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4 bedroom Country House in Luccombe, Isle of Wight, £475,000

Ventnor office.
Ventnor office.
The Barn Luccombe Farm
A spacious south facing 4 bedroom period barn conversion in a beautiful location with southerly countryside and sea views over National Trust Land and the English Channel. The well-maintained gardens include a small raised and decked heated swimming pool.
The property has been converted to a high standard to provide comfortable and manageable accommodation as either a main or second family home. Easy access to costal paths and walks are at hand nearby on the Island’s enchanting southern coast. The Barn, Luccombe Farm is a semi-detached property constructed of stone elevations beneath a clay-tiled roof. It is situated between the popular villages of Luccombe, near Shanklin and Bonchurch, near Ventnor. The accommodation is described in the photos and floor plans. It is set out on two storeys and comprises:

Ground Floor
Entrance hall
Sitting Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Cloakroom
Utility Room

First Floor
Bedroom 1: with bathroom ‘en-suite’
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Family Shower 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 and water. Foul drainage is via a private septic tank system. The heating system is provided by a ‘Calor’ gas-fired boiler via radiators, augmented by a wood burning stove.

Council Tax: Band F Amount Payable 2010/11: £2,117.22 (There is currently a 10% discount available on properties used as second homes)

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’s, Tesco and M&S all now have a presence as have other national chains. There are plans for a Waitrose in East Cowes. Communication and transport links are excellent; regular car ferries connect with the national motorway network and fast catamarans have connections via Southampton and Portsmouth with 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, hanggliding, 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.

Shanklin
The resort of Shanklin is located on the south east coast of the Isle of Wight with safe sandy beaches and clear waters of Sandown Bay.
Shanklin is famed for its good weather and the Old Village which is extremely pretty with its thatched cottages, quaint shops and old fashioned tea rooms, which not only offer cream teas, but sea food specialities and attractive surroundings. In the heart of The Old Village are several pubs which are attractive and provide good food and a great venue for a lively evening.

Ventnor
Ventnor was made popular during the Victorian era when most of the town was built. The notably warmer climate is one reason why Ventnor remains a popular destination today. The town now offers a variety of shops, banks, pubs and restaurants including the Michelin star restaurant at the Hamborough Hotel. Ventnor Cricket Club and the Botanic gardens are close by.

Bonchurch
Bonchurch is situated between the popular seaside towns of Shanklin and Ventnor. Built on the side of St Boniface Down the village benefits from countryside views, a shingle and sand beach with rock pools and level walking along the revetment towards Ventnor. The famous Pond café provides fine dining. A famous feature of Bonchurch is the village pond which is stocked with carp, ducks and is sheltered by beautiful trees and shrubs. The Village has much Victorian charm and nestles beneath St Boniface Down (at 241m the Island's highest point). Period Stone houses and ornate cottages are set amongst mature trees and woodland, reminiscent of the Victorian taste for the Picturesque.

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: Head out of Shanklin via the A3055 towards Ventnor. After the summit of Cowleaze Hill there is a tuning on the left to Luccombe Farm (white gates). Proceed to the end of this private road and The Barn can be found on the right hand side.
Viewing:
Viewing is strictly by appointment with the Joint Sole Agents, 01 Estate Agents. Tel: 01983 855101
Property Reference: CNP01304
Photos: April 2010 Particulars: April 2010