2 bedroom cottage for sale

A charming Grade II Listed detached two bedroom character cottage situated in the picturesque conservation area of Brighstone village with good parking and gardens.

This lovely cottage has been used both as a successful holiday let and, during previous ownerships, as a cosy and comfortable home. It has been well maintained as to a high standard, inside and out, with a balance between modern and character features, including original beams to most of the ceilings, fireplaces to the two reception rooms and charming fenestration together with plantation shutters fitted to the front windows. To the ground floor there are two reception room as well as a smart and stylish kitchen. A well-appointed bathroom completes the ground floor space. To the first floor are two good double bedrooms, both with vaulted ceilings. The property is heated by an oil-fired central heating system with the boiler (replaced in 2022) being neatly tucked away in an adjoining outbuilding. Outside, there are gardens to the front, side and rear of the cottage with ample space for parking, recreation and entertaining.

Location - The village of Brighstone is a popular area which is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and well serviced by local amenities including a general store with post office, cafe/bistro, family dining pub, hairdresser, community library, a primary school, two churches and a doctor’s surgery with dispensary. The village is within a mile of the Island’s south western coastline and accessible to several sandy beaches as well as an abundance of footpaths and bridleways providing access to miles of coastal and downland walks, making this cottage ideally suited as a permanent or second home/holiday retreat.

Entrance Porch - with attractive flagstone floor, arched entrance door and original paneled leading to:

Dining Room - 3.55m x 3.65m (11'7" x 11'11") - A welcoming space with an outlook to the front and featuring a cross beamed ceiling and a brick fireplace with a wood burning stove.

Sitting Room - 3.61m x 3.60m (11'10" x 11'9") - Another attractive reception room with an attractive tiled floor, feature brick fireplace and an outlook over the front garden.

Kitchen - 3.20m x 2.00m max (10'5" x 6'6" max) - A well appointed space with modern stylish cupboards, drawers and Corian work surfaces incorporating an inset sink unit as well as an integrated fridge with freezer compartment, a slimline dishwasher and an electric oven and hob with cooker hood over.

Bathroom - 1.80m x 1.95m (5'10" x 6'4") - with suite comprising WC, wash basin and bath with shower unit over.

First Floor -

Bedroom 1 - 3.80m x 3.75m (12'5" x 12'3") - A generous double bedroom with a feature vaulted ceiling incorporating exposed beams.

Bedroom 2 - 3.80m x 3.35m (12'5" x 10'11") - Another good double bedroom with similar vaulted ceiling and beams to Bedroom 1.

Outside - Weirside Cottage is set in pretty gardens to the front, side and rear and approached via a shared gravelled driveway providing convenient off- road parking for 2/3 cars. To the front is a lawned area with stocked flower/shrub borders and established trees and featuring an attractive stone wall to the road. A pathway leads to the front entrance and around the property to a sheltered area of garden to the rear which is laid to a paved patio terrace, ideal for entertaining and features an insulated garden chalet/summerhouse, 3.00m x 2.45m (10' 0? x 8' 0?), with power/light, water and plumbing for a washing machine. This provides both a useful laundry space, as well as a sheltered garden room. There is another larger area of lawn offering great space for recreation and further landscaping if required, with a wooden bin or log store/tool shed tucked away at the top of the garden. To the side of the main cottage there is also a useful store.

Council Tax Band - Currently not rated as the property is registered as a commercial holiday let.

Epc Rating - N/A as the property is a listed building.

Tenure - Freehold

Postcode - PO30 4DJ

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the selling agent Spence Willard.

IMPORTANT NOTICE 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Spence Willard in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ("information") as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Spence Willard nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice.