Ground Floor
- Reception hall
- Drawing room
- Dining room
- Family room
- Kitchen
- Breakfast room
- Study
- Boot room
- Utility/Second Kitchen
- Laundry Room
- Pantry
- Stores
- Cloakroom
- Games room
- Garden room
- Wine Cellar

First Floor
- Solar
- Master bedroom suite
- Guest bedroom suite
- 4 further bedrooms
- 2 further bathroom

Second Floor
- 2 Further bedrooms
- Playroom
- Store rooms

Outside
- Formal garden
- Knot garden
- Rose garden
- Terraced garden
- Water garden
- Woodland

Outbuildings
- The Old Dairy recording studio
- Stone barn with stabling, stores and shop, with potential for conversion
- Stores & Workshop

Distances
- Newport 3 miles
- Ryde 6.5 miles
- Cowes 8 miles
- London 2.5 hours
(All distances and times approximate)

4.5 acres (1.82ha) of formal gardens, grounds and woodland
For Sale Freehold
Total sq ft of house: 10,602 (985 sq meters)

Isle of Wight
Arreton lies on the Southern slopes of Arreton Down in the centre of the Isle of Wight with views over the surrounding downland and countryside. Arreton has a range of amenities, among which are a public house, village shop, Primary School and 12th Century Church. More extensive facilities can be found in the market town of Newport and regular ferry services operate to Porstmouth, the high speed passenger ferry from Ryde takes 15 minutes and the car ferry from Fishbourne takes 40 minutes. There are also ferry services to Southampton and Lymington. For those wishing to sail The Solent offers an abundance of opportunity and the world renowned sailing venue of Cowes is only 8 miles away. The island has a diverse range of water and land based sports with extensive areas of unspoilt coast and downland designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Superb country walks can be accessed from the property.

The Manor
- Listed Grade II* of Elizabethan and Jacobean heritage built on the site of a far older dwelling dating as far back as AD. 872 when The Manor belonged to Alfred the Great.
- Built of locally quarried stone the Manor has been passed down the ages through no less than eight Monarchs and many reputable families all of whom have done their part to safeguard the house for the next generation.
- The house has a wealth of period features many of which are original, others have been sourced specifically for the house. From the exquisite Jacobean wood panelling to the James 1st Fireback the Manor seamlessly blends history and the past with the needs of modern day living.
- King Charles I reviewed the Scotts Regiment of Mercenaries on the lawn and Queen Victoria planted a tree on the south lawn which remains to this day.

Full details of the accommodation is shown on the accompanying floor plans but of particular note is the following.

- Stone steps lead up to the front of the house on either side of which is a pair of magnificent marble hounds.
- The Grand Entrance Hall is a fully panelled room including a screen erected in 1396 and with a fine open fireplace and over mantel.
- The Drawing Room is and elegant room over looking the garden.
- The kitchen is fitted with Birch units and Neff stainless steel appliances.
- The Dining room is adorned with Elizabethan and Jacobean panelling which is a testament to the skill of the age, of particular note is the chimney-piece which is well proportioned and beautifully worked.
- The first floor Solar provides a further excellent reception room with southerly country views.
- There are an array of well proportioned bedrooms, most with wonderful views over the gardens and surrounding countryside.
- The house boasts many fine open fire places, stone muillioned windows and extensive period oak joinery and panelling.
- The Games room which was a later addition and adjacent garden room offer scope for entertaining on a grand scale.

Outbuildings

- The Old Dairy, a detached stone and brick building, is currently used as a recording studio, with kitchenette, bedroom and shower room, but would make a superb annex arranged over 2 floors, subject to the necessary consents.
- A substantial barn lies to the south west of the house and extends to about 2,000 sq ft on the ground floor alone. This currently comprises stabling, a gift shop, workshop and stores, most of which has a first floor.
- Planning permission for use as holiday cottages has lapsed but demonstrates their potential for conversion.
- There are a range of garden stores and an automatic irrigation system serving pots throughout the garden.

Gardens

- The property is approached by electric wrought iron gates on a tree lined gravelled driveway.
- The gardens of Arreton Manor are a true delight, having been carefully sculpted by the current owners to reflect the historic importance and age of the house and gardens.
- Like many gardens of the period it has been divided into clearly defined areas, Garden rooms effectively. These comprise in the main;
- The Knot Garden based on a design by Walter Stonhouse and centered around a Bramley Apple tree to the east of the house.
- The Rose Garden which is arranged around a Walnut tree and comprises Old English scented roses selected for their perfume.
- The Terraced Garden is arranged over four tiers, including a maze, knot gardens and a water terrace, each with their own individual character and each designed to be best viewed from the terrace above creating a spectacular effect with the Arreton Downs as their backdrop.
- To the west of the garden is a large car park used for functions. There is also a further entrance via a right of way from the south leading to driveways either side of the barn.

Council Tax Band H – £ 2,728.90 (2008)

Services Mains water, electricity and gas. Private drainage. Gas fired central heating.

Postcode PO30 3AA

Directions Leaving the Fishbourne car ferry terminal turn right at the traffic lights onto the main road towards Newport (A3054). Follow the road through Wootton Bridge and at the top of Wootton high street at the traffic lights turn left by the Cedars Public House onto Station Road. Proceed for 1 mile and at the mini roundabout turn left onto the Briddlesford Road towards Sandown (A3056) for 2 miles. Proceed straight over the round about at Robin Hill towards Arreton. The entrance to Arreton Manor will be found on the left after 1 mile.

Viewings
All viewings would be strictly by prior arrangement with either of the joint 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

OR

Knight Frank
14JewryStreet
Winchester
Hampshire SO23 8RZ
Tel.01962 850333
Fax.01962 850444
Website: www.knightfrank.co.uk
Email: winchester@knightfrank.com

MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT

Christopher Scott and Knight Frank for themselves and the vendor of this property whose agents they are give notice that:

i The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract.
ii All descriptions, references to condition, necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchaser should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness and accuracy of each of them.
iii No person in the employment of Christopher Scott of Knight Frank has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.