Howgate Farm

Constructed in 1722 and extended in the 1980's this charming farmhouse has been beautifully refurbished by the current owners before its Grade II listing in 1990. With elevations of island stone and a range of versatile barns and outbuildings converted to accommodation, Howgate Farm provides a well-loved and particularly comfortable family home. The reception rooms offer a perfect balance of formal entertaining and family living space with elegant well-proportioned drawing room with original fireplace, dining room and large farmhouse kitchen and breakfast room with delightful garden room off. On the first floor, the spacious principal suite incorporates a bathroom, dressing room and has delightful views of the garden. The further bedrooms, including a guest suite and two family bathrooms all have views over the gardens and grounds.

Across the courtyard from the house this attractive stone barn has been configured to provide a spacious two bedroom annexe to the house with open plan kitchen, dining and sitting room.

The extensive outbuildings include a range of functional stores, workshop, and a glazed potting shed together with a two bay carport, office and studio with loft space over. A 40ft heated swimming pool and pool house sits to the east of the house.

The gardens form a stunning backdrop to the house with magnificent mature trees giving privacy and shelter from the coastal breeze. Extending to approximately 3 acres the gardens wrap around the house offering a tranquil setting and occasional views to the sea. Flagstone terraces give excellent space for outdoor dining and entertaining. The immaculate grounds include well-stocked flower beds bordering lawns and woodland, which in spring are covered with drifts of daffodils, crocus and snowdrops.

Bembridge Harbour 2.5 miles, Fishbourne 11 miles, Ryde 7.6 miles (with high speed passenger links to Portsmouth, connecting with trains to London Waterloo) (All distances are approximate).

The Village has a good range of small shops for everyday needs, including an excellent fishmonger with freshly caught fish, a farm shop, a butcher, delicatessen and several good restaurants. A more comprehensive range of shopping facilities is available in the county town of Newport (13 miles) and the nearby town of Ryde (7 miles).

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