3 bedroom house

Couthy Butts Farm - LOT 1
It is rare to find a property located in such a wonderfully remote setting in the south of England, with no immediate neighbours and offer the ultimate in privacy and seclusion. Much of the surrounding downland is designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, some of which is owned by the National Trust and also Dark Skies. There are excellent walks and horse riding from the property, including some exceptional coastal views from the downland. Local shops can be found in the nearby villages of Niton and Rookley, whilst more extensive facilities are on offer in Newport and the nearby coastal town of Ventnor with its beach, Botanic gardens and range of restaurants.

The cottage, which is understood to have Georgian origins, has been extensively refurbished and modernised in recent years. The sensitive renovation included installation of Oak framed double glazed windows throughout, new electrical and wiring, as well a new kitchen and bathrooms. The roof was rethatched in 2011 and internally solid Oak internal doors were fitted along with new flooring. A large steel framed barn was built in 2008 about 120m to the west.

The cottage is subject to a Holiday Use restriction (with no limitation on the period of occupation) or can also be used as Shepherd's accommodation from 1st January to 31st May in any year. The cottage is essentially off-grid, with a spring-fed water supply, an LPG gas fired boiler serving the central heating and electric provided via gas fired generator and solar panels with a state of the art battery storage system, with good eco credentials.

The rolling downland is pasture with a stream running along the bottom of the valley through an area of mature woodland, which has a carpet of bluebells in the spring, whilst there is also a spring-fed pond just to the front of the cottage. This unspoilt landscape is wildlife paradise with a diverse range of species including red squirrels, rare dragonflies, hares, wood peckers, fresh water eels and Bee-Eaters. 

ACCOMMODATION  

PORCH
Opening to: 

ENTRANCE HALL
With exposed stonework to walls. Staircase off to first floor with understairs cupboards housing hot water cylinder, Vaillant gas fired boiler and shelving. 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
A dual aspect room with downland views, fitted with base units with solid Oak worksurfaces, including an integral slimline dishwasher with space for a fridge and cooker. Inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Space for dining table. 

SITTING ROOM
A dual aspect room with southerly country views and part glazed door to front garden. Brick and stone chimney, (currently sealed). 

STUDY/BEDROOM 3
Velux window, exposed stonework and outlook to rear garden. 

BATHROOM
Bath with tiled surround, wash basin, WC and twin heated towel rails 

FIRST FLOOR  

LANDING
Dual aspect with country views and exposed stonework. This area could be used as an additional seating area or study. 

BEDROOM 1
A spacious and characterful dual aspect room with sloping ceilings. Exposed stone and brickwork. 

BEDROOM 2
A double bedroom with southerly outlook. 

CLOAKROOM
Wash basin, WC and heated towel rail. 

OUTSIDE
There is a lawned garden surrounding the cottage and a natural pond just to the south. A timber Store has space and plumbing for washing machine. 

THE BARN
Approximately 120m west of the cottage is a modern five bay steel framed barn built in 2008 with an adjacent yard. 

LAND
In all LOT 1 extends to 27.15 acres, comprising approximately 18.3 acres of pasture and around 5.5 acres of mature woodland through which a stream runs and there is a spring-fed natural pond just to the south of the cottage. All fields have water and are mostly fenced for sheep. 

LOT 2 - Available by separate negotiation
A parcel of approximately 13.37 acres immediately to the west of Lot 1, comprising undulating pasture and approximately an acre of mature woodland, with a stream running through part. 

SERVICES
LPG gas tank serving gas fired boiler and central heating. A timber store houses a gas fired 10 KVA generator using battery storage supplemented by Solar Panels. Spring fed water supply, (with filtration and UV treatment). Private drainage system. 

EPC
Rating E 

PLANNING
The property has a planning restriction for Holiday Use only (with no limitation on the period of occupation) so it cannot be a principal home. It can also be used as Shepherd's accommodation from 1st January to 31st May in any year. 

DIRECTIONS
Follow Upper Dolcoppice Lane and upon reaching The Hermitage Country House, bear right and continue along the track towards Downcourt Manor Farm, just before which there is a signed left turn to Couthy Butts Farm, follow the track for approximately ½ mile and you will arrive at the cottage. 

POSTCODE
PO38 2PJ 

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
The land has previously been used to claim Basic Payments and would be suitable to claim again, but there are no BPS entitlements included in this sale. 

RIGHT OF WAY
At the end of Upper Dolcoppice Lane the adopted highways ends and it becomes a private road leading to The Hermitage and other properties which attracts a maintenance charge from the various users. The initial section of private driveway owned by Couthy Butts Farm, has a right of way over it to the field to the west of Lot 2 and is also designated as a public bridleway. Public footpaths cross part of lot 1. 

TENURE
Freehold. Shooting rights let to February 2022. Grazing let until 31st of October 2021. 

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

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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