For Sale3 Bedroom Cottage in Northwood, Isle of Wight, PO31£375,000

Believed to date back to around 1750, this enchanting, detached Grade II listed thatched cottage offers a rare chance to own a genuine piece of Northwood’s heritage. Rich in character and steeped in history, the property sits within easy reach of the world‑renowned sailing town of Cowes, making it an exceptional opportunity for those seeking a home with both charm and provenance. The cottage presents an attractive, L‑shaped layout with stuccoed elevations and a beautiful thatched roof. Architectural features include three traditional casement windows, a distinctive brick bow to the east wing with a slate roof, and a striking Gothic‑headed casement above. A pointed brick addition completes the angle of the L‑shape, further enhancing the home’s unique character and historic appeal. Offered to the market for the first time in 58 years, the cottage has been cherished by generations of the same family, who have enjoyed countless memories within its walls. Now ready for a new custodian, the property invites sympathetic upgrading and restoration from a buyer who values its significance and wishes to honour its past while shaping its future. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and offers generous, flexible living spaces. A superb sitting room spans the full depth of the home, featuring the listed bay window and a fireplace. Triple‑aspect windows fill the room with natural light and provide views over the mature rear garden. The spacious dining room, also overlooking the garden, offers another inviting reception space, complete with its own fireplace, perfect for relaxed evenings or entertaining guests. The adjacent kitchen provides ample fitted cabinetry and room for a breakfast table, while a practical entrance porch, galley‑style utility room, and shower room (requiring refurbishment) sit nearby. Completing the ground floor is a sizeable family bathroom with both bath and shower facilities, along with the original entrance hall, now accessed from the rear of the property. A substantial open landing on the first floor, previously used as an additional bedroom due to its generous proportions, leads to three further bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a spacious double, while bedrooms two and three are well‑sized singles. Bedroom two also retains a charming hidden feature: a small porthole window, believed to have once been used to signal passing ships. Set within mature, private grounds filled with established trees and shrubs, the property offers a peaceful village setting and enormous potential. With thoughtful renovation, this historic cottage could become a truly exceptional home, one that beautifully blends its rich past with modern comfort, all within one of the Isle of Wight’s most desirable locations.