3 bedroom barn conversion

The original barn dates back to 1700 and now the Grade II Listed dwelling has been comprehensively rebuilt and modernised in 1994 where it was the winner of the Isle of Wight Society for Conservation award due to its excellent craftsmanship, design and re-use of original materials. The barn now provides a wonderful family home in a stunning location with views of surrounding countryside including Knighton Downs to the rear and there are some of the best walking routes available directly from the property with the Bembridge Trail easily accessible. There are three double bedrooms and open plan living space in addition to a large brick-built garage complete with dovecote over. The gardens are beautifully landscaped gardens and very private. The property provides an ideal home or holiday home / holiday let investment property for which its idyllic setting and character will be exceedingly popular.

The property is located in the small hamlet of Knighton situated in the midst of attractive rolling downland designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are excellent walks directly accessible from the property throughout the surrounding countryside. There is easy access to sailing at Seaview and Bembridge; Ryde School (about 4 ½ miles); Newport town centre (about 5 miles). Also convenient are mainland ferry links from both Ryde and Fishbourne (about 5 miles) and East Cowes (about 8 miles) 

Accommodation  

Ground Floor  

Entrance
Timber door approached over flagstone flooring and centred in a glazed and stone wall elevation. The ground floor comprises of a large open plan space with dining area to one end and sitting room to the other with timber windows offering views over the garden and countryside beyond. This characterful space has oak wood floors and exposed stonework walls.  

Kitchen/Utility Room
A light space with a range of shaker style under-counter storage units incorporating a 1.5 bowl ceramic sink with mixer tap over and space and plumbing for a cooker, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine. Floor-mounted electric boiler. The fascinating stone wall was carefully re-laid from the original barn and upon the stones you can still read notes carefully etched currently believed to have been soldiers recovering on the island after WWII and any visitors that have left their mark in time since.  

Shower Room
With tiled floors and walls incorporating vanity unit wash basin, heated towel rail and W.C.  

Bathroom
An attractive suite with tiled floors and walls to mid height with panelled bath, vanity unit wash basin, heated towel rail and W.C.  

First Floor
Stairs rise to a galleried landing and walkway elevated above the open plan living space accessing all three double bedrooms which are generous in size, with exposed beamed ceilings and plenty of light provided by Velux windows also achieving Downland views.  

Outside
The gardens surrounding the barn are delightful with lawn space bordered by planted beds and wild grown shrubs with an apple tree and glorious cherry with white blossom in the centre. At the front the barn is bordered by a picket fence with a large driveway and turning space and parking for several cars in front of the brick-built garage with twin barn doors and pitch roof giving plenty of storage above and a dovecot is currently occupied and forms the front apportionment of the roof. There are stunning views of surrounding downland and countryside beyond the fence and a garden store is hidden to the rear.  

Services
Mains electricity and water. There is no gas at the property and heating is provided by an immersion tank and delivered via radiators. Private drainage is via a septic tank located below the front lawn which was converted and updated in September 2021 with a Mantair septic tank system and soak away.  

Tenure
The property is offered Freehold 

Postcode
PO36 ONT 

Viewings
All viewings will be strictly by prior arrangement with the sole selling agents: 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.