a cooker point, and a large stylish glass splashback. There is plenty of space for a large fridge/freezer. A stylish large upright radiator takes pride of place to one wall. There is plenty of worktop space and a useful open fronted shelving unit. Guarantees remain in place for appliances, and there is a smoke alarm. Views through to the garden can be enjoyed from any area in the kitchen and painted in sunny yellow, will brighten up your day.
Utility Room - 2.185 x 2.003 - Here we have a range of floor and wall mounted cupboards, with a contrasting black work top over and a useful rail. There is a stainless sink unit with a mixer tap and plenty of space for a large fridge/freezer, a tumble dryer and a washing machine. The splashbacks are pale blue and cream, with a chrome trim. A radiator heats this room, which is very light with the window facing to the side aspect.
Sunroom - 6.407 x 2.981 - This beautiful room is gloriously light throughout the year with its high-pitched glazed roof and splendid finials, it flows seamlessly from the kitchen, and is ideal for entertaining. In the summer months the large, glazed doors can be opened giving direct access on to the rear patio and into garden. The decoration follows the theme from the kitchen in sunny yellows. There are two electric panel heaters and a door leading to a useful large boot and coat cupboard which houses the Worcester boiler, this is serviced yearly and remains in its warranty period. The guarantee remains in place for the sunroom/conservatory.
Dining Room - 4.854 x 3.645 - The dining room is spacious and light, enhanced by the large box bay window which faces to the front aspect, this overlooks the front garden. The fresh decoration tones are complemented with a feature wall in contrasting colours. A sizeable ornate marble fire surround and hearth has an inset gas fire, additionally, there is a radiator. Again, the carpets are neutral, and a door leads into the annex.
Bedroom Two - 3.959 into alcove x 3.415 - This is an elegant room in warm tones and again is complemented with a neutral carpet. The chimney breast is also accented with gold and creams this highlights the fire surround and hearth. To the side of the chimney breast is some useful fitted shelving. The large window again makes this room very light. The room is warmed by a radiator.
Bedroom Three - 3.961 x 3.042 - Bedroom three is decorated in crisp fresh whites and looks out across the lovely rear gardens. Again, the carpet is neutral, there is a radiator and a picture rail.
Bathroom - A luxurious fully tiled white bathroom suite comes complete with a freestanding bath with dual shower attachments, a sleek contemporary vanity sink unit with drawers for accessories and a freestanding basin and mirror above. The walk-in shower cubicle is a good size and has dual shower fittings. The floor is tiled in neutral shades, there is a radiator, a heated towel rail, an extractor fan and a window for further ventilation.
First Floor -
Bedroom One - 5.875 max x 4.931 max - The master bedroom is beautifully bright with its large windows looking out over the front gardens. The room comprises of a radiator, and has a door to the useful under eaves storage area. Again, the decoration is in neutral shades complimenting the carpet. This room is cosy and has sloping ceilings which add character, a lovely private room tucked away nicely on the first floor. Plumbing is in situ for those wishing to add an ensuite.
Annex - Situated off the dining room or independently accessed from it's own front door, is this lovely one-bedroom annex named 'Beaches and Cream Cottage'. This delightful accommodation would make a lovely business if so desired or alternatively is fabulous additional accommodation in times of need. The annex is all electric and has its own fuse box.
Kitchen/Diner/Lounge - 4.627 max x 4.361 - This lovely cottage style accommodation comprises of a large open plan kitchen to lounge, there is a window to the front aspect and a door leads you to the side. With plenty of room for sofas and a dining room table and chairs. The room is warmed by an efficient electric flame effect fire.
The kitchen, which has a holiday feel has a good range of floor and wall mounted cupboards, the colour scheme is pale creams with complimenting splashbacks, with accent tiles of pale blue. There is a built in electric double oven, a hob with a concealed extractor and a stainless-steel sink unit with a mixer tap over. The wooden work tops compliment the style. This is a well-equipped kitchen/diner that has a hard-wearing laminate floor. A door leads to the shower room and there is a smoke alarm.
Shower Room - The fully tiled white suite comprises of a walk-in shower cubicle, a vanity sink unit with a mixer tap over and a low-level WC. There is a chrome heated towel rail and an extractor fan. The suite has a contemporary style tiled floor and a contrasting border to the tiled walls. The loft hatch can be found in here, it has a pull down ladder which provides access to a large attic space above the annex.
Bedroom - 2.801 x 2.629 - The crisp fresh decoration conjures up the holiday feel, with its pale blues and whites. This is a very bright room with its window facing to the front aspect, an electric heater makes this room very cosy and warm. A door leads to the open-plan living areas.
Outside - The gardens and patio areas are a complete delight, positioned beautifully to enjoy the sun all day long. There is a useful carport leading to the garage/workshop which is well equipped with a workbench, and shelving and benefits from power and light. A door from the garage leads to the garden. The driveway parking accommodates numerous cars, and the sweeping shingled gravel driveway is enhanced by the backdrop of mature trees and hedging. The front and rear gardens are mainly laid to lawn with borders to one side. Enclosed panel fencing in soft greens offers privacy. A gate to one side offers access and an outside light illuminates the pathway of an evening. The gardens are of a good size and enjoy a host of frequent birds visiting, overall, these are low-maintenance gardens, which can enjoy privacy and the peace and quiet of this popular location.
Additional Details - Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: E
Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage
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.
Built in 1938, Strawberry Tree Cottage offers flexible accommodation and with a newly refurbished annex offers the opportunity to run a business from home. The property is set back in a good size plot and has well cared for wrap around gardens and parking for numerous vehicles. This stunning home has undergone extensive works by the current owners of five years, some of the works included are new roofs, rewiring, plumbing a new kitchen with a utility room added and a complete refurbishment to the annex. The accommodation has well-proportioned rooms and flows well, ideal for entertaining.
Nestled amongst idyllic rural landscapes, the hamlet of Winford enjoys a perfect balance of a peaceful environment and conveniences of the Island's principal town of Newport and Sandown which are only a short drive away. Sandown and Newport provide extensive amenities with a wide range of shops and supermarkets, pubs and restaurants and cultural activities. Winford is also positioned on the fringes of the quaint village of Newchurch which boasts one of the most highly regarded pubs on the Island, The Pointer Inn, which is known for its mouth-watering locally sourced food and a fantastic beer garden offering beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. The property enjoys plenty of rural walks and cycling routes nearby including the scenic Red Squirrel cycle path linking to Sandown and Newport, taking you through red squirrel inhabited woodland, farmland, estuaries, and a stretch of the Island's magnificent coastline. The Southern Vectis bus route 8 connects Winford with the towns of Newport, Sandown, Shanklin and Ryde, including intermediate villages.
The accommodation comprises a good size lounge, spacious inner hall, dining room, two bedrooms to the ground floor, an impressive kitchen leading into the expansive sunroom, a utility room, and a luxurious bathroom, completing the ground floor is a one-bedroom annex. To the first floor a large bedroom has plumbing should anyone wish to add an ensuite, and this room enjoys views over the front gardens. The gardens are mature and well maintained, with a sweeping gravel driveway to the front benefitting from plenty of parking, with a carport and a garage.
Welcome To Strawberry Tree Cottage - A covered tiled porch with a UPVC leaded light double-glazed stable door leads into the welcoming lounge.
Lounge - 6.238 x 3.649 - This spacious lounge has a large box bay window which allows plenty of natural light to flood in, here you can enjoy views over the front garden. This fabulous entertaining room benefits from a multi-fuel burner which takes pride of place with its oyster slate chimney breast and complementing large slate hearth. The deep wooden mantle completes this focal point beautifully. The decoration is light and neutral with a blending plush carpet. Also included in this room is a TV point, two radiators and a set of large, glazed doors that lead you into the inner hall.
Inner Hall - The inner hall is decorated in soft aqua and has high quality gloss laminate flooring.
The stairs lead off from here to the first floor and there is also a radiator, thermostat control and a smoke alarm. Under the stairs is a very useful storage cupboard. Doors lead off to the kitchen, the dining room and bedrooms one and two.
Kitchen - 4.316 x 2.726 - A fabulous modern kitchen that is seamless in appearance, with its sleek high gloss cupboards, expansive wooden work tops, and contemporary tiled splashbacks. For anyone wishing to entertain this really will tick every box as it flows through to the sunroom and garden offering an abundance of space and versatility to be creative with one's own choice of furniture. The high quality Amtico Spacia tiles which have the balance of a 25 year warranty, run throughout this large open plan area. The kitchen comprises of a combination of floor and wall mounted cupboards and soft close drawers, a composite sink in a contrasting colour has a mixer tap over, there is an integrated dishwasher and a cooker point, and a large stylish glass splashback. There is plenty of space for a large fridge/freezer. A stylish large upright radiator takes pride of place to one wall. There is plenty of worktop space and a useful open fronted shelving unit. Guarantees remain in place for appliances, and there is a smoke alarm. Views through to the garden can be enjoyed from any area in the kitchen and painted in sunny yellow, will brighten up your day.
Utility Room - 2.185 x 2.003 - Here we have a range of floor and wall mounted cupboards, with a contrasting black work top over and a useful rail. There is a stainless sink unit with a mixer tap and plenty of space for a large fridge/freezer, a tumble dryer and a washing machine. The splashbacks are pale blue and cream, with a chrome trim. A radiator heats this room, which is very light with the window facing to the side aspect.
Sunroom - 6.407 x 2.981 - This beautiful room is gloriously light throughout the year with its high-pitched glazed roof and splendid finials, it flows seamlessly from the kitchen, and is ideal for entertaining. In the summer months the large, glazed doors can be opened giving direct access on to the rear patio and into garden. The decoration follows the theme from the kitchen in sunny yellows. There are two electric panel heaters and a door leading to a useful large boot and coat cupboard which houses the Worcester boiler, this is serviced yearly and remains in its warranty period. The guarantee remains in place for the sunroom/conservatory.
Dining Room - 4.854 x 3.645 - The dining room is spacious and light, enhanced by the large box bay window which faces to the front aspect, this overlooks the front garden. The fresh decoration tones are complemented with a feature wall in contrasting colours. A sizeable ornate marble fire surround and hearth has an inset gas fire, additionally, there is a radiator. Again, the carpets are neutral, and a door leads into the annex.
Bedroom Two - 3.959 into alcove x 3.415 - This is an elegant room in warm tones and again is complemented with a neutral carpet. The chimney breast is also accented with gold and creams this highlights the fire surround and hearth. To the side of the chimney breast is some useful fitted shelving. The large window again makes this room very light. The room is warmed by a radiator.
Bedroom Three - 3.961 x 3.042 - Bedroom three is decorated in crisp fresh whites and looks out across the lovely rear gardens. Again, the carpet is neutral, there is a radiator and a picture rail.
Bathroom - A luxurious fully tiled white bathroom suite comes complete with a freestanding bath with dual shower attachments, a sleek contemporary vanity sink unit with drawers for accessories and a freestanding basin and mirror above. The walk-in shower cubicle is a good size and has dual shower fittings. The floor is tiled in neutral shades, there is a radiator, a heated towel rail, an extractor fan and a window for further ventilation.
First Floor -
Bedroom One - 5.875 max x 4.931 max - The master bedroom is beautifully bright with its large windows looking out over the front gardens. The room comprises of a radiator, and has a door to the useful under eaves storage area. Again, the decoration is in neutral shades complimenting the carpet. This room is cosy and has sloping ceilings which add character, a lovely private room tucked away nicely on the first floor. Plumbing is in situ for those wishing to add an ensuite.
Annex - Situated off the dining room or independently accessed from it's own front door, is this lovely one-bedroom annex named 'Beaches and Cream Cottage'. This delightful accommodation would make a lovely business if so desired or alternatively is fabulous additional accommodation in times of need. The annex is all electric and has its own fuse box.
Kitchen/Diner/Lounge - 4.627 max x 4.361 - This lovely cottage style accommodation comprises of a large open plan kitchen to lounge, there is a window to the front aspect and a door leads you to the side. With plenty of room for sofas and a dining room table and chairs. The room is warmed by an efficient electric flame effect fire.
The kitchen, which has a holiday feel has a good range of floor and wall mounted cupboards, the colour scheme is pale creams with complimenting splashbacks, with accent tiles of pale blue. There is a built in electric double oven, a hob with a concealed extractor and a stainless-steel sink unit with a mixer tap over. The wooden work tops compliment the style. This is a well-equipped kitchen/diner that has a hard-wearing laminate floor. A door leads to the shower room and there is a smoke alarm.
Shower Room - The fully tiled white suite comprises of a walk-in shower cubicle, a vanity sink unit with a mixer tap over and a low-level WC. There is a chrome heated towel rail and an extractor fan. The suite has a contemporary style tiled floor and a contrasting border to the tiled walls. The loft hatch can be found in here, it has a pull down ladder which provides access to a large attic space above the annex.
Bedroom - 2.801 x 2.629 - The crisp fresh decoration conjures up the holiday feel, with its pale blues and whites. This is a very bright room with its window facing to the front aspect, an electric heater makes this room very cosy and warm. A door leads to the open-plan living areas.
Outside - The gardens and patio areas are a complete delight, positioned beautifully to enjoy the sun all day long. There is a useful carport leading to the garage/workshop which is well equipped with a workbench, and shelving and benefits from power and light. A door from the garage leads to the garden. The driveway parking accommodates numerous cars, and the sweeping shingled gravel driveway is enhanced by the backdrop of mature trees and hedging. The front and rear gardens are mainly laid to lawn with borders to one side. Enclosed panel fencing in soft greens offers privacy. A gate to one side offers access and an outside light illuminates the pathway of an evening. The gardens are of a good size and enjoy a host of frequent birds visiting, overall, these are low-maintenance gardens, which can enjoy privacy and the peace and quiet of this popular location.
Additional Details - Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: E
Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage
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.
