Carpenters Road, Brading, Isle Of Wight, PO36

Set on the outskirts of St Helens and Brading, Writleston House is a beautiful, Grade II listed stone property, which is set in an elevated position with stunning countryside views from all aspects. The original building dates back to 1540, with further additions added in the early 1800's. This is a home which is full of charm and period features, including beamed ceilings, deep stone fireplaces and flagstone floors.

The accommodation is arranged over 3 floors and is accessed via a stone porch which leads into the entrance hall. To the front of the house there is a drawing room and a dining room, both of which enjoy lovely dual aspects over the grounds and countryside. The drawing room has a deep fireplace, beamed ceilings, parquet flooring and French doors leading into a beautiful wooden and glass period style conservatory; whilst the dining room also has a deep inglenook fireplace inset with a wood burning stove and solid oak mantle over, beamed ceilings and a flagstone floor. Further ground floor accommodation includes a kitchen, a breakfast room and a study to the rear and a family bathroom.
On the first floor there is a galleried landing which has an interesting nook to the front, reportedly where bows and arrows were kept by the owners in the 1500's. Further accommodation on this floor comprises 2 large double bedrooms to the front, both of which enjoy lovely dual aspects, views and
beamed ceilings; a third double sized bedroom to the rear and a bathroom.
The loft space has been converted to provide an additional 2 double bedrooms, a large bathroom and a utility area which could altered into a dressing room or office space.
Externally, Writleston House sits within good sized grounds which wrap to all
sides of the property and incorporates various outbuildings. There is a very spacious, over double sized garage with a good sized roof space, and a second building which is currently divided in to 2 areas but, subject to consents, has the scope to be converted into a wonderful home office, annexe accommodation or a small holiday cottage.
Although the house would benefit from general updating and modernising, it presents a wonderful opportunity for a new owner to do this to their own taste and requirements, especially given the potential the property has to offer, the beautiful location and views, plus the fact that the house has not been available on the open market for over 40 years.

Porch

A solid oak door gives access to the entrance porch which as a flagstone floor and glazed door through to:

Entrance Hall

A wide hallway with flagstone flooring and stairs to the first floor. Understairs storage cupboard, radiator and accommodation off:

Drawing Room

18' 4'' x 16' 7'' (5.61m x 5.06m) A wonderfully bright dual aspect room with windows to the front and side offering countryside views. Open fireplace with a stone mantle and hearth. Original oak beams and parquet flooring. TV point and 2 radiators. Door to the study and French doors to:

Conservatory

19' 3'' x 12' 2'' (5.87m x 3.71m) A wooden Victorian style conservatory which is fully glazed, has a glazed pitched roof, doors leading out into the gardens and a tiled floor. Stunning views of Culver and Brading Downs and Brading Marshes.

Dining Room

19' 2'' x 19' 0'' (5.86m x 5.81m) A dual aspect room with flagstone flooring, beamed ceilings and an inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove, bread oven and a solid oak mantle over. Windows to the front and side and door to the side garden. Radiator.

Kitchen

13' 4'' x 10' 1'' (4.08m x 3.09m) Accessed from the dining room, the kitchen has windows to the side and rear overlooking the gardens and countryside. Fitted with a range of wall and floor units with work surfaces over and an inset sink unit. Plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher, space for a fridge freezer and space for an electric cooker. Tiled flooring and floor standing boiler.

Breakfast Room/Bedroom 6

13' 4'' x 10' 5'' (4.08m x 3.19m) Accessed from the hallway this rear aspect room has views of the garden and countryside. Wooden floorboards, telephone point and radiator.

Study

13' 4'' x 9' 8'' (4.08m x 2.95m) This sunny room enjoys an outlook over the side and rear gardens and has countryside views. Radiator and fitted carpet.

Bathroom

A spacious bathroom fitted with a panelled bath, wash basin and WC. Window to the rear, tiled flooring and radiator. Airing cupboard housing a hot water cylinder.

First Floor Landing

The landing has an interesting nook to the front which overlooks the entrance and where reportedly in the 1500"s the owners stored their bows and arrows. Beamed ceiling, telephone point and fitted carpet. Airing cupboard housing a hot water cylinder.

Bedroom 1

18' 9'' x 19' 3'' (5.72m x 5.89m) A large double bedroom with dual aspect windows to the front and side which have lovely views of the grounds and countryside. Deep stone fireplace with a stone hearth. Beamed ceilings, 2 radiators and fitted carpet.

Bedroom 2

18' 8'' x 16' 6'' (5.69m x 5.05m) A large double bedroom with dual aspect windows to the front and side which have views over the gardens and the countryside. Beamed ceiling, 2 radiators and fitted carpet.

Bedroom 3

13' 5'' x 9' 4'' (4.11m x 2.87m) A double room with a window to the rear with far reaching views. Wash basin, radiator and fitted carpet.

Bathroom

A spacious bathroom fitted with a panelled bath, shower cubicle, wash basin and WC. Window to the rear, tiled flooring and radiator.

Second Floor Landing

With beams, fitted carpet and accommodation off:

Bedroom 4

12' 5'' x 18' 4'' (3.81m x 5.59m) A double room with windows to the side and a Velux window to the rear. Beamed ceilings. Radiator and fitted carpet.

Bedroom 5

12' 6'' x 19' 1'' (3.83m x 5.82m) A double room with windows to the side and a Velux window to the rear. Oak beams and stone chimney breast. Built in storage cupboard. Radiator and fitted carpet.

Utility Room

10' 1'' x 10' 8'' (3.09m x 3.26m) Fitted with storage cupboards and a sink unit. Velux window to the rear. Radiator and vinyl flooring.

Outbuilding

Currently divided into 2 rooms, this brick building has a pitched roof, doors to the front and rear, windows to 3 sides, power and light. Subject to consents there is the scope for conversion into a home office, annexe accommodation or a small holiday cottage.

Additional information

Services: Mains electricity and water. Septic tank.
Heating: A Calor gas tank located in the garden serves the boiler and provides domestic hot water and heating via panelled radiators.
Council tax band: F
Tenure: Freehold

MISREPRESENTATION ACT 1967. PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTION ACT 1991.
Turnbull IOW Ltd, for themselves and Vendors of the property, whose agents they are, give notice that these particulars, although believed to be correct, do not constitute any part of an offer or Contract, that all statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility and are not relied upon as statements or representations of fact and that they do not make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever to this business. An intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars.