* Freehold
* Charming 19th century mid - terrace cottage
* Offered for sale chain free
* Three double bedrooms and two reception rooms
* Beautifully arranged over three floors
* Superbly presented and well - maintained
* Recently upgraded bathroom
* Utility room with a cloakroom
* Beautiful south - west facing garden and a driveway
* Idyllic village setting surrounded by countryside walks
* Close to village amenities and county town of Newport
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.

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