Property description

One of the best properties in this prestigious executive development having both extensive accommodation and, being on the southern edge of the site, benefiting from panoramic river and countryside views of the Medina Valley. The river meanders through the valley between hedged fields and oak woodland; within the view are both framed by Queen Victoria's Whippingham Church and distant downland. A wicket gate opens from the garden directly onto a path leading down to the River and the Newport - Cowes Cycleway, providing riverside walks and both leisure or commuting opportunities. Located between Cowes and Newport the property is easily accessible to both and to the neighbouring Village of Northwood. Cowes provides extensive opportunities for sailing, water sports and is a thriving social hub. Newport has extensive shopping and civic amenities, Northwood is a thriving village with highly-esteemed primary school, public houses, shops, Post Office, church and garage/petrol station.

This lovely family home is well-presented throughout and is approximatley 20 years old.



The house is built of brick-faced elevations beneath a tiled roof and has many well-proportioned and impressive rooms, including a superb kitchen with 'Bosch' fitted applicances and Granite work surfaces. The conservatory is a great asset. The generous master suite offers good views of the River Medina and has large built-in wardrobes with the 'en-suite' bathroom with quality ceramic tiling and large shower.



The large integral double garage offers a huge amount of storage space, and (subject to obtaining the necessary statutory consents) could potentially be suitable for annexe accommodation or perhaps retained with additional accommodation over the garage.



The accommodation is described in the photos and floorplans. The upper rooms on the South elevation benefit from the countryside and river views. It is set out on three storeys and comprises:



Ground Floor

Living Room

Dining Room

Kitchen

Study

W.C.

Utility

Conservatory



First Floor

Master Bedroom – with 'en-suite'

Bedrooms 2, 5, & 6

Family Bathroom



Second Floor

Bedrooms 3 & 4 – and third bathroom 'en-suite'



Outside

The house is approached via a gravelled drive providing off-road parking. There is an open lawned garden to the front with mature borders. The south-facing garden offers views of the countryside and the River Medina can be seen from most parts of the garden including the three patio areas. A wicket gate in the garden fence gives access to a path which leads down to the Cowes-Newport Cycle path.



Service charge

The 71 owners at Medham Village have formed a company (each having shares proportional to the size of their property) to provide a maintenance fund for roadways, lighting, pond etc. The contribution for 2014/15 for no. 6 is £527.22



Services and Heating

We are informed that the following mains services are connected to the property (subject to the conditions and stipulations of the relevant utility companies) electricity, gas, water and foul drainage. The whole estate has a centrally pumped private sewer connecting with the mains sewer. The heating system is provided by a gas-fired boiler via radiators.



Directions:

From Newport proceed towards Cowes, at the traffic lights at Northwood Garage turn right into Medham Village. The Ridge is found on the right hand side close at the southern of the development.

The Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight, situated off the South Coast of England, is becoming an ever-more popular location permanent and second homes. Made popular by Queen Victoria, who had her maritime residence at Osborne, the Island is famous for sailing in the Solent; for Cowes Week; for its beautiful coastline including sandy beaches and The Needles; spectacular countryside and long sunshine hours. There are now many more facilities than once was the case, Sainsbury, Waitrose, Tesco and M&S all now have a presence as have other national chains. Communication and transport links are excellent; regular car ferries connect with the national motorway network and fast catamarans have connections via Southampton and Portsmouth to direct trains to London Waterloo which can be reached within 2 hours of leaving the Island shore. Government-funded schools are numerous and independent schools thrive on the Island with some children attending prep and public schools on the mainland. Leisure opportunities abound - walking, riding, paragliding, hang-gliding, team sports, sailing, wind surfing, and other water sports, rugby, football (Newport Football Club), cricket and golf clubs. Good transport links enable day trips to the shopping centres of West Quay, Southampton and Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth.

Medham

Is a small executive semi-rural development situated 1 ½ miles south of the world famous Yachting Mecca of Cowes and 4 miles north of the Islands' capital and main administrative centre of Newport, both of which are easily accessed by the Newport – Cowes cycle path.



Northwood

Northwood lies adjacent and provides a primary school, shops, post office, public houses, church and good bus route into Newport and Cowes where buses connect with the fast catamaran service to Southampton (23 minutes). The Newport Cowes cycleway follows the bank of the River Medina to the east of the village.



Cowes

Cowes is host to Cowes Week, one of the most famous sailing regattas in the world, the pinnacle of the racing calendar. It is followed by events such as Little Britain and the Powerboat Festival. The Round the Island Race, with over 1500 entries, is a spectacular sight in June and each week throughout the year there is activity on the water. There are many Yacht clubs in Cowes including the Royal Yacht Squadron. Cowes town has a wide variety of shops and facilities. There is a medical centre, dentist and veterinary surgery in the town. There is a choice of primary schools and a secondary school.



Tenure & Possession, Fixtures & Fittings

The property is offered with vacant possession on the whole upon Completion. The seller does not include in the sale any gas or electrical appliances, however connected, or any other fixtures, unless expressly mentioned in these particulars as forming part of the sale. Some items may be available by separate negotiation.

Council Tax Band

Band G. Amount Payable 2014/15 £2,477.90



Viewing Arrangements

Viewing is strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents Biles & Co. To view this property please contact our Isle of Wight Office on 01983 282222



Contact Details



www.bilesandco.co.uk

mail@bilesandco.co.uk

01983 282222