Dating back to the early 1800s, this superbly presented, captivating stone cottage enjoys an idyllic village location and boasts a delightful rear garden plus driveway parking.

Steeped in local history, 1 Orchard Cottages is believed to have been built with the adjoining cottage for two sisters and was once the local village post office. Today, this charming stone-built cottage has been updated for modern-day living whilst retaining period features such as traditional fireplaces and wooden panel doors. Beautifully presented and maintained throughout, the accommodation is arranged over three floors with the ground floor boasting two versatile reception rooms comprising a living room and a dining room with an open aspect to a modern kitchen. Providing a separate space for laundry tasks, a handy utility room is located off the kitchen and gives access to a cloakroom and a recently upgraded bathroom. The first floor is accessed via the dining room and boasts two double-sized bedrooms with one of the rooms leading to a spacious third bedroom which occupies the entire second floor.

Outside is equally as special, with a beautifully kept, spacious rear garden making the most of the sunshine throughout the day with its south-west facing position. The rear garden also incorporates invaluable off-road parking with a gated gravel driveway accessed via Fine Road.

Enjoying a peaceful location, the cottage is situated near the pretty twelfth-century St. Peter's Church, and a host of local amenities are on the doorstep including a popular country pub with its freshwater stream, a handy village shop, and a recreation ground with a playground. The historic Northcourt House and Wolverton Manor are also located in the village and offer a host of summer activities and events, including summer fetes and family-friendly festivals. Situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, keen walkers and cyclists can enjoy the breathtaking surrounding countryside of Shorwell which backs onto chalk downs and connects with a network of footpaths leading to the southern coast of the island with its superb beaches and opportunities for water sports. Additionally, Shorwell is conveniently situated for the village of Carisbrooke with its magnificent castle and the county town of Newport which is just under five miles away providing a range of popular shops, restaurants, and a cinema. The village is linked to other parts of the Island by Southern Vectis bus route 12, serving Freshwater, Totland, and Newport as well as intermediate villages.

Welcome To 1 Orchard Cottages - This traditional mid-terrace terrace stone cottage has a charming appeal with its yellow stone brickwork, multi-pane windows, and a traditional entrance porch. A low stone boundary wall to the front provides a delightful front garden with plant beds featuring pretty shrubs and roses adding a pop of seasonal colour.

Living Room - 3.45m x 3.23m (11'04 x 10'07) - Upon entering from the porch, you are greeted by a beautifully presented room providing an accurate glimpse of the immaculate finishes and charming tone of the property. Presented with a light wood-effect laminate floor, the room has a fresh white wall decor which is replicated throughout the home, providing continuity. The room features a characteful cast iron fireplace with a white painted wooden surround and a window to the front aspect alongside a recently installed electrical consumer unit. Fitted with a decorative ceiling light, this room also includes an electric meter concealed within a fitted wall cupboard and a modern electric radiator which are fitted throughout the property, providing efficient heating for the home.

Dining Room - 3.51m x 2.49m (11'06 x 8'02) - Continuing with the flooring from the living room, this space enjoys a fireplace set with a charming log-burning stove to provide a cosy warmth in winter. Fitted with coordinating elegant light fittings, this room also provides under-stair storage space and a door opening to a staircase. This room has an open aspect with the kitchen.

Kitchen - 2.49m x 2.46m (8'02 x 8'01) - Providing a sense of separation from the dining room, the kitchen is fitted with a dark stone-effect vinyl floor and has a range of modern wood-effect cabinets providing cupboards, drawers, and a bottle rack. With a tiled splashback in a mix of neutral and grey shades, a dark countertop incorporates a large composite sink and drainer beneath a window to the rear aspect and an electric hob beneath a stainless steel cooker hood. The cabinets provide an integrated electric double oven and there is undercouter space with plumbing for a washing machine. This room also has a multi-spotlight fixture and a multi-pane door to the utility room.

Utility Room - 2.39m x 1.57m max (7'10 x 5'02 max) - Continuing with the flooring from the kitchen, this room offers space for two appliances and benefits from a large airing cupboard housing a water cylinder. Smart, matching white doors open to a cloakroom and a bathroom, and there is a partially glazed door giving access to the rear garden. A round flush light fixture and coat hooks are also located here.

Bathroom - 1.60m x 1.35m (5'03 x 4'05) - This stylish bathroom provides a modern white suite comprising a vanity hand basin beneath a wall-mounted mirrored cabinet and a panel bath with a shower over and a duck-egg blue tile surround. Fitted with an extractor fan and a round flush light, the room is finished with a grey wood-effect laminate floor.

Cloakroom - Presented with neutral floor tiling, this space provides a dual flush w.c. with mid-height wall tiling behind coordinating with the floor. There is also a window to the side aspect and a round flush light fixture.

First Floor - A staircase from the dining room ascends to the first floor level where a light grey carpet continues throughout each of the bedrooms. Two panel doors open to bedrooms one and two.

Bedroom Two - 3.45m x 3.23m (11'04 x 10'07) - With a window to the front aspect, this double bedroom features a boarded fireplace with a decorative surround and a panel door opening to a deep recessed storage cupboard. A pendant light fitting is also located here.

Bedroom Three - 3.45m x 2.49m (11'04 x 8'02) - This double bedroom has a deep-ledged window to the rear aspect offering lovely glimpses of the downs beyond the rooftops and there is a panel door opening to a further staircase to the second floor bedroom.

Second Floor - A carpeted staircase from bedroom three ascends to the second floor level where the largest bedroom is revealed.

Bedroom One - 4.29m x 3.94m (14'01 x 12'11) - Spacious and tucked away on the second floor, this peaceful bedroom offers a further well-presented room with plenty of space for furniture. Two wall recesses provide space to display decorative items and there is access to storage space within the eaves. This carpeted room also includes recessed spotlights and a dormer window to the rear aspect with wonderful views across the rooftops to the rural landscape.

Rear Garden - Boasting a south-west facing position, the spacious rear garden is an absolute delight with its well-kept green lawn edged with a shrub border and a pathway flanked with a wide plant bed offering an opportunity to grow your own produce, if desired. Fully enclosed with a combination of wood fence panels and brick walls, the rear garden is accessed via steps from the utility room and provides a secure environment for pets and children. There is also a large storage shed situated alongside a gravel driveway.

Driveway - Accessed via Fine Road, a set of metal double gates opens to the gravel driveway which provides parking for one vehicle. Incorporated with the rear garden, the driveway could easily be expanded if required.

1 Orchard Cottages provides a fantastic opportunity to acquire a captivating stone cottage in an idyllic village location complete with the added benefits of parking and a wonderful rear garden. A viewing with the sole agent, Susan Payne Property, is highly recommended.

Additional Information - Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: C
Services: Mains water and drainage, and electricity providing efficient electric 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.