Aldermoor Farm - Lot 1

HISTORY Aldermoor Farmhouse evolved from a pair of cottages belonging to a nearby manor house with the cottages becoming one large dwelling during the 20th Century.

Aldermoor Farm was utilised as a dairy until the mid-20th Century, becoming a B&B in the 1960's.

The house was thoroughly refurbished in 2012 with new wiring, plumbing, insulation, double glazing and loft conversion to provide a fourth en suite double bedroom with stunning views from its elevated position. 

SITUATION Aldermoor Farm is situated in an elevated position in Haylands, on the outskirts of Ryde, providing stunning views across the town and Solent. The property is accessed directly from Upton Road, via a private drive.

The property is situated within close proximity to the nearby countryside, the town centre and numerous beaches.

The Isle of Wight is celebrated as an international yachting and sailing venue, with the annual Cowes Week Regatta in August attracting competitors from all over the world. A full range of yacht and sailing clubs provide a social hub. There are nearby golf courses including Westridge, St Georges & Shanklin
and Sandown Golf Club.

Ryde School with Upper Chine is the main independent (HMC) School on the Island, offering co-education from pre-school to sixth form on a daily, full or weekly boarding basis. Many Island children commute to mainland schools such as Portsmouth Grammar, St Edward's and Hordle Walhampton Prep and there are good feeder links to conveniently located public schools such as Winchester College and St Swithuns' in Winchester, Bryanston, Canford, and the Sherborne schools in Dorset and Malborough College in Wiltshire.

The Island is blessed with a number ofboutique hotels and restaurants, including The George in Yarmouth, The Royal in Ventnor; The Hut (recently voted by GQ Magazine as the best experience 4 years running), North House and The Smoking Lobster. 

GROUND FLOOR Aldermoor Farm is approached via its own private driveway leanding to ample parking.
Entering Aldermoor Farmhouse through the double glazed front porch leads into a utility room and the beautiful timber door providing access into the dwelling.

The entrance hall leads into the useful boot room which has a W/C and historic flagstone floor. The triple aspect kitchen/diner has a range cooker and benefits from a wood burning stove while the living room has an open fire hearth. 

FIRST FLOOR The first floor has a landing which wraps around and has a large airing cupboard. Three double bedrooms, all benefit from en suite facilities with one overlooking the rear of the property with far reaching views across Ryde. 

SECOND FLOOR In 2012, the property was re-modelled, and a loft conversion provided a fourth en suite bedroom at second floor level. This bedroom, with its elevated position within the home, benefits from far reaching views across the
property and further on across Ryde. Loft access is also provided through this bedroom. 

ANNEX There is a separately accessed (self-contained) annex, currently put to use as an office. 

GARDENS AND GROUNDS The farmhouse is served by a private driveway with a path leading to the entrance door of the farmhouse. The mature gardens are sheltered by trees, shrubs and hedgerows providing natural borders.

An orchard contains trees bearing a number of different fruit including cherries, apples, pears, plums, medlars and quince while the vegetable garden has a water-saving system.

There are a number of useful outbuildings including a garage, workshop, greenhouses and sheds, many having connections to electricity, with the workshop also having a connection to water.

In 2022, the current owners planted an oak circle and surrounded it with other native trees as part of the Queen's Green Canopy to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee.

The natural habitat at Aldermoor Farm provides residence for an abundance of wildlife including dragon flies, newts, stoats, birds of prey, water fowl and reptiles.

Lot 1 extends to 4.27 acres.  

AGRICULTURAL BUILDING Within Lot 1, there is a large agricultural barn that is clad on all four sides, with a concrete floor and an electric connection.  

SERVICES Lot 1 - The farmhouse benefits from mains electric, water and gas. Drainage is via a private drainage system (septic tank). The property benefits from solar water heaters. There is also an active well at the property. 

METHOD OF SALE Aldermoor Farm is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole, or in three lots with vacant possession on completion.

NB: Lots 2 and 3 will not be sold away separately until Lot 1 has been transacted. 

ACCESS LOT 1: There is direct vehicular access to the land off the public highway (Upton Road). There is an additional vehicular right of access to the south west, via a 5 bar metal gate. 

TENURE AND POSSESSION Vacant possession will be given of the whole upon completion of the sale. The property is freehold. 

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY The vendors benefit from a wayleave from electricity poles that run overhead across Lot 3, providing an income of about £100/ pa.

A neighbouring property benefits from an easement in relation to access/maintenance of underground pipework and the nearby telecoms mast. 

SPORTING, TIMBER AND MINERAL RIGHTS All sporting, timber and mineral rights are included in the freehold sale, in so far as they are owned. 

POSTCODE PO33 3LA

Marketed by: BCM, Isle of Wight