You could be forgiven for thinking you might catch a glimpse of Red Riding Hood or Hansel and Gretel when you first see the outside of this elaborate Grade II Listed Gothic style lodge. With its unique Elizabethan style chimneypots, ornamental fretted barge boards, eclectic framing with criss-cross decorated and entwined monogram and rosettes, fascinating patterned brickwork with red banding and surrounded by woodland and half hidden by trees, it has all the external hallmarks of a fairytale cottage. Originally built in 1864 on Queen Victoria's Osborne Estate, to control the gates to the Osborne and Barton Estates' boundary drive, it still retains a plaque bearing the Royal Coat of Arms.

The lodge is situated in 2.8 acres of gardens and woodland and it includes a large driveway to the side of the property which provides plenty of off road parking. There are two dual aspect reception rooms with log burning stoves including one with a pine clad ceiling that can also be found in the fitted kitchen with its stand-alone appliances. A downstairs cloakroom and a very useful attached storage shed are also available, while on the first floor there is a family bathroom and two dual aspect double bedrooms.

The gardens are a real ‘jewel in the crown' of this unique property with three green houses and a 60ft polytunnel as well as lawned areas, fruit cages and fruit trees including two fig trees and a plethora of other mature trees with a pathway leading to the woodland, so is ideal for anyone who wants to ‘grow your own.' Also, with a number of outbuildings available including a self-contained caravan with a wood burning stove, garage and workshop, it may be possible to create additional residential accommodation subject to the appropriate planning permissions.

What the Owner says:
We have lived here for the past 42 years and have always enjoyed the peace and quiet, the uniqueness of our home and the large garden. Although we are fairly secluded without near neighbours Wootton Bridge and Wootton village are only about a mile away. These friendly communities include local shops, a millpond, St Edmund's church that dates from the 11th century and the 150 year old Sloop Inn as well as the station and the Fernhill Icehouse, which is all that remains of the Fernhill estate that was destroyed by fire in 1938. There is also the Lakeside Hotel and Spa and a farm shop and café nearby as well as Wootton Creek, which is a haven for sailors. The excellent Ryde School with Upper Chine independent school is also not far away.

We are just over two miles to Fishbourne for the ferry to Portsmouth and Ryde is not far away. It is a delightful seaside resort with a vast range of independent shops, restaurants and bars and, unlike some other areas on the island, is a hive of activity all year round. Ryde includes some charming places to visit such as the Hersey Nature Reserve where you will be able to experience the varied habitats of the Isle of Wight.

Room sizes:

• Entrance Hallway
• Lounge: 15'5 x 11'11 (4.70m x 3.63m)
• Kitchen: 13'0 x 7'2 (3.97m x 2.19m)
• Dining Room: 13'6 x 10'11 (4.12m x 3.33m)
• Landing

• Bedroom 1: 15'5 x 13'1 up to bay (4.70m x 3.99m)
• Bedroom 2: 13'6 x 10'11 (4.12m x 3.33m)
• Bathroom: 13'0 x 7'2 (3.97m x 2.19m)
• Off Road Parking
• 2.85 Acres of Garden/Woodland

 
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