MERLIN COTTAGEPALLANCE GATE, NEAR NORTHWOOD, ISLE OF WIGHT

MERLIN COTTAGEPALLANCE GATE, NEAR NORTHWOOD, ISLE OF WIGHT

A COTTAGE WITH SELF-CONTAINED ANNEX SITUATED IN AN ATTRACTIVE, MATURE GARDEN, WITH GARAGING, LOCATED IN A QUIET, RURAL POSITION WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO EXTENSIVE WALKS.

Situated in a delightful setting, opposite Parkhurst Forest Merlin Cottage, believed to have been built around 1900, occupies an attractive, quiet and secluded position with its mature gardens being a particular feature. The western part of the house provides a self-contained annex ideal for relatives and currently operating as a successful holiday let with high rates of occupancy from Spring to Autumn.

The house has good-sized wooden framed double glazed windows throughout providing light accommodation with most rooms having attractive views over the garden or woodland. The property occupies a highly convenient location with the outskirts of Newport being within a mile and Cowes and Gurnard within a short drive to the north. A short walk along the lane leads to a great network of walks throughout Parkhurst Forest, (which extends to approximately 976 acres.) The gardens attract a variety of wildlife including red squirrels (which were once filmed by Chris Packham’s Inside/Outside programme).

The adjoining annex is currently in its second year of operating as a holiday let where the current owners allow dogs to stay. The largely refurbished and self-contained space has its own gated terrace overlooking the gardens and brings in a rental income of around £10-£12,000 per year, net of booking fees, with high levels of occupancy, April through til October.

GROUND FLOORENTRANCE PORCH with coat hooks and part glazed front door.

SITTING ROOM A nicely proportioned, dual aspect room with deep windows to the front elevation. French windows opening to the Conservatory provide views to the rear garden. Multi-fuel stove set in ornate surround and staircase to the first floor.

CONSERVATORY Timber framed with tiled flooring and French doors leading to the garden.

DINING ROOM A double aspect room with views of the gardens with a multi fuel stove set in tiled surround. Opening to:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM A dual aspect room overlooking the rear garden with a beamed ceiling and with an extensive range of base and wall cupboards incorporating granite work surfaces with 11/2 bowl stainless steel sink unit and separate butler sink. Rangemaster cooker with 5 ring gas hob, hot plate, griddle and twin ovens. American style fridge freezer. Space for washing machine and concealed dishwasher, wall-mounted Glowworm gas-fired boiler. Part-glazed door opening to the terrace and views over the garden.

FIRST FLOORLANDING Airing cupboard housing hot water tank.

BEDROOM 1 A spacious double bedroom with outlook over the woodland, built-in cupboard and period fireplace.

BEDROOM 2 A double bedroom with woodland views, built-in cupboard and ornate period fireplace.

Bathroom Bath set in a tiled surround with separate shower over. Wash hand basin and WC. Towel rail.

BEDROOM 3 A dual aspect room with large windows overlooking the rear garden.

NORA’S COTTAGE Attached to cottage and independently accessed from the western elevation, this single storey annexe is currently used as a holiday let.

ENTRANCE HALL Built-in cupboard housing gas fired boiler.

KITCHEN A range of oak fronted units and work surface with sink unit, 4 ring gas hob and space for washing machine and fridge. Dual aspect views over the garden.

SITTING ROOM/DINING ROOM Glazed door providing access to and views of the garden. Gas fire set in an ornate surround.

BEDROOM A double bedroom with a range of built-in cupboards with woodland views.

SHOWER ROOM EN SUITE Large shower, wash basin and WC.

OUTSIDE There is a partially gravelled and concrete parking area to the front of the double garage providing extensive parking. DOUBLE GARAGE block built with power and lighting 17’1’ x 16’8”.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Spence Willard in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Spence Willard nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice.

Waterside House, 72A High Street, Cowes, ISLE OF WIGHT PO31 7RE

TEL: 01983 200 880

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To the front of the house there is a block paved path leading to a pedestrian gate onto the lane with excellent access to many walks through Parkhurst Forest. The garden is partly enclosed by mature hedging and has an array of mature trees making for a stunning, secluded setting. Adjacent to the kitchen area there is a raised timber terrace, a vegetable garden featuring raised beds with brick and timber stores and 2 greenhouses. In all regard the property extends to approximately 1.1 acres. To the western end of the property there is a detached, block built building 21’ x 19’5” currently used as a poultry shed.

SERVICES Mains water and electricity, (separate electric supplies to the house and annex). Calor gas serving gas fired boilers, and private drainage to a treatment plant installed approximately 10 years ago.

POSTCODE PO30 5AU

VIEWINGS All viewings will be strictly by prior arrangement with the selling agents, Spence Willard.

FIRST FLOORGROUND FLOOR

Merlin CottageAPPROX. GROSS INTERNAL AREA 1450 SO.FT. (135 SQ.M.)

SKETCH PLAN FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY All measurements walls, doors, windows, fittings and appliances, their sizes

and locations, are approximate only. They cannot be regarded as being a representation by the seller, nor their agent.