Freshwater, Isle of Wight

Seller Insight

This cottage has been in our family for the past 24 years and it has been a charming home in a beautiful location. Although it is very quiet and peaceful it is less than half a mile to Freshwater and there is a nearby Tescos Superstore as well as independent shops and restaurants in the village. If you want a meal out but don’t want to worry about driving there is the award-winning Red Lion pub only a short stroll along the road.

There are a variety of attractive bays if you want to visit the beach or wander along to Tennyson Down which is a great place for a walk with the dog. Indeed there are wonderful walks that take you along to the Needles and Afton Downs and, if you are interested in nature, there are some wonderful rare plants or species of wildlife including red squirrels, rare butterflies and kestrels you might see along the way.

Golfers can enjoy their game at the Freshwater Bay Golf Club while the Freshwater Sports Club and West Bay Country Club and Spa are within easy reach. It is not far to Yarmouth that, as well as the ferry port and marina, includes a 16th century castle, a Grade II listed pier that provides views across The Solent and a raft of restaurants, bars and individual shops. There is also nearby Tapnell Park and Fort Victoria Park.”*

* 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.

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Cottage

Steeped in history and in an idyllic location adjacent to the river Yar this unique, single storey property was originally built in the 1890s as the railway cottage when the railway ran alongside the river. While the trains are long gone and the railway has now become a bridle and cycle path, the cottage is just waiting for new owners to give it a little TLC to make it a stunning home where you can enjoy the magnificent views, a plethora of local wildlife including swans on the river and in a peaceful and tranquil environment.

With its triple pitched and varied roof lines, chimney stack, barge boards, wood framed windows and white painted exterior, the cottage has instant external appeal. The hallway has tiled flooring that flows throughout the property and provides immediate access to the open plan, double aspect lounge / kitchen / dining room with a log burner for those cold winter days and a kitchen area as well as French doors to the conservatory. This is a great feature of the cottage as it spans the width of the property and includes a freestanding log burner you can cosy up to on a cool evening. It also provides additional seating and dining areas as well as delightful views of the river and the extensive garden.

The U-shaped kitchen area is just waiting for new owners to create their own dream kitchen while the adjacent utility room includes a recently installed new boiler. There is a shower room that requires updating as well as a family bathroom and two double bedrooms.

The delightful and extensive garden surrounds most of the cottage and is bordered by hedging on one side and a paved area with a picket fence that runs alongside the bridle path and the river on the other, which in total measures 0.95 acres. There is a driveway for off road parking just outside the front door, a brick-built barbecue adjacent to the conservatory, raised vegetable and shrub beds, a number of greenhouses and garden sheds, a natural pond and a meadow area as well as views as far as Yarmouth.

Travel Information

2.7 miles from Yarmouth to Lymington Ferry Terminal

15.1 miles from Fishbourne to Portsmouth Ferry Terminal

14.5 miles from West 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 West Bay Country Club & Spa, Norton 1.6 miles

Freshwater Bay Golf Club, Freshwater 1.3 miles

West Wight Sports & Community Centre, Freshwater 1 mile

Medina Leisure Centre, Newport 12 miles

Healthcare

Doctors Surgeries

Brighstone Surgery, Brighstone 01983 740219

Yarmouth Surgery, Yarmouth 01983 758998

West Wight Practice, Freshwater 0844 815 1428

Brookside Health Centre, Freshwater 01983 758998

General Hospitals

St Mary’s Hospital, Parkhurst Ryde, Newport (11 miles) 01983 822099

Education

Primary Schools

Brighstone C of E Primary School, Brighstone 01983 740285

Yarmouth C of E Primary School, Yarmouth 01983 760345

All Saints C of E Primary School, Freshwater 01983 753267

Shalfleet C of E Primary School, Shalfleet 01983 760269

St Saviour’s R C Primary School, Freshwater 01983 752175 Freshwater Early Years Centre, Freshwater 01983 755287

Secondary Schools/Colleges

Ryde Academy, Ryde 01983 567 331

Christ The King Upper College, Newport 01983 537 070

Carisbrooke College, Newport 01983 861 222

Ryde Private School, Ryde 01983 562 295

Island Innovation VI Form Campus, Newport 01983 522886

Isle of Wight College 01982 526 631

Learning Assisted Schools

Medina House, School Lane, Newport 01983 522 917

St. Georges, Watergate Road, Newport 01983 524 634

St Catherines, Grove Road, Ventnor 01983 852722

Entertainment

The Waterfront Bar & Restaurant, Totland Bay

Highdown Inn, Totland Bay

The Piano Café / Restaurant, Freshwater Bay

The Vine Inn, Freshwater

The Hut, Freshwater

The Wheatsheaf, Yarmouth

Off the Rails, Yarmouth

The Sun Inn, Hulverstone

These bars and restaurants are available within a 15-minute radius of this home.

Local Attractions / Landmarks

Blackgang Chine - Blackgang

Tapnell Farm - Yarmouth

Fort Victoria Country Park - Norton

St Catherine’s Oratory, Niton

The Needles Landmark Attraction – Alum Bay

Carisbrooke Castle – Carisbrooke

Appuldurcombe House - Wroxall

Isle of Wight Pearl Centre - Brighstone

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.

Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 2597969. Registered Office: Pittis & Co Ltd/ Arun Estate Agencies Ltd, St Leonards House, North Street, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1RJ. Printed 23.06.2023

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Hallway

Dining Area 15’6 x 10’

Kitchen Area 12’6 x 10’9

Lounge 14’3 x 10’

Conservatory 21’6 x 11’4

Utility Room

Shower Room

Bedroom 1 13’1 x 10’4

Bedroom 2 10’7 x 10’3

Bathroom

OUTSIDE

Driveway Parking

Extensive Gardens

Council Tax Band: C Tenure: Freehold