Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, this fabulous, detached bungalow benefits from four double bedrooms, two en-suite shower rooms, off road parking for three vehicles, and a large wrap around garden with outbuildings and raised vegetable beds.

Positioned in a gardeners paradise, on one third of an acre, this fabulous bungalow sits within a wildlife haven thriving with an abundance of local wildlife. The property has been occupied by the same family for 25 years and has been carefully maintained over the years. Part of the roof is currently being upgraded with ridge tiles being replaced and re-mortared plus there are plans to replace roof soffits, bargeboards and guttering in the coming months, which will come with a 10 year guarantee. Additionally, the property benefits from solar roof panels providing free electricity during sunshine hours and has also achieved an impressive rating of A in the EPC assessment, indicating that the property is a very energy efficient home. The garden hosts plenty of potential including a large shed adjoining with a brick-built annex which provides huge potential as a holiday let or could be converted into a home gym or creative studio. There is also a static caravan with a wooden clad exterior providing further potential to be transformed into accommodation. The many raised vegetable beds provide plenty of opportunity to be self-sufficient for those green fingered nature lovers who are keen to live a sustainable lifestyle and a separate section of enclosed garden at the rear of the shed provides a perfect area to keep chickens. Providing the potential to be modernised if required, the accommodation in the main house comprises of a large lounge-dining area with dual aspect windows, a spacious kitchen with plenty of storage space and a solid fuel Rayburn cooker. Four spacious bedrooms, one with a en-suite shower room and the other with a cloakroom, can also be found within the accommodation with a family bathroom plus a lean-to conservatory entrance.

Nestled away in a quiet cul-de-sac in the village of Blackwater, located just two miles from Newport town centre, this charming four-bedroom property is perfectly situated to get the most out of countryside walks but still close to Newport town and local supermarkets. Within a two-minute walk from the property is the Red Squirrel Trail which is a 32-mile-long cycle path through the heart of the Isle of Wight's countryside towards Sandown or Newport. Along the way there are a variety of cafes, nature reserves and riverside tracks with plenty of wildlife to enjoy. A frequent bus service by Southern Vectis serves this area providing access to Newport, Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor. Being located at the centre of the island means that the beautiful coastline is never too far away.

Mainland transport links are within easy reach with regular car ferry services from Fishbourne to Portsmouth and East Cowes to Southampton located under a 30-minute drive away from the property.

Welcome To 1 Sandy Close - At the front of the bungalow is a wildlife hotspot with long grass and wildflowers, enclosing a beautifully presented pond with goldfish, carp, a delightful waterfall feature and pretty water lilies gracing the surface. A concrete area, with the potential to be another driveway, presents itself to the front of the property and a concrete pathway leads to the front door on the conservatory.

Conservatory - extending to 5.69m (extending to 18'08) - As the main entrance to the property, this fantastic lean-to conservatory has a dwarf brick wall construction with a sloping, plastic, corrugated roof which is positioned to the side of the bungalow. This space enables you to get a full view of the front garden and there are traditional style white base and wall cabinets with a neutral speckled worktop, providing plenty of storage space. The floor is fitted with red ceramic tiles and there are two ceiling light fittings. Two steps lead up to the hallway.

Hallway - Through a partially glazed front door is the hallway. With a wood effect laminate floor spreading throughout this area, there is also a single radiator, a ceiling light, a loft hatch leading to a fully boarded and insulated loft space, and a large wall-mounted mirror. This space creates access to three double bedrooms, a family bathroom, a kitchen and a storage cupboard with the potential to fit a fridge freezer. A neutral wall colour palette and pine internal doors flow throughout the accommodation.

Kitchen - 4.34m x 3.99m (14'03 x 13'01) - Providing this room with a natural light is a large window to the rear aspect, overlooking the patio and garden space. Under the window is a large butler sink integrated within a wooden worktop with a chrome swan neck mixer tap and rustic wooden base cabinets. On the opposite side of this room are traditional style base cabinets with decorative metal handles plus an integrated electric oven and hob plus a stainless-steel cooker hood with integrated extractor fan and light. There is also a large cupboard on the worktop which provides extra storage and there is under-counter space with plumbing for a washing machine. This room also includes a cream tile wall surround, a fluorescent ceiling strip light and an extractor fan. To one side of the room is a solid fuel Rayburn in a traditional red shade and a cream door provides access to the lounge-diner.

Lounge-Diner - 7.42m x 4.11m max (24'04 x 13'06 max) - Hosting a beautiful log burner at the centre of the lounge area, mounted on a raised stone hearth, this beautiful naturally light room boasts a window to the front aspect, overlooking the front garden, and large sliding patio doors to the rear patio terrace. Stunning wooden floorboards flow through this space with the continuing neutral colour palette. A deep burgundy red-painted feature wall above the log burner continues into an alcove to the side which has built-in shelving. In the dining section of the room is a built-in shelf and space for a dining table. The room is heated with a large radiator and finished with decorative coving and a single pendant light with a ceiling rose.

Bedroom One With Cloakroom - 3.81m max x 3.58m (12'06 max x 11'09) - Continuing the pine doors and neutral colour wall palette, this double bedroom boasts a large window to the side aspect, overlooking the garden, plus a wall-length fitted Sharps wardrobe including shelving and hanging rails still within warranty. There are wooden floorboards spreading throughout this room with a large radiator under the window. The space also includes a built-in cupboard and a single pendant ceiling light.

Additionally, this room benefits from an adjoining w.c with a wooden floor and has an obscure window to the side aspect, a circular wall light, a dual flush w.c and a pedestal hand basin with a chrome mixer tap.

Bedroom Two - 3.96m max x 3.53m (13'00 max x 11'07) - This room can be found at the front of the bungalow accessed through the conservatory lean-to, through a partially glazed obscure glass wooden door. This fabulous double bedroom has an apex ceiling and an en-suite shower room. Providing a window to the front aspect, this room boasts a large, airy space with a handy mezzanine area with ladder access, perfect for a double bed. The wooden flooring continues in here with the neutral wall palette from the rest of the property. There are two pendant ceiling lights in this room, plus one wall light on the mezzanine level. A single radiator warms this space.

En-Suite Shower Room - With light wood flooring in here, this handy en-suite comprises of an obscure glass window to the side aspect, a vanity hand basin with a chrome mixer tap, a concealed cistern w.c plus a double shower cubicle with a glass sliding door and electric shower unit. Finished in classic white wall tiles with pretty pale blue tile detailing, the room also includes a single wall light and an extractor fan.

Bedroom Three - 3.99m x 2.97m (13'01 x 9'09) - Boasting a large sliding door to the rear aspect, providing access to the rear patio, this double bedroom continues the neutral wall dcor theme complete with a picture rail. A single pendant ceiling light is controlled by a dimmer switch and a single modern radiator provides warmth. The floor in this room comprises of white-painted boards.

Bedroom Four - 2.95m x 2.54m (9'08 x 8'04) - Another double bedroom featuring a window to the side aspect overlooking the garden, wooden floorboards and the benefit of a double fitted wardrobe still within warranty. This room also comprises of a single pendant ceiling light.

Bathroom - Featuring a large obscure glass window to the front aspect, this naturally light room comprises of a bathtub with a blue tongue and groove panel and a traditional style mixer tap complete with a shower attachment. There is also a low-level w.c and a pedestal hand basin with coordinating hot and cold taps. The wooden floorboards in here complement the neutral walls tiles which feature around the shower, hand basin and w.c. A single pendant ceiling light is also located here.

Garden - Creating a perfect wrap-around garden with a mixture of plants, trees and shrubs, vegetable patches and outbuildings, this beautiful wildlife haven presents endless opportunities to create a sustainable lifestyle, if desired. The several flower beds around the garden provide the space to create decorative borders and a safe haven for bugs, insects and bees. Part of the River Medina flows at the bottom of the plot introducing other wildlife into the garden such as grass snakes, beetles and toads which can also be found in the front garden by the pond. Wild birds frolic in the sky above the garden, occasionally landing in one of the various trees, and a clan of friendly badgers live not far away and visit the garden in twilight hours. At the rear of the house is a large patio terrace for those warm summer evenings to enjoy with the family, with steps leading up to the kitchen, bedroom and lounge-diner. At the side of the house is the opportunity to grow homegrown fruit and vegetables from the many raised vegetable patches and the greenhouse that this garden has to offer. This truly is a dream set up for any nature lover. Alliums, nasturtiums, sweet peas, hydrangeas, marigolds, snapdragons, a buddleia, an olive tree, five apple trees, three pear trees, a fig tree and many more plants and shrubs make up the beautiful borders and beds. The frequently serviced boiler can be found just outside the rear door to the kitchen, on the patio. Within the garden area is an annexe plus a timber-clad static caravan which can be used as additional accommodation, a studio, separate office or workshop. There is a separate, enclosed area of garden which is perfect for keeping chickens and contains a large shed providing even further potential to be utilised for multiple purposes.

Annexe - Providing the potential to be self-contained accommodation, this brick-built annexe with a slate pitched roof and double glazing hosts a living-dining section in the centre of the space with a shower room to one side and a loft space accessed via a wooden ladder. At the entrance to the annexe is a small alcove that has the potential to become a kitchenette that leads through to the main area in the annexe which features a beautiful log burner creating a cosy feel in this room. This area is lit by two pendant ceiling lights, there is a window to the front aspect and a glass door to the rear aspect to allow the natural light in. A fully boarded and insulated loft provides space for a double bed, plus a window to the rear and recessed spotlights. The shower room comprises of a shower cubicle with partially frosted glass panels plus an electric shower, a w.c, a pedestal hand basin with hot and cold taps plus an obscure window to the side aspect. The shower room also has a recessed ceiling light and a single ceiling light.

Static Caravan - Providing the potential for extra accommodation or multiuse space, this timber cladded static caravan comprises of three rooms including a kitchenette with and electricity, there are several windows around the caravan making this a naturally light space. This space has the potential for running water.

Parking - A concrete driveway provides off-road parking for three vehicles.

1 Sandy Close provides the perfect opportunity to live a sustainable lifestyle within this beautiful nature sanctuary with spacious accommodation and a thriving garden. An early viewing with the sole vendor Susan Payne Property is highly recommended.

Additional Details - Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: D
Services: Private drainage, mains water, electricity, oil central heating, solar panels.

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.