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Guide Price£1,100,000

Nr Shorwell, Isle of Wight

Land size
16.75 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • CHARACTERFUL AND PARTICULARLY LIGHT HOME
  • EXTENSIVE COUNTRY VIEWS FROM MOST ROOMS
  • SITUATED WITHIN THE NATIONAL LANDSCAPE (FORMERLY AONB)
  • RANGEMASTER OVEN AND AGA
  • ACCESS TO BRIDLEWAY CONNECTING TO SUPBERB WALKS
  • CHALET/GAMES ROOM

Description

A delightful country house with grounds of approximately 16.75 acres with a substantial modern barn, set amidst rolling downland with fabulous views.

Cheverton Cottage - Dating from 1872 as a pair of farm cottages of sandstone construction, the property has been substantially extended and reconfigured over time and now forms a characterful and particularly light home with extensive views country from most rooms. Set in well landscaped gardens with a variety of terraces, lawns, along with a games room and breeze house, the property includes two adjacent fields which provide access onto a bridleway connecting to a superb of walks and rides though the downland benefitting from stunning scenery. A modern barn with power float floor along with further stores is discreetly located to the rear of the house accessed with the fields by a spur off the drive.

Situated within the National Landscape, (formerly the AONB) the property occupies an elevated position towards the head of the stunning Bowcombe valley just over half a mile north of the picturesque village of Shorwell with its regarded pub, whilst Newport with a wide range of shops and services is around 3.5 miles to the north east. This beautiful setting is also readily accessible and also allows particularly easy access to the nearby south western coast of the Island.

ACCOMMODATION

ENTRANCE HALL
A spacious entrance to the house with woodburning stove, staircase to first floor.

CLOAKROOM
Wash basin and WC.

SITTING ROOM
A beautifully light dual aspect room of generous proportions with a southerly aspect from which views over the garden and surrounding countryside can be enjoyed. Wood burning stove set on a Flagstone hearth.

GARDEN ROOM
A superb extensive additional living space with glazed windows and doors to both elevations overlooking the gardens and with French doors to the adjacent terrace. A sloping ceiling with exposed timbers provides a particularly spacious feel.

DINING ROOM
A nicely proportioned room with an open fireplace and westerly outlook.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
Dual aspect with superb views down the valley, fitted with a good range of base and wall cupboards, extensive work surfaces and sink unit. Rangemaster oven with ceramic hob and extractor above. Two oven oil fired Aga.

UTILITY/BOOT ROOM
Built in cupboards, solid oak worksurfaces and sink. Space for washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, fridge, and freezer. Coats cupboard and door to garden.

OFFICE
Overlooking the rear garden, with a built-in desk and cupboards, including airing cupboard housing hot water tank and with slatted shelving.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
A versatile space for seating or a study area.

BEDROOM 1
A spacious double bedroom with extensive built-in cupboards and downland views.

SHOWER ROOM ENSUITE
Tiled throughout with a shower, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail. Country views.

BEDROOM 2
A dual aspect double bedroom with garden and country views.

SHOWER ROOM ENSUITE
Tiled throughout, shower, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.

BEDROOM 3
A double bedroom with westerly views and built in cupboards.

BEDROOM 4
A double bedroom with built-in cupboards and a westerly aspect.

FAMILY BATHROOM
Bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, separate shower, wash basin, WC and views over the Bowcombe Valley.

OUTSIDE
A Tarmac entrance drive leads to an extensive gravelled parking area adjacent to the house enclosed by a stone wall. The well landscaped gardens form a delightful setting with a number of terraces from which to enjoy the views. Principally laid to lawn with a wide variety of trees including Magnolia and Acer and shrubs the gardens form an attractive setting for the house, to the rear of which is an extensive stone paved terrace. A brick edged stone path and steps flanked by the lawns lead up to a raised terrace with Breeze house from which panoramic views over the surrounding countryside can be enjoyed. To the southern side of the house are a further series of terraces with a timber chalet.

CHALET /GAMES ROOM
A modern insulated timber chalet with large windows overlooking the gardens providing a versatile space with double glazed windows. A spur off the driveway leads around the southern side of the garden providing access to the larger field and then onto a yard with barns, discreetly located and well screened.

STEEL PORTAL FRAME BARN Erected in 2006 with the benefit of a power float concrete floor, single phase power with ample sockets and a roller shutter door. The Barn features insulated walls with double Yorkshire boarding. Adjacent stores.

THE LAND
Wrapping around the garden with a 2 ACRE PADDOCK to the north and a 14 ACRE FIELD to the south, from which there are exceptional views and direct access from the southern end onto an adjacent bridleway.

SERVICES Mains water, electric. Mains water via private sub metered supply. Private drainage.

POSTCODE PO30 3JE

EPC Rating D

COUNCIL TAX Band F

TENURE Freehold

VIEWINGS All viewings will be strictly by prior arrangement with the sole selling agents, Spence Willard.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Spence Willard in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ('information') as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Spence Willard nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has
been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-06-18

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 176 Homes with Land listings in South East England (10+ acres).

This Property£65,672 / acre
Homes with Land Average (10+ acres) £87,126 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
67 D
86 B

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

24 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    97
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School3.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    195
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School3.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    351
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Nine Acres Primary School3.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    419
    Type
    Community school
  • Newport Church of England Aided Primary School3.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    300
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Christ The King College3.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,131
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England/Roman Catholic
  • Carisbrooke College3.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    615
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Medina College5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,094
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Island Free School7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    613
    Type
    Free schools
  • Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy7.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,156
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Carisbrooke, Newport, Isle of Wight3.1 miles
Co-op Rookley, Rookley3.2 miles
M&S Newport IOW, Newport, Isle of Wight3.9 miles

GP surgery

South Wight Medical Practice2.1 miles

Pharmacy

Day Lewis Pharmacy3.1 miles

Hospital

St Marys Hospital4.5 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Shanklin Rail Station7.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

North of Shorwell176 metres

Typical drive times

Brading19 min · 13 miles
Newport9 min · 4.4 miles
Ventnor18 min · 10 miles
Shanklin18 min · 11 miles
Portsmouth (city)1 hr 4 min · 17 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. The map pin for this listing is approximate, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Medium to low risk (1 in 100 to 1 in 1000)

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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