Situated in an idyllic village location, this captivating old stone cottage boasts superb interior finishes and plenty of versatile space, and comes complete with a beautifully established rear garden with rural views beyond.

Nestled on the outskirts of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this characterful cottage dates back to around the late 18th to early 19th century and offers a fantastic opportunity for anyone seeking plenty of family living space with a rural lifestyle located on the doorstep. Much improved by the current owner, this stylish cottage offers peace of mind that plenty of upgrades have been recently undertaken, such as a refurbished kitchen-breakfast room complete with a new range cooker, a reconfigured utility room to offer a more practical, useable space, and beautiful redecorated interiors throughout. To ensure an energy-efficient home, other significant improvements to the property include the installation of a new LPG central heating system, internal insulation to most of the external walls and roof solar panels which greatly reduce electricity usage. Extended over the years, the accommodation within this generously proportioned cottage comprises a spacious entrance porch/sun lounge to the front of the property which leads to a hallway proceeding to a formal dining room, a kitchen-breakfast room, and a sitting room with a cosy multi-fuel stove. A charming sunroom is situated beyond the sitting room and connecting with the kitchen is the utility room, a ground floor cloakroom and a home office, providing a versatile space with lovely rear garden views. With a picturesque rural outlook from the rear, the first floor level offers a beautifully renovated shower room and four bedrooms, with the principal bedroom boasting an en-suite.

Outside offers a generous rear garden with those fabulous countryside views beyond and has been well-considered to offer multiple areas with an abundance of beautifully established planting, secluded seating spots and a vegetable plot at the end; perfect for those seeking a self-sufficient lifestyle. To the front of the property is a delightful gravelled garden with mature shrub beds and a driveway to the side leads to an attached garage which provides the added benefit of a large workshop.

Situated within this enviable rural village location, The Inch is very well-connected to surrounding rural footpaths and is just a short walk to the village which provides a well-stocked general store, a doctors surgery, a pharmacy, a primary school and a post office which incorporates a bar and restaurant. There are also two highly regarded village pubs - The White Lion and The historic Buddle Inn, favoured by smugglers in years gone by. The nearby Southern coastline of the island is truly spectacular, appealing to those who want to enjoy the surfing and paragliding on offer, as well as outstanding walking terrain from the historic St. Catherine's Lighthouse with the Buddle Inn providing a perfect spot for relaxing after exploring the rugged landscape. Located within a ten-minute drive from the property is the bustling seaside resort of Ventnor which provides a whole range of amenities including boutique shops, fine eateries and supermarkets. Ventnor is renowned for its unique microclimate, golden beach and bustling arts scene with the award-winning Ventnor Fringe Festival that takes place every summer and Ventnor Botanical Gardens which contains rare, subtropical plants and trees which thrive on this sunny south coast of the island.

Welcome To The Inch - Set in an elevated position from the road, a retaining old stone wall gives way to a driveway and a pretty front garden providing an approach to this appealing old stone cottage showcasing beautiful blue and white wisteria flowers during the warmer months. Bordered by mature shrubs and a fantastic holly tree, the front garden leads to a side gate and an attractive wood-effect composite front door.

Entrance Porch/ Sun Lounge - 4.17m x 1.98m (13'08 x 6'06) - Providing a wonderful space to relax and enjoy its sunny south-facing position, this spacious entrance room is bathed in plenty of natural light from windows to each side and the front. Finished with a dark tiled floor this room is warmed by an electric wall heater and has a pendant light fixture. An opaque glazed door opens to the hallway.

Hallway - extending to 3.68m (extending to 12'01) - This well-presented space enjoys a crisp white wall decor complemented by a warm neutral carpet which continues to a staircase with a white-painted wooden spindle balustrade and an under-stair storage area. Fitted with a wall light shade and a radiator, the hallway provides a series of half-glazed panel doors to each of the rooms and there is a cupboard which houses an electrical consumer unit.

Sitting Room - 5.28m x 4.06m (17'04 x 13'04) - Elegantly decorated with a neutral carpet and complementing papered feature wall, this spacious sitting room enjoys a cosy setting with its exposed wooden ceiling beams and a stone fireplace housing a charming multi-fuel stove. This room enjoys natural light from two windows to the front aspect and a set of French doors to the rear, opening to a sunroom. Fitted with a range of picture lights and wall light shades, this room also benefits from two radiators and a satellite connection.

Sunroom - 3.40m x 2.79m (11'02 x 9'02) - With a lean-to clear glazed roof, this lovely sunroom has sliding glazed doors to the patio courtyard and rear garden beyond. Fitted with a lantern-style wall light, the room is finished with a wood-effect vinyl floor and white-washed exposed brick walls. This space also provides access to the utility room and garage.

Dining Room - 4.19m x 3.56m max (13'09 x 11'08 max) - Dressed with a warm neutral decor featuring a delicately patterned neutral carpet and a coordinating papered feature wall, this room enjoys a charming stone fireplace with a flagstone hearth which is mounted with an electric log-effect stove. Two windows to the front aspect fill the room with natural light complemented by a multi-pendant light shade and three matching wall lights. A radiator is also located here.

Kitchen-Breakfast Room - 5.21m x 2.31m max (17'01 x 7'07 max) - Providing space to accommodate a dining set, this room is beautifully dressed with subtle dusky pink walls complemented by neutral floor tiling. Illuminated by recessed spotlights and a multi-spotlight fixture, this room is fitted with a range of modern base and wall cabinets in cream providing a combination of drawers and cupboards which feature accessible corner units. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher and a fridge. An electric range cooker with an induction Hob has been installed beneath a cooker hood. With cream splashback panelling, a wood-effect countertop is illuminated by under-cabinet lighting and incorporates a duo stainless steel sink with a swan neck mixer tap. With external windows to the rear and side aspect, an internal opaque-glazed window to the utility room has also been revealed, allowing for further natural light to flow into the space. Also located here is a radiator, a satellite connection and a multi-pane glazed door to the utility room.

Utility Room - 5.21m max x 2.97m max (17'01 max x 9'09 max) - This large, neutrally decorated room is fitted with grey stone-effect vinyl floor tiles and a range of countertops providing space beneath for appliances as well as plumbing connections for a washing machine. Complete with neutral splashback tiling, a range of neutral base and wall cabinets provide ample storage space, and a stainless steel sink and drainer is set within a wood-effect countertop. Providing plenty of natural light, there are windows to each side of the room, and two partially glazed doors - one giving access to the sunroom and the other giving side access to the rear and front gardens. Fitted with a radiator and two multi-spotlight fixtures, also located in this room is a recently installed Ideal boiler and a fabulous recessed pantry. A couple of steps up lead to a cloakroom and a study.

Cloakroom - Beautifully finished with light grey walls, this room continues with flooring from the utility room and enjoys natural light from an opaque glazed window to the side aspect. Benefiting from a radiator and a multi-spotlight fixture, this room provides a dual flush w.c. and a vanity hand basin with a stone-effect tile splashback. Also located here is a modern wall strip light and a handy shaver socket point.

Study - 3.28m max x 2.18m (10'09 max x 7'02) - Enjoying a triple aspect, this room is tucked away to the rear of the property, providing a peaceful home office space with a delightful outlook of the garden through a window to the rear elevation. With warm neutral interiors, this carpeted room also has a radiator and a multi-pendant light fixture plus two matching wall light shades.

First Floor Landing - Continuing with the carpet and wall decor from the staircase, this light and airy landing creates access to each of the four bedrooms and a shower room via traditional, white-painted wooden doors. This space is fitted with a radiator, a pendant light fixture and a loft hatch.

Principal Bedroom - 5.36m max x 3.38m (17'07 max x 11'01) - Enjoying fabulous rural views beyond the rear garden, this spacious bedroom boasts a dual aspect with two windows to the front and a window to the rear with a built-in dresser beneath. Fitted with a neutral carpet complemented by subtle light pink walls, this room benefits from an ample amount of built-in storage comprising three chest of drawers, a double wardrobe and full-height wardrobes spanning the majority of one wall. Fitted with two radiators and a multi-pendant light fixture, this bedroom also boasts an en-suite shower room.

En-Suite Shower Room - Fitted with a dark mosaic-effect vinyl floor and tiled walls in white, this room provides a dual flush w.c, a pedestal hand basin and a double-sized, clear-glazed shower cubicle with recently replaced chrome shower fixtures. Warmed by an electric heated towel rail, this space also benefits from round flush ceiling light and a strip wall light with a shaver socket, located above a wall-mounted mirror.

Bedroom Two - 3.73m x 3.43m (12'03 x 11'03) - Again, benefiting from built-in wardrobes and two chest of drawers, this second double bedroom is well-presented with a neutral, elegantly patterned carpet and a white wall decor. Enjoying a dual aspect with a window to the front and side, this naturally light room also has a pendant light fixture, a television aerial point and a radiator.

Bedroom Three - 2.64m max x 2.41m max (8'08 max x 7'11 max) - Finished with a light lilac wall decor and a contrasting carpet, this single-sized bedroom is warmed by an electric wall heater and has a built-in wardrobe with a mirrored door as well as a recessed over-stair cupboard. A pendant light fixture and a window to the front aspect are also located here.

Bedroom Four - 2.41m x 2.39m (7'11 x 7'10) - Fitted with a neutral carpet, this fourth bedroom also offers a single size and enjoys a window to the rear aspect with lovely rural views. Finished with a light blue wall decor, this bedroom also has an electric wall heater and a pendant light fixture.

Family Shower Room - Enjoying natural light from two opaque glazed windows to the rear aspect, this spacious shower room is beautifully presented with a dark grey laminate floor complemented by light grey painted walls. Benefitting from a chrome heated towel rail and a sleek white vertical radiator, this space provides dual flush w.c. and a vanity hand basin with a stone-effect tile splashback and an illuminated mirror above. Enclosed with clear glazed doors, a large corner shower cubicle is finished with a stylish marble-effect panel surround and chrome shower fixtures. A round flush ceiling light is also located here.

Rear Garden - To the rear of the property is a generous, fully enclosed garden which backs onto open fields and will certainly appeal to keen gardeners and those who enjoy nature. A paved courtyard offers a secluded area in which to sit and relax, and there is a charming old stone retaining wall giving way to a central set of steps to the gardens beyond with a lawn area and further paved seating areas amongst the cottage garden setting. As you meander through the garden there are a combination of plant borders and beds featuring an array of well-established planting such as a weeping birch tree, a rose garden, passion flowers and clematis, to name a few! Also accessed via two side pathways, the garden boasts a variety of fruit trees and a large vegetable plot at the end which has been very successful at growing a wide variety of produce. There is also a fantastic greenhouse, two wooden storage sheds to store your garden tools plus a wood store tucked away close to the house.

Driveway And Garage With Workshop - A driveway to the side of the property provides off-road parking for up to two vehicles and leads to an attached garage (18'09 x 10'07) with an up and over electric door. The garage has a door to the sunroom and a door into a large workshop (14'01 x 10'08) with lighting and power, plus windows to the side and rear.

Beautifully presented throughout, this irresistible cottage is situated in a highly desirable village location and offers a spacious home with a typical charming cottage feel, countryside views and a generous rear garden. An early viewing is highly recommended with the sole agents Susan Payne Property.

Additional Details - Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: E
Services: Mains Water and Drainage, Electricity, LPG Gas Central Heating.

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.