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Bungalow With Land! Afton Down, Freshwater Bay

Land size
2 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Exceptional location on Afton Down, close to Freshwater Bay
  • Upper floor was once part of the original Freshwater Bay Golf Club
  • Uninterrupted countryside views towards Yarmouth and the Solent
  • Three-bedroom bungalow with scope for renovation/modernisation
  • Grounds extending to approx. two acres
  • Currently operating as a CL campsite with five pitches
  • Direct access to National Trust land and coastal paths
  • A unique opportunity to create a spectacular home in a stunning setting

Description

***ANOTHER PROPERTY UNDER OFFER FROM THE TEAM AT MCCARTHY & BOOKER***
Set on about two acres at the edge of Afton Down, this property boasts sweeping countryside views reaching toward Yarmouth and across the Solent. Its elevated position not only offers stunning vistas but also puts you right among miles of National Trust land and some of the island’s most breathtaking coastal walks.

A Rare And Unique Opportunity At Freshwater Bay - McCarthy & Booker are delighted to present this remarkable property, set within one of the most iconic landscapes of the Isle of Wight. The Bungalow combines part of the original golf club therefore not only giving heritage, scale and unrivalled views in a truly extraordinary setting.

Interior - Inside, the bungalow would benefit from renovation and modernisation, offering scope to reconfigure or extend (subject to planning). The accommodation includes three bedrooms, a central living space, and kitchen, all set against the backdrop of its peaceful and elevated location, in one of the Island’s most sought-after locations.

Exterior - Extending to around two acres, the grounds are currently arranged as a Certified Location (CL) campsite with five touring pitches. This offers flexibility for those seeking to maintain a lifestyle business, create a private retreat, or develop a versatile family residence (subject to the necessary consents).

Step out of the front door directly onto the first tee of Freshwater Bay Golf Club or enjoy immediate access to the open expanse of Afton Down. With National Trust land on the doorstep and Freshwater Bay itself only moments away, this is a location that perfectly blends coastal living with natural beauty. This elevated setting not only delivers an exceptional outlook and some of the Island’s most dramatic coastal walks.

Further Information - Tenure: Freehold
Mains water, sewerage, gas and electricity
EPC: D
Council tax band: D

Freshwater Bay - Positioned close to the charming Freshwater Bay, the property offers the perfect balance of rural tranquillity and coastal living. Freshwater Bay is one of the most picturesque beaches in West Wight and lies just to the South of the village of Freshwater. Set within a designated area of outstanding natural beauty and surrounded by downs offering spectacular views and walks, its easy to see why Tennyson made Farringford and Freshwater Bay his home!

Within the bay there is a family run store (Orchard's, open since 1865!), a charming thatched church, the fabulous Piano Cafe which is open throughout the season and the awesome woodfired pizza van visits the Bay every week throughout the majority of the year.

Freshwater has a large supermarket, butcher, fishmonger and bakery, and a good range of small independent shops. The historic town of Yarmouth is only a short drive (or 40 min walk) away, and has a range of boutique shops, restaurants and pubs. There is also the ferry link to Lymington.

Viewing - Strictly via the sellers sole agents, McCarthy & Booker. Please call the team on or email

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-01-28

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,933 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).

This Property£292,500 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £306,885 / 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
63 D
81 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

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Gas Central Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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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

900 Mbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good LimitedO2 Good LimitedThree Good LimitedVodafone 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 School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    168
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Shalfleet Church of England Primary School3.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    0 to 11
    Pupils
    180
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School5.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    97
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School5.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    313
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Priestlands School6.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,205
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Carisbrooke College8.5 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 School8.9 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, Freshwater0.8 miles
Sainsburys Freshwater Local, Freshwater1.2 miles
Co-op Avenue Road Freshwater, Freshwater1.4 miles

GP surgery

Wight Primary Partnerships Ltd1.1 miles

Pharmacy

Boots1.2 miles

Hospital

Milford On Sea War Memorial Hospital5.2 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

Lymington Pier Rail Station6.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Southdown Road226 metres

Typical drive times

Cowes23 min · 15 miles
Newport17 min · 11 miles
Ventnor26 min · 17 miles
Yarmouth7 min · 4.3 miles
Portsmouth (city)1 hr 13 min · 24 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

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

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.

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