In a peaceful location, in the village of Calbourne approached via a private drive lies this gorgeous, grade two listed, thatched, 17th century farmhouse. The rear elevation of the thatch and ridge has recently been renewed, whilst the front was completed 6 years ago. Set in 13.12 acres of land with numerous outbuildings, plus a self-contained converted barn, there is a great deal on offer here.
Built in 1630 from island stone, the delightful, thatched home is filled with period features and exudes charm and character throughout. The ground floor comprises of three large reception rooms as well as a large conservatory that extends two thirds of the length of the property and serves as a multifunctional room, offering both a dining and sitting area. Two of the main reception rooms have huge, inglenook fireplaces providing impressive focal points, as well as beautiful, exposed beams overhead. Adjoining both the conservatory and one of the living rooms is the kitchen, boasting a gorgeous, oil-fueled Aga for cooking and heating the home as well as an array of fitted storage and space for seating. Conveniently leading directly off the kitchen is a good-sized utility, toilet and shower room.
There are two staircases in this property, affording flexibility and choice about the best way to access the respective first floor rooms. The principal bedroom enjoys its own dressing room which has natural light provided by a window at the front, so could allow this room to function as a nursery if required, plus a Jack and Jill ensuite bathroom, as well as attractive period features, such as exposed beams and a fireplace. Bedrooms two and three are both good sized doubles and both benefit from built-in storage and the same, original features as seen elsewhere throughout the home.
Outside is a good sized, low maintenance enclosed garden at the rear, overlooking the farm courtyard. Additionally, to the southern boundary, beyond the barns there are two poultry houses, a wildlife pond, a green house, vegetable patch and an orchard, with mature plum and apple trees as well as a large, open fronted, three bay barn, an enclosed barn and a large workshop/kennel with electricity. Including the farmland, the property is sold with 13.12 acres.
Additionally, there is a self-contained annex, converted from an outbuilding adjacent to the home with a lounge/kitchen/diner and shower room on the ground floor, with two mezzanine sleeping decks accessed by ladders above. The annex also has its own private garden area which is fenced off from the main farmhouse with a shed and a car port. Currently this generates approximately £7800 per annum as a residential let, however, the tourism industry is big on the island and it could work equally well, if not better as a holiday let, subject to relevant permissions and a buyer’s requirements. Or maybe simply as additional accommodation for extended family or guests.
The acreage is currently grazed by sheep, although there is no formal agreement for this to continue, although they would be happy to, buyers looking for a site for horses or other animals, we be pleased to know the land has its own water supply and field shelter and has recently been refenced along its entire boundary.
