Four bedroom coachhouse conversion with outbuildings in Brook, near Brighstone, Isle of Wight
Grade II listed coach house with a versatile range of stone outbuildings, all set around a cobbled courtyard and situated close to the beach on the private country estate of Brook House near Brighstone on the Isle of Wight
An exciting opportunity to acquire this Grade II listed property, the original coach house to the historic Brook House and for sale for the first time since its conversion in the 1950’s.
The Coach House has large windows providing light, airy accommodation which remains mostly unchanged since the 1960’s, offering excellent potential to the discerning purchaser. A cobbled courtyard separates the range of stone and brick built outbuildings which comprise a large boat store / garaging and workshop / games room.
The property also has two stables, one converted to a workshop, the other an unaltered 1940’s loose box. These buildings could convert to holiday cottages or extra living accommodation subject to the necessary building consents.
Location
Situated in the private country estate of Brook House, in an "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty", just a few minutes walk to the beach along a nearby rural footpath and Brook Village Road.
The popular village of Brighstone offers shops, country inns, post office and other local amenities.
The scenic West Wight coastline is close by including Compton Bay, one of the most unspoilt and sandy bathing beaches on the island. The neighbouring countryside includes lovely downland walks on Five Barrows and along the chalk downs that form the backbone of the island.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Entrance hall / study (18’2 x 11’1) - staircase to first floor and doors to gardens and courtyard. Understairs shower room with shower cubicle, hand basin and w.c.
Kitchen / family room (21’0 x 18’2) - stainless steel sink unit, storage cupboards and work surfaces. Door to courtyard. Twin aspect overlooking the gardens and courtyard.
Sitting room (21’2 x 18’2) - twin aspect overlooking the courtyard and gardens.
First Floor
Landing with access to loft. Built-in airing cupboard and built in storage cupboards.
Bedroom one (18’10 max. x 10’11) - built-in wardrobe cupboards. Overlooks the courtyard and gardens.
Bedroom two (13’6 x 9’8) - overlooks the courtyard.
Bedroom three (18’7 max. x 10’11) - built-in wardrobe cupboards. Overlooks the courtyard and gardens.
Bedroom four (10’11 x 9’4) overlooks the courtyard
Bathroom one has a white suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal basin and w.c.
Bathroom two has a white suite comprising panelled bath, wash basin and w.c.
Heating
An oil fired boiler provides central heating and hot water to radiators.
Outside
L-shaped range of stone outbuildings comprising:
Garage / boat store (42’3 x 18’0) - timber doors opening to the courtyard and side gravelled driveway. Oil fired boiler and oil storage tank. W.C. off. (Currently used for washing machine and drying facilities).
Playroom / Storage barn (41’0 x 18’10) Door to:
Two former loose boxes (with overall measurements 18’10 x 10’7) now used as
workshop and store.
These buildings provide an ideal indoor play area / games room plus garaging and boat storage, but have potential for a variety of uses subject to the necessary planning and listed buildings consents.
The Gardens
Access to the property is through a stone arch leading to a cobbled courtyard with a delightful south westerly aspect, providing an excellent space for enjoying the afternoon and evening sun.
On the eastern side of the property is an enclosed cottage garden laid to lawn with fruit trees and a variety of fragrant shrubs all screened by mature hedging.
