DESCRIPTION A spectacular coastal home, recently modernised to a high specification, in a secluded position enjoying magnificent Solent Views. The property comprises a 6500 square foot house, set over four floors including a potential annexe, extensive and grounds including a woodland area with views over the Solent, in all, extending to 5.68 acres (2.29ha). 

SITUATION Situated on one of the most sought after and secluded areas of the Island, Greenwood enjoys superb coastal views across The Solent, towards the New Forest National Park. The property is less than a 10-minute drive to the Island Ferry Terminals linking Yarmouth to Lymington.

Greenwood is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and on the edge of an ancient woodland. It is only a short walk to the National Trust managed Newtown Nature Reserve – perfect for sailing, swimming and bird watching. The historic harbour town of Yarmouth with an array of yachting and harbour facilities (with a mainland ferry link) a 10-minute drive to the west and the principal town of Newport is around a 15 minute drive to the east. Shalfleet Village shop is the nearest convenience store – the village also has a well-regarded village school, two pubs and a church.

The Isle of Wight is celebrated as an international yachting and sailing venue, with the annual Cowes Week Regatta in August attracting competitors from all over the world. A full range of yacht and sailing clubs provide a social hub. There are nearby golf courses including Westridge, St Georges & Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club. Ryde School with Upper Chine is the main independent (HMC) School on the Island, offering co-education from pre-school to sixth form on a daily, full or weekly boarding basis. Many Island children commute to mainland schools such as Portsmouth Grammar, St Edward's and Hordle Walhampton Prep and there are good feeder links to conveniently located public schools such as Winchester College and
St Swithuns' in Winchester, Bryanston, Canford, and the Sherborne schools in Dorset and Malborough College in Wiltshire. The Island is blessed with a number of boutique hotels and restaurants, including The George in Yarmouth, The Royal in Ventnor; The Hut, Colwell Bay and Forrester's Hall, Cowes and The Smoking Lobster, Cowes. 

HISTORY Constructed in 1993, Greenwood has recently undergone major improvement. The house now enjoys underfloor heating to all bathrooms and kitchen, spotlights throughout, double glazing with aluminium windows and doors (with 10 year warranty), new UPVC soffits, gutters and fascia's, timber, glass and steel staircase, Hive System, new central heating system with aluminium slimline radiators in each room (including the annexe) and Arlo CCTV system. Greenwood's neighbour is the iconic 'Campeillo' – a neo gothic folly constructed directly to the East (although can't be seen from the house), which sailors on the Solent often use as an important landmark. 

GROUND FLOOR The main entrance welcomes you into the impressive hall leading to the open plan kitchen, with high specification features including a four-oven oil-fired Aga, Quooker tap, recently installed low height Howdens kitchen units, all finished with white stone worktops. The ground floor is designed to create spacious and comfortable family accommodation enhanced by the open plan structure. To the north of the ground floor, you will find the dining room and lounge. The dining room is filled with plenty of natural light, perfect for entertaining with access to the large alfresco terrace area via French doors. Equally the spacious lounge, with wood-burning stove features two French doors onto the alfresco terrace. A large garden room leads from the kitchen, offering a relaxing space with delightful views across the garden and grounds. The garden room has planning permission granted under ref 22/00115/HOU for demolition of the existing garden room for a
proposed additional accommodation/conservatory. 

FIRST FLOOR The first floor showcases three double bedrooms, all including ROCA modern style en suite shower-rooms and one with a dressing room. All three bedrooms are generous sized with views overlooking the grounds and Solent. On the first floor there is also a useful utility-room and large landing with two seating areas. 

SECOND FLOOR The second floor is arranged as an open planned office and bedroom area including an en suite shower room. This floor enjoys views over the Solent via the three balconies. This floor could be a master suite, if required. 

LOWER GROUND FLOOR On the lower ground floor (which is self-contained from the principal house), there are several useful rooms, all of which have been improved throughout the vendors ownership. The lower ground floor extends to some 2460 sq. ft, including a potential annexe area. The lower ground floor includes a large garage area with concrete floor, two bay garage which currently houses the 2500 litre oil tank, plant room with new boiler, water pump, electric and plumbing paraphernalia, and a historic bank vault door. The potential annexe area could include a bathroom, lounge, bedroom, kitchen, and store area. There is a separate machinery/garden store. 

GARDENS AND GROUNDS Greenwood is set within grounds of around 5.68 acres (2.29 ha) creating a parkland setting with two sweeping drives to the house. The woodland area extends to 1-acre, there is a pond, lawns, and a network of pretty paths around the property. This is all complimented by a porch/bar area perfect for evening entertaining. 

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS  

METHOD OF SALE Greenwood is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole. 

TENURE Freehold. 

COUNCIL TAX Band G 

EPC D 

ACCESS The access to Greenwood is along a privately owned lane (Seaview Road) owned by a third party. The Vendors contribute £70/annum for the upkeep and maintenance to the freeholder. 

PLANNING Planning permission was granted under 22/00115/HOU in 2022 for proposed single storey rear extension to create additional living accommodation. Further details can be made from the selling agents. 

SERVICES Greenwood and the annexe are served by mains water and electric. Private drainage via a Septic tank. The AGA is heated via oil. 

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LOCAL AUTHORITY Isle of Wight Council 

POSTCODE PO41 0XU 

PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been checked and computed by BCM and the Purchaser (s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. Any error or miss-statement shall not annul a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof. 

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS BCM will supply a list of requests, identifying clearly which items are included within the sale, which are excluded, and which may be available by separate negotiation. This list is the sole arbiter of this regardless of whether items are referred to or photographed within these particulars. 

VIEWINGS Viewings strictly by appointment with BCM. 

SELLING AGENT BCM, Isle of Wight office, Red Barn, Cheeks Farm, Merstone Lane, Merstone, Isle of Wight,
PO30 3DE