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£289,950

Freshwater, Isle of Wight

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1

Description

A two bedroomed, mid-terrace two storey barn conversion ,located on fringes of Freshwater Bay with garage.

This property is set within well maintained communal grounds and benefits from recently upgraded accommodation. There is a modern fitted kitchen open plan to a breakfast/dining area as well as a through lounge with recently added feature log burning stove with patio doors leading out to its own sizeable paved patio terrace.

Moving upstairs to the first floor there are two bedrooms, with the master bedroom having an en suite WC and wash basin. A well appointed bathroom completes the first floor space.

The property also features gas central heating, double glazing and includes a garage and communal car parking.

Location - Afton Barns is a small development of converted barns neatly tucked away between Freshwater and Freshwater Bay and easily accessible to local footpaths and bridleways leading to miles of downland and coastal walks. The Freshwater Bay seafront is nearby as is an 18 hole golf course with stunning sea views! , Afton Nature Reserve, is also close by and The Causeway with the old railway line cycle track to and from the harbour town of Yarmouth, makes this property ideally suited as either a permanent or second home/holiday retreat as desired. The nearest ferry to and from mainland UK is also located in Yarmouth with regular crossings to UK mainland via Lymington. The nearest shops and amenities are a couple of minutes drive or a 15 minute walk away in Freshwater Village with a good mix of bespoke and branded retail outlets, a number of eateries and take aways plus a health centre, sports centre with indoor pool and a library.

Entrance - A bright open plan space with built-in store cupboard, with access to staircase to first floor and into:

Dining Area - 2.388 x 1.862 (7'10" x 6'1") - A bright open plan space with built-in store cupboard under the stairs and open to:

Kitchen - 3.077 x 1.966 (10'1" x 6'5") - Well fitted with a range of smart cupboards and drawers and solid oak work surfaces incorporating a one and half bowl sink unit. There is a built-in electric oven and ceramic hob and a plumbed in washing machine and slimline dishwasher, together with a freestanding fridge/freezer. The 'Vaillant gas central heating boiler is neatly concealed in one of the storage cupboards.

Living Room - 18'1" x 9'7" (59'0"'3'3"" x 29'6"'22'11"") - A good sized reception room with an aspect to the front and rear and access out to the rear paved patio terrace. A feature log burning stove has also been installed providing additional heat and a welcoming focal point.

Stairs To First Floor -

Master Bedroom - 5.507 x 2.899 (18'0" x 9'6") - A large double bedroom with double aspect velux style roof lights to both ends and an access to the loft space. The room also features a useful en suite WC and vanity wash basin.

Bedroom Two - 2.829 x 2.388 (9'3" x 7'10") - A single bedroom with velux style roof light and feature original beams.

Bathroom - 1.983 x 1.902 (6'6" x 6'2") - A well appointed space fitted with a modern white suite comprising fitted furniture with a WC and vanity wash basin and a bath with an 'Aqualisa Quartz' shower unit with electronic hot/cold mixer valve, boost setting and extra remote start/stop control and glass screen to the side.

Outside - To the rear of the property is a private paved patio terrace to sit and enjoy the sunny aspect.

Converted from a complex of old barns, the Afton Barns is situated in large well maintained communal grounds, together with a gravelled driveway off The Causeway which leads to a communal car parking area. In addition, there is a communal refuse area and clothes drying facilities.

Single En-Bloc Garage - Located in second block of garages with up and over style door.

Tenure - Freehold

Council Tax Band - D

Epc Rating - C

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the selling agent Spence Willard in Freshwater.

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
D
Date Posted
2026-09-30

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
73 C
89 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

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

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good LimitedO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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

  • St Saviour's Catholic Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    101
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    168
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Shalfleet Church of England Primary School3.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    0 to 11
    Pupils
    180
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School5.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    97
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School5.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    313
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Priestlands School5.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,205
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Carisbrooke College8.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    615
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Christ The King College8.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,131
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England/Roman Catholic
  • The Arnewood School8.6 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    839
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Medina College10 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,094
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

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

Tesco Isle of Wight Superstore, Freshwater842 metres
Sainsburys Freshwater Local, Freshwater1 mile
Co-op Avenue Road Freshwater, Freshwater1.2 miles

GP surgery

Wight Primary Partnerships Ltd0.9 miles

Pharmacy

Boots0.9 miles

Hospital

Milford On Sea War Memorial Hospital4.9 miles

Green space

Playing Field982 metres

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

Lymington Pier Rail Station5.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Afton Barns59 metres

Typical drive times

Cowes21 min · 14 miles
Newport15 min · 10 miles
Yarmouth5 min · 3.4 miles
East Cowes26 min · 16 miles
Portsmouth (city)1 hr 11 min · 23 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 marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, 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

High risk (1 in 30)

Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.

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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The Old Bank Tennyson Road Freshwater PO40 9AB

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