Newchurch, Isle of Wight

Newholme Langbridge | Newchurch | Isle of Wight | PO36 0NP

Seller Insight

We bought the bungalow about three years ago and hoped it would be our ‘forever home’. Sadly, for health reasons, we are having to move. We fell in love with the property as soon as we saw it with all the wonderful wood features that were created by the previous owner who was a joiner and owned a timber business. We feel it is a beautiful and unique home surrounded by wonderful countryside but, being near the centre of the island, it provides easy access to the ferry ports, towns and beaches.

Newchurch is a delightful village and is less than half a mile from the property. It acquired its name from a ‘New Church’ that was built in 1087. It includes an excellent garden centre with a new café as well as the renowned Garlic Farm and the award winning Pointer Inn, where you can enjoy a drink and a meal. It is only a short distance to the local primary school and the bus stop is close by providing access to Newport, Shanklin and Sandown. While, for the more energetic, The Sustrans 23 cycle route runs through the village and there are also superb places to go for country walks.

Shanklin is not far away with its attractive seafront and beach as well as the charming Old Village with its thatched cottages, independent shops, restaurants and pubs while the Shanklin Theatre provides a variety of professional and amateur shows for evening entertainment. We are also less than five miles from Sandown with its well-known pier and high street plus a station for trains that run between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin. Sandown includes a golf club, a range of shops, restaurants and schools as well as the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Step inside Newholme

If you love the warm feeling of wood, this charming and unusual detached bungalow in the hamlet of Langbridge close to Newchurch village could tick all the right boxes. Although constructed of local Isle of Wight stone in 1968 it has more recently been covered in cedar cladding and the first thing you see as your drive onto the wide gravel frontage is the beautifully hand crafted cedar wood veranda with a built in bench that runs the width of the property.

A pair of diamond paned French doors open into the entrance hall with its solid oak doors to the various rooms and impressive American Redwood Sequoia flooring that flows through to the lounge and kitchen/breakfast room. The warm and friendly lounge includes exposed ceiling beams and a fireplace with a gorgeous American elm mantlepiece and a log burning stove as well as built in elm shelving.

There is a wide oak framed archway from the lounge to the kitchen/breakfast room providing an open plan feel. This also has exposed ceiling beams as well as a raft of hand built oak units with solid wood worktops, a range cooker, dishwasher, space for a table and chairs and access to the adjacent cloak room and utility room with additional wood units housing other appliances and an American fridge freezer.

A door from the kitchen leads to the delightful oak framed conservatory that makes an excellent dining room with additional seating where you can sit and enjoy views across the garden and the National Trust land beyond. There is a contemporary shower room and two double bedrooms including the main bedroom with built in oak wardrobes and wide patio doors to the rear garden.

At the front of the property the gravel hard standing provides off road parking for up to six cars and there is a delightful cedar clad building with a garden area behind. It is currently in use as a games room/cinema with oak framed bi-folding doors as well as stairs to an upper floor gym. However, this detached building could always be converted into an annex/office or studio if required, subject to the necessary permissions.

The secluded rear garden backs onto countryside close to a National Trust nature reserve with plenty of local wildlife near the Red Squirrel Trail and the River Yar. It includes a lawn, raised vegetable beds, greenhouses, a number of fruit trees including apples, pears and cherries as well as a wisteria covered pergola and a path to a stunning oak framed gazebo and decked terrace that is ideal for al fresco dining.

Travel Information

6.7 miles from Ryde Catamaran & Hover Travel Ferry

6 miles from Fishbourne to Portsmouth Ferry Terminal

9.5 miles from East Cowes to Southampton Ferry Terminal

Southern Vectis Buses routes provide regular services through the area, connecting you to all the areas of the island. For ticket prices visit www.islandbuses.info

Leisure Clubs & Facilities

The Heights Leisure Centre, Sandown 4 miles

Medina Leisure Centre, Newport 4.9 miles

Sandown & Shanklin Golf Club, Sandown 3.2 miles

TJ’s Gym & Fitness Studio, Sandown 3.7 miles

Healthcare Doctors Surgeries

The Bay Medical Centre, Sandown 01983 409292

St Helens Medical Centre, St Helens 01983 871828

South Wight Medical Practice, Godshill 01983 840625

Grove House Surgery, Ventnor 01983 852427

General Hospitals

St Mary’s Hospital, Parkhurst Ryde, Newport (5.9 miles) 01983 822099

Education

Primary Schools

Berryhill Pre School, Sandown 01983 717363

The Bay Primary School, Sandown – 01983 403284

Broadlea Primary School, Sandown 01983 402403

Newchurch Primary School, Newchurch 01983 865210

Shanklin C of E Primary School, Shanklin 01983 862444

Secondary Schools/Colleges

The Bay Secondary School, Sandown 01983 403284

Carisbrooke College, Carisbrooke 01983 524651

Christ The King Upper College, Newport 01983 537070

Medina College, Newport 01983 861222

The Island Free School, Ventnor 01983 857641

The Island VI Form, Newport 01983 522886

The Isle of Wight College, Newport 01982 526 631

Learning Assisted Schools

Medina House, School Lane, Newport 01983 522 917

St. Georges, Watergate Road, Newport 01983 524 634

St Catherine’s, Grove Road, Ventnor 01983 852722

Entertainment

Merrie Gardens, Lake

Fighting Cocks, Arreton

White Lion, Arreton

Pointers Inn, Newchurch

The Taverners, Godshill

Woods Kitchen, Godshill

The Garlic Farm Restaurant, Newchurch

Hare & Hounds, Downend

These bars and restaurants are available within a 10-minute drive of this home.

Local Attractions / Landmarks

Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Sandown

Amazon World, Arreton

Robin Hill Country Park, Downend

Blackgang Chine, Blackgang

Tapnell Farm, Yarmouth

Carisbrooke Castle, Carisbrooke

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright © 2023 Fine & Country Ltd.

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