The Old Granary comprises two period stone barns, which have recently been sympathetically converted to provide a high quality family home with an adjacent barn conversion providing flexible accommodation ideal for use as an office/studio or as ancillary accommodation. The Old Granary was formerly part of Ford Farm and the garden adjoins farmland and has wonderful views over the surrounding countryside and an adjacent lake. The conversion has been designed by Architects to a high standard with creative interiors and the accommodation in both barns includes modern comforts such as under floor heating, hardwood window frames with double glazed units whilst retaining character with original roof timbers. The reception area in the main barn with exposed stone walls is open full height to the vaulted ceiling creating a particularly impressive living space. The bathrooms have been fitted with contemporary white suites and either tiled with travertine or slate. The barn and annexe are situated just a few metres apart with a good sized garden to the north, and courtyard to the south providing a separate parking area, adjacent to the annexe.

The property is located amidst picturesque countryside some 3 miles from the southern coast of the Island. Nearby villages of Whitwell and Niton provide public houses and in Niton there are local shopping facilities, with Newport (6 miles) providing more extensive facilities.

A diverse range of attractions and landmarks are nearby ranging from the beaches of the southwestern coast, Steephill Cove and Monks Bay as well as Ventnor Botanical Gardens and St Catherine’s Lighthouse. The surrounding countryside provides excellent walking, riding and mountain biking. A range of ferry services provide frequent crossing to the mainland from the Islands north coast.

ACCOMMODATION

The principal house can be approached from either the northern or the southern elevation where there are large glazed doors opening to an impressive reception room.

Reception room 6.33m x 7.18m (20’9" x 23’7") Largely open two storeys with an impressive vaulted ceiling with exposed beams providing a particularly spacious feel. The original stonework has been restored with windows inserted providing an impressive living space with oak flooring throughout and served by under floor heating. To either side of the room the large openings have sliding doors on the ground floor with large glazed panels providing views over the garden and countryside beyond whilst at the upper level windows provide additional light. There is an impressive oak staircase leading to the first floor. Wide opening to:

Kitchen 3.78m x 5.23m (12’5" x 17’2") fitted with an extensive range of newly fitted matching base and wall cupboards with work surfaces, including a stainless steel range cooker with double oven and 6 ring gas hob with a stainless steel extractor above, integral dishwasher, 1 bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Outlook to garden. Integral wine cooler, refrigerator. Travertine flooring throughout with under floor heating.

Plant room with controls for under floor heating, power fuses and space for freezer. Travertine flooring.

Inner hall with access to the bedrooms and with a built in cupboard.

Utility room 1.75m x 1.98m (5’9" x 6’6") with fitted cupboards, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, and work surface with space under for washing machine and above for tumble dryer.

Family bathroom Panelled bath with mixer tap and travertine tiled surround. Tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Over sized shower cubicle with thermostatic shower. Travertine flooring, halogen spotlighting, extractor fan.

Bedroom 3 6.3m x 2.95m (20’8" x 9’8") with a range of fitted wardrobe cupboards to one end and a further built in cupboard. A series of hardwood part glazed doors fold open to the garden.

Bedroom 4 6.33m x 2.96m (20’9" x 9’9") with fitted wardrobe cupboards to one end and an additional built in cupboard. A series of part glazed doors designed to fold open to the garden.

First Floor

An impressive oak staircase leads to the first floor: galleried sitting room 6.45m x 3.81m (21’2" x 12’6") with glass balustrade to the reception room below. Exposed beams, vaulted ceiling with conservation roof lights and oak flooring.

Boiler and Storage room Housing Halstead gas fired boiler with Santon direct hot water cylinder with controls for under floor heating.

Bedroom 1 6.9m x 3m (22’8" x 9’10") incorporating a range of built in cupboards to one end. A series of windows provides views over the garden and surrounding countryside. Exposed roof beams.

Shower room en suite with over size shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, twin wash hand basin and WC. Slate tiled floor and surround to shower. Vaulted ceiling with conservation roof lights.

Bedroom 2 7.16m x 2.89m (23’6" x 9’6") incorporating wardrobe cupboards, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, windows providing southerly country views. Further wardrobe cupboard.

Bathroom Paneled bath, WC and wash hand basin and over size shower cubicle all with Travertine flooring and surrounds to the bath and shower. Vaulted ceiling with conservation roof lights and extractor fan.

Note: Some of the first floor beams have a clearance of approximately 1.8m in height.
The Annexe

This exceptional space has a variety of potential uses. Designed with living accommodation on the ground floor and a large office to the first floor, with good country views to the east.

Wide part glazed front door opening to:

Hallway with Travertine flooring and wide oak staircase off to First Floor. Service cupboard housing electricity fuses and controls for under floor heating.

Kitchen/Living room 5.19m x 6.01m (17’0" x 19’9") max with a Kitchen area comprising a range of matching base units with 1 bowl stainless steel sink unit set in work surfaces, integral refrigerator, electric oven and halogen hob with extractor over. Travertine floor in the kitchen area with carpeting beyond. Halogen spotlighting.

Bathroom Panelled bath with mixer taps, WC, pedestal wash hand basin, Travertine flooring and surround to bath and basin.

Bedroom 1 5.11m x 2.87m (16’9" x 9’5") with wooden French doors opening to the terrace together with a window providing superb country views.

Bedroom 2/Work room 5.12m x 2.96m (16’10" x 9’9") with built in cupboards.

Shower room en suite with oversize shower with tiled travertine surround, matching the floor. WC and wash hand basin. Spotlighting and extractor.

First Floor
Approached by wide oak staircase into an extensive room designed as an office (15.55m (51’02") in length by 4.95m (16’3") max) with windows to either end, and conservation roof lights which run the full length of the building.

Cloakroom WC and wash hand basin. Travertine flooring.

Kitchenette With a range of base cupboards, work surfaces with single stainless steel sink unit inset with mixer tap, Promax gas fired boiler serving hot water and central heating within the annexe. Travertine flooring.

Outside From the south the property is approached by 2 gated driveways. One leads to a graveled driveway and parking area within a courtyard to the south of the annexe where there is a further five bar gate onto the neighboring property with an associated right of access for maintenance purposes only.

The other entrance gates to the east open to a graveled drive that leads to the north of the main house through the garden to the car port where there is further parking. To the south of the main barn, and accessed from the main reception area, is a large paved terrace overlooking the adjacent farmland. Adjacent to the north elevation there is a further extensive paved terrace accessible from the reception room and bedroom, beyond which are lawns bordering onto farm land and from which there are stunning country views. A graveled path leads from these terraces to both the annexe and the car port. An attractive stone wall encloses the majority of the garden.

Car port/Workshop 7.72m x 6.34 (25’4" x 20’10") with stone walling to two sides under a new slate roof. Concrete flooring. This open fronted barn provides a large garage with additional space for a workshop and is served by power.

In all the property extends to approximately 0.6 acres (0.25 ha).

Services Mains water and electricity. Mains drainage via pump. Calorgas fired boilers providing under floor heating and hot water.

Directions From Newport head towards Shanklin/Sandown on the A3056 and in Blackwater turn right signed to Rookley (A3020). In the village of Rookley turn right onto the Niton road towards Chale and Niton. After about 2 miles proceed straight over the cross roads with Appleford Road. Proceed straight on heading towards Niton and Ventnor and after a further mile, immediately after the ‘S’ bend turn left onto Ford Farm Lane. Proceed for about 300m down the drive and having passed Ford Farm House on the left hand side, bear right and follow the track round where The Old Granary will be found.

Planning Planning consent reference TCPL/ 19624/ D – P/00581/04 was granted on 1st September 2004 allowing the conversion of these and adjacent barns. A condition of this consent states that the annex shall only be occupied in association with the main barn conversion.

Viewings
All viewings will be strictly by prior arrangement with the sole selling agents:
Christopher Scott, East Quay, Kite Hill, Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight, PO33 4LA.
Tel: 01983 242121
Fax: 01983 241111
Website: www.christopherscott.co.uk
Email: sales@christopherscott.co.uk

MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991

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