An extensive single storey residence with outstanding views of the River Medina and beyond with a cottage, outbuildings, paddock and woodland.

Lot 1: Main house with Entrance Hall, Cloakroom, Drawing Room, Sun Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility, 4 to 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bath/Shower Rooms. Cottage with Kitchen, Sitting/Dining Room, Bedroom, WC and Shower Room. Extensive outbuildings including a period brick barn with coach house, stables and stores. Garaging, workshops and further barn. Gardens, paddock with large duck pond, a further lake within 18 acres of woodland. In all about 23.36 acres (9.456 ha). Further woodland may be available.

Lot 2: A paddock of about 2 acres (0.81 ha) to the west of Medham Farm.

The property although located only 2 miles from Cowes with its range of shops, internationally renowned sailing facilities and the Redjet passenger ferry service providing frequent crossings to Southampton, is tucked away in a quiet, secluded position with a wonderful outlook. A nearby footpath leads towards the Medina cycleway and provides easy access to Cowes and connects to the Islands network of footpaths and cycle ways. Medham Farm comprises an extensive house which has been subject to recent modernisation providing good quality, spacious and adaptable accommodation. In addition to the principal house there is a separate 1 bedroomed cottage again with wonderful views, in addition to an extensive range of further outbuildings including a Victorian stable block. The predominantly south facing gardens provide many different areas from which to enjoy the views. The house and barns surround a hidden courtyard garden.

ACCOMMODATION
Part glazed door to:

Entrance Porch Solid oak front door opening to:

Entrance Hall Wood strip flooring and glazed doors to study and kitchen.

Cloakroom WC and wash hand basin.

Kitchen A recently fitted hand built kitchen by The English Kitchen Company with solid tulip wood units with Iroko work surfaces incorporating a wide range of cupboards and drawers with a ceramic sink with mixer tap. Central island unit with granite work surface. Bosch dishwasher, Range Master cooker with 5 ring gas hob, extractor and lighting above. Glass fronted larder cupboard and cupboard housing Miele fridge/wine cooler/freezer. The room is double aspect overlooking both the internal courtyard and the gardens and woodland beyond with a part glazed stable door providing access to the gardens. Vaulted ceiling, wood strip flooring and a wide opening to:

Dining room Wood strip flooring and wide French doors opening to the courtyard with a stone terrace providing an ideal outdoor seating area.

Drawing room An exceptional room for entertaining, incorporating a wonderful sun room which was built by David Salisbury of Somerset. This creates a superb and flexible living room with panoramic views over the gardens, wood surrounding countryside and towards the River Medina. There is timber flooring throughout, vaulted ceilings and a large local stone chimney with a large wood burning stove inset with an oak mantelshelf. Double doors open to steps leading down to a south facing sandstone paved terrace.

Study/Bedroom 5 Outlook over the courtyard. Wood strip floor, exposed beam.

Rear lobby Door to courtyard. Further airing cupboard with Megaflow hot water cylinder.

Principal Bedroom Suite comprising:

Bedroom 1 Southerly and easterly aspects providing views over the garden, pond and woodland towards the River Medina. Toshiba split level air conditioning unit.
Vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and an arched opening to a dressing area.

Bathroom en suite Spa bath with mixer tap and shower above, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Tiled walls.

Bedroom 3 Overlooking the courtyard and with wood strip flooring. Within the room is a wet room incorporating a Mira shower and wash hand basin with tiled surround and extractor fan above.

Bedroom 4 A spacious bedroom overlooking the entrance and field beyond. Tiled flooring.

Bathroom Comprising a panelled bath with mixer tap with separate Mira shower over. Tiled flooring and largely tiled walls. Pedestal wash hand basin, bidet, WC. Heated towel rail. Airing cupboard housing hot water tank. The bathroom has the flexibility to be used as an en suite to bedroom 4 or used by bedrooms 2 and 5.

Bedroom 2/ Study Westerly outlook over gardens and field. Tiled flooring. Currently used as a second study but with potential to provide a bedroom or reception room.

Utility room Butler sink with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine and dryer. Megaflow hot water cylinder. Work surface with built in shelving, Riello oil fired boiler. Adjacent airing cupboard.

The Cottage
The cottage and Victorian barn are approached by a separate gated drive further down the lane from the main entrance, which leads to a large parking area. Built of
brick elevations under a tiled roof, the cottage has a secluded patio and garden with superb views across the Medina valley. The accommodation includes a sitting room/dining area, kitchen, bedroom, WC, shower room and a part boarded loft. The cottage is characterful with beams throughout and has successfully been used as a holiday let in the past or is ideal as a staff or guest annexe.

The Gardens
The principle entrance to the property is via electric gates onto a driveway leading to an extensive turning and parking area on the western side of the house flanked by lawns. The main gardens lie predominantly to the south of the house and comprise lawns sloping down to the woodland and to the paddock to the east, giving the large south facing terrace, paved with sandstone adjacent to the drawing room wonderful views. There are further views from within the courtyard garden.

Outbuildings Accessed from the main driveway is a period brick garage/barn 12.4m x 3.96m as well as double doors to the cottage driveway to the East. Incorporating an oil tank and a diesel tank, power and lighting. Adjacent workshop 4.5m x 2.5m.

The Victorian Barn An attractive brick barn, which forms the northern side of the courtyard with access from the north via a concrete apron. The original brick and
stone flooring remains throughout and the barn comprises:

Former Coach House 4.2m x 4.9m Double wooden doors, brick flooring and first floor loft.

Store 4.57m x 1.47m Original brick fireplace, cupboards.

Former Stables 6.13m x 5.02m Providing two large stalls with original brick flooring.

Former Stables 8.04m x 4.95m with first floor, stable door to end elevation, brick and stone flooring. Step ladder to first floor loft.

Store/Workshop 8.2m x 4.75m A timber clad building adjacent to the driveway with power and lighting, butler sink and gardeners WC.

Barn 10.38m x 8.04m Situated to the south west of the garden and of timber construction with brick walls and concrete flooring on 2 levels.

Paddock and Woodland
The paddock comprises approximately 3.6 acres and includes a large duck pond with a central island. The woodland, named Waterclose Copse extends to about 18
acres and incorporates areas of mature oak and ash, as well as softwood plantations. There is also an attractive lake providing a haven for wildlife, including red squirrels, as well as a track that runs through the woodland.

Lot 2: A paddock to the west of Medham Farm extending to about 2 acres (0.81 ha).

Planning Planning consent (reference P/01190/06-TCP/13980/E) was granted to create a further bedroom suite in the eastern side of the courtyard between the
existing house and cottage. Consent was granted in June 2006 for a period of 3 years.

Directions From Newport, heading towards Cowes on the A3020, at the traffic lights before Northwood Garage (Pace Garage) take the turning right into Medham Farm Lane. Proceed for just over 1⁄3 mile and take the track on the right just before the brick gate pillars into Medham Village. Medham Farm will be found on the right after a short distance.

Postcode PO31 8PH