Slay Lane, Whitwell - Guide price £995,000 Freehold 

Property Details

UNEXPECTEDLY AVAILABLE! This enchanting house originally dates from 1560 with later additions. It is provided with a wealth of period features including stone-mullioned windows, open fires, stained glass windows and vaulted ceilings and a tower. The Annexe in the East Wing can either be used as part of the main house (for which there are interconnecting doors) or as a self-contained cottage with its own parking area and courtyard garden to the rear. The Manor has been upgraded in recent years with new plumbing and heating systems, and benefits from a high quality bespoke Clive Christian kitchen, bathroom and study, there are log-burning stoves installed in most of the bedrooms. The current owners have recently successfully holiday let both the East Wing Annexe and the main Manor House establishing income and repeat business from return visitors. A stream meanders through the formal gardens and there is a terrace and heated swimming pool to the south of the house. There is a good range of outbuildings including garaging and a stable block. Paddocks extend to approximately 3.4 acres, from which there are wonderful views of surrounding countryside. The property is set in a quiet rural location at the end of a country lane and is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the outskirts of the village of Whitwell; there are wonderful walks and rides from the property through the Island's beautiful countryside. THIS PROPERTY HAS A FULL PRINTED BROCHURE WITH MORE INFORMATION THAN ON THE INTERNET. PLEASE CALL 01983 527744 FOR A COPY




GROUND FLOOR Entrance porch of timber construction with stained glass windows and large double doors and flagstone hearth. Oak front door opening to:
Entrance Hall: with opening to great hall and leading on to the inner hall with under stairs coat cupboard, oak stair case off with carved newel posts leading to first floor.
Great Hall: An impressive oak paneled room with carved stone fireplace with mantelshelf over and decorative carved paneling above. Window seat and stained glass windows to front elevation. Arched alcoves.
Dining Room: Decorative paneling and elaborate ceiling painting (Tromp l’oeil) which is available by separate negotiation. French doors opening to terrace.
Drawing Room: An elegant triple aspect room with French doors opening to the terrace. Open fireplace with wooden surround and mantelshelf. Elaborate ceiling paintings (Tromp l’oeil), which is available by separate negotiation.
Cloakroom: WC and wash hand basin.
Kitchen: A characterful room with a partly vaulted ceiling fitted A Clive Christian kitchen incorporating an excellent range of fitted drawers and cupboards with granite work surfaces and space for washing machine and dishwasher. Ceramic sink with mixer tap and space for American-style refrigerator. Miele Nespresso coffee machine. Oil fired 2 oven Aga (available by separate negotiation) with chrome lids with an adjacent two oven electric module with four ring halogen hob over and tiled splash back. Period tiled floor. Door to garden.
Study: A Clive Christian study with flagstone flooring, open fireplace with wooden surround. Book shelving with concealed door to walk in cupboard. Door to East Wing.
FIRST FLOOR Landing with built-in book shelving incorporating concealed door to:
Tower: Steps lead up to the tower with a boarded wooden ceiling and a range of book shelving.
Master Bedroom Suite comprising: Dressing area with a range of built-in cupboards.
Master Bedroom: An impressive triple aspect with a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Open fireplace with marble surround housing wood burning stove. Outlook over the gardens and paddocks.
Bathroom Ensuite: A Clive Christian bathroom with bath set in marble surround with mirrored paneling above. Tiled shower cubicle, WC, wash hand basin set in marble surround with a range of cupboards, drawers and shelving.
Study
Bedroom Two: Fireplace with marble surround and wood burning stove inset. Outlook over front garden. Built in cupboard housing pressurised hot water cylinder.
Bathroom Two: Bath with mixer tap and with separate shower over with shower screen. Pedestal wash hand basin, WC.
Bedroom Three: Fireplace with marble surround and with wood burning stove inset. Outlook over front garden. Built in cupboard.
Shower Room: Ensuite incorporating a tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, WC and extractor fan.
Bedroom Four: Built in cupboard, fireplace with marble surround and wood burning stove inset.
Bathroom: Ensuite with roll top bath, with mixer tap and shower attachment. Pedestal wash hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.

EAST WING GROUND FLOOR Sitting/Dining Room: Approached via the rear Courtyard garden and accessible from the main house. Sealed brick fireplace. Outlook to front and rear elevations.
Kitchen: With base cupboards, work surfaces, sink unit and space for cooker, washing machine and dishwasher. Staircase off.
Bathroom Bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, basin and tiled floor.
Cloakroom: WC and wash hand basin.
EAST WING FIRST FLOOR Bedroom Five
Bedroom Six: With a vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers.
Shower Room: Ensuite Tiled shower enclosure, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, extractor fan, and tiled floor.
Adjacent to the East wing is a boiler house housing the oil fired boiler and pressurized hot water cylinders.
OUTSIDE The property is approached via a pair of electrically operated wrought iron gates with brick and stone gate pillars, with an adjacent pedestrian gate. This leads on to a wide gravel driveway past the front of the house to the garaging and provides ample parking.
Garage: Double doors, power and lighting. Adjacent timber store.
The principal gardens lie to the south and east of the house and include lawns bordering an attractive stream, beyond which is an area of woodland. Within the garden is an ornamental koi pond. Adjacent to the house is a large paved terrace with accessed by French doors from both the dining room and drawing room forming an attractive outdoor dining area overlooking the gardens. Adjacent is a heated swimming pool with a paved surround, all of which is enclosed by fencing with a pool house. An oil fired boiler and filtration equipment are situated in the building adjacent to the garage.
To the north west of the house is an attractive courtyard garden adjacent to the both the kitchen and the east wing which itself has a parking area to the north of the house outside of the electric gates. Additionally there is a cutting garden and fenced vegetable garden, beyond which are two post and rail fenced paddocks running to the west amounting to about 3.4 acres. With sandy soil, there are ideal paddocks and there are superb views from the western end of the field. Adjacent to the garage is a range of timber stables including 2 stables, a hay store and tack room.
Services and Heating
We are informed that the following mains services are connected to the property (subject to the conditions and stipulations of the relevant utility companies) electricity, gas, water and foul drainage.

The Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight, situated off the South Coast of England, is becoming an ever-more popular location for permanent and second homes. Made popular by Queen Victoria, who had her maritime residence at Osborne, the Island is famous for sailing in the Solent; for Cowes Week; for its beautiful coastline including sandy beaches and The Needles; spectacular countryside and long sunshine hours.  There are now many more facilities than once was the case, Sainsbury, Tesco and M&S all now have a presence as have other national chains. Communication and transport links are excellent; regular car ferries connect with the national motorway network and fast catamarans have connections via Southampton and Portsmouth to direct trains to London Waterloo which can be reached within 2 hours of leaving the Island shore. Government-funded schools are numerous and independent schools thrive on the Island with some children attending prep and public schools on the mainland. Leisure opportunities abound - walking, riding, paragliding, hang-gliding, team sports, sailing, wind surfing and other water sports, rugby, football (Newport Football Club) cricket and golf clubs. Good transport links enable day trips to the shopping centres of West Quay, Southampton and Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth.

Ventnor
Ventnor was made popular during the Victorian era when most of the town was built. The notably warmer climate and the beach still being some of the reasons why Ventnor remains a popular destination today. The town now offers a variety of shops, banks, tearooms and pubs.

Tenure & Possession, Fixtures & Fittings
The property is offered Freehold with vacant possession on the whole upon Completion.  The seller does not include in the sale any electrical appliances, however connected, or any other fixtures, unless expressly mentioned in these particulars as forming part of the sale.

Directions:
Upon entering the village of Whitwell from Godshill, take the first turning right into Bannock Road. Proceed up the hill for approximately 100 metres and take the turning right signed Slay Lane. Stockbridge Manor is found after 250 metres on the right hand side.



Viewing
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