Freshwater, Isle of Wight
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
Description
A well presented and recently extended three bedroomed two storey barn conversion with garage and private garden located in Freshwater Bay.
Extensively upgraded in recent times by the current owner, this well presented barn conversion is now set over two floors following the current owners addition of a third bedroom on the first floor in 2023. The internal dimensions and accommodation is a pleasant surprise given the appearance from the outside making this well presented home a bit of a 'Tardis' and offers two double ground floor bedrooms,(one with ensuite WC and wash hand basin), a double shower room including WC and wash hand basin, a bespoke fitted kitchen, a utility with space and plumbing for both washing machine and dishwasher, a dining area, and a substantial living space with patio doors to rear garden. Moving upstairs via bespoke wood staircase, there is a large double bedroom with three Velux windows and some built-in storage. Outside the property has its own private garden to the rear which is mostly paved with a wood arbour and gate to parking and garage area .
Location - Afton Barns enjoys a tucked away location in Freshwater Bay and there are numerous easily accessible local footpaths and bridleways with access to Afton Nature Reserve, The Causeway and the old railway line cycle track running between Yarmouth and Freshwater Bay, giving access to the harbour town of Yarmouth, In addition there is a nearby beach and seafront at Freshwater Bay and an 18 hole golf course with some far reaching sea views .The location makes this property ideally suited as either a permanent or second home/holiday retreat. The nearest shops can be found in Freshwater Village with a good range of bespoke and well known supermarket chains and amenities including a health centre, a sports centre with indoor pool and a library. The nearest ferry to and from the mainland can be found at Yarmouth a short 10 minute drive away with regular sailings to the mainland UK via Lymington.
Living Room Area - 4.830 x 3.520 (15'10" x 11'6") - A generous and well lit space with 15mm engineered Oak flooring throughout ,sliding patio doors to and from rear garden, internal door into hall and open to:
Dining Area - 4.355 x 3.025 (14'3" x 9'11") - Offering plenty of room for a large family table and chairs with window to the rear, bespoke wood staircase to first floor and open to:
Kitchen - 3.370 x 2.620 (11'0" x 8'7") - A bespoke kitchen including a Smeg range cooker with Bosch cooker hood over and an inset one and a half sink and drainer. There is a good range of kitchen units with integral dishwasher and there is also access to a utility room.
Utility - Space and plumbing for washing machine
Bedroom One - 7.675 x 2.910 (25'2" x 9'6") - A double bedroom with window to front overlooking gardens and door to ensuite with WC and wash hand basin.
Bedroom Two - 3.675 x 2.840 (12'0" x 9'3") - Another double bedroom with window to front aspect.
Shower Room - 2.195 x 1.975 (7'2" x 6'5") - Comprising a walk-in double shower, WC, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and heated towel ladder.
Stairs To First Floor - Bespoke staircase to first floor loft conversion.
Attic Room/Additional Bedroom - 7.675 x 2.190, (sloping ceilings) (25'2" x 7'2", ( - A substantial room with three Velux windows providing an abundance of natural light and currently being used as a third bedroom. There is eaves storage on both sides and a built-in wardrobe/storage space with double doors.
Outside - Outside to the front there is a communal garden area maintained by shared maintenance arrangement. To the rear there is a private garden mostly paved with a wood built arbour and a wood gate to rear gravelled drive with pedestrian access to en-bloc garage and parking.
En-Bloc Garage - A single garage with up and over door with parking in front on concrete hardstanding.
Tenure -
Council Tax Band - D
Epc Rating - C
Viewing - Strictly by appointment only via Spence Willard Estate Agents in Freshwater
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- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- D
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
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Property Features
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Connectivity
Broadband
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80 Mbps
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Mobile signal
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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
- Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School5.4 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 313
- Type
- Academy converter
- 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
Secondary
- Priestlands School5.6 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.
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Amenities
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Flood Risk
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