2 bedroom detached bungalow

The words ‘unique', ‘adorable' and ‘chocolate box' are often overused words to describe a thatched property but, as far as this property is concerned, they all apply. Surrounded by about three and a half acres of woodland and lawns this very special Grade II Listed property was designed by the famous Regency architect John Nash who built his own home on the island, East Cowes Castle. It was originally the lodge entrance to Westover House that was also designed by John Nash and once owned by Colonel Mouton-Barrett – a relative of the poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

With its partially circular exterior, arched thatched roof, stone walls with white brick window dressings, fascinating five-sided casement and leaded light windows and a brick chimneystack, not only does it have amazing kerb appeal but you could be forgiven for thinking you have walked into a fairy story. While the thatched well in the garden completes the picture.

A five-sided front door with a glass inset opens into the hall while a circular path leads to a secondary five-sided period door that goes directly into the charming light and bright, dual aspect lounge/dining room. The characterful curved kitchen, with its four windows providing plenty of natural light and a beam above the tiled fireplace, includes units housing a hob, oven, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge freezer. There is a spacious family bathroom and two double bedrooms including the main bedroom with fitted wardrobes.

Outside, the long drive provides off road parking while a spacious terrace is totally secure and ideal for children and pets as well as outdoor entertaining. There are also large lawn areas interspersed with shrub and hedge borders and a delightful summerhouse with lighting and electrics and a decked frontage. This is just the place to relax and enjoy the scenery that includes the woodland, pond and stream, which are a haven for wildlife including a variety of birds, ducks and red squirrels.

 
Please refer to the footnote regarding the services and appliances.

What the Owner says:
We bought the lodge about 11 years ago as our holiday cottage. Everyone who has stayed here has fallen in love with it and enjoy the surrounding grounds including being able to go for wonderful walks in the woods.
The village of Calbourne is delightful with a very supportive community and the friendly Sun Inn pub. There is also the annual duck race in Winkle Street, the only working mill on the island and the 9th century church as well as the Westover cricket team for anyone who enjoys the sound of leather on willow.
We are only a few miles from Newport, Yarmouth and Freshwater while nearby Brighstone has some charming individual shops and Shalfleet includes the Horse and Groom pub, an excellent village shop selling a range of local produce and a good primary school.
Freshwater includes Tesco's and other established shops as well as the Freshwater Bay Golf Club and the Freshwater Sports Club while Newport, as the island's county town, has a variety of high street stores and independent shops as well as wide selection of restaurants and bars. There is also a weekly street market and a farmers' market and a number of primary and secondary schools within the vicinity. As well as the ferry port and marina Yarmouth includes a 16th century castle, a Grade II listed pier that provides views across The Solent and a raft of restaurants, bars and individual shops. There is also nearby Tapnell Park and Fort Victoria Park.

Room sizes:

• Kitchen: 13'1 x 12'3 (3.99m x 3.74m)
• Lounge / Dining Room: 14'1 x 11'2 (4.30m x 3.41m)
• Inner Hallway
• Bathroom: 9'8 x 8'9 (2.95m x 2.67m)
• Bedroom 2: 10'5 x 8'10 (3.18m x 2.69m)

• Bedroom 1: 14'0 x 10'6 (4.27m x 3.20m)
• Extensive Driveway Parking
• Front Garden
• Rear Patio / Terrace
• 3.5 Acres including Copse

 
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