For Sale4 Bedroom Character Property in Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37£750,000

This gorgeous character four-bedroom property is the southern wing of the impressive Grade II Listed Apse Manor that was originally thought to of been built in the late 16th. The cottage has its origins in the late 18th or early 19th century and became a residence in the early 19th century, so primarily has features from the Victorian era but still includes a couple of interesting features from an earlier age including exposed beams and a fascinating stone arch in the lounge. The property has an additional 1.4 acre paddock and nestles in the midst of a stunning garden of just under an acre, which is full of superb specimen trees, shrubs and is surrounded by woodland and farmland in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of the hamlet of Apse Heath, not far from the beaches of Shanklin. With its beautiful island stone exterior, high chimney stacks, and mullioned casement windows it has enormous appeal even before you cross the threshold, while internally it is just as characterful with its high ceilings, picture rails, panelled doors and wood burning stove. The property is approached via a wide driveway providing plenty of off-road parking and bordered by a large lawn. It leads to a converted 19th century barn that has a three-bay car port, a workshop and a utility area and storage facilities. The canopied front entrance opens into the spacious hall that includes limestone flooring which flows through to the attractive dual aspect kitchen/dining room with underfloor heating, attractive Martin Moore bespoke storage units with granite worktops housing an integrated fridge freezer and dishwasher as well as a stand-alone washing machine. There is a charming snug with an en suite cloakroom that could always be an additional bedroom or a very useful office for anyone working from home as well as the elegant dual aspect lounge that includes an impressive fireplace with a log burner and French doors to the west-facing front garden. On the first floor you will find an attractive oak galleried landing leading to four double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The dual aspect main bedroom has lovely views over the garden as well as built in cupboards and a large en suite shower room, two of the other bedrooms include built in wardrobes while the guest room has an en suite shower. Outside there is a large south-east facing terrace where you can enjoy al fresco dining and relaxing in the sunshine, while the sweeping lawns, flowerbeds, shrub and tree borders are a sight to behold. As if that was not enough there is also access to a small stream, waterfall and pond with a footbridge at the bottom of the garden, which children will no doubt enjoy exploring.