Island Life Magazine Ltd October/November 2016 | Page 14

FEATURED PROPERTY:

Hill Farm

A substantial Georgian style Grade II listed farmhouse in a
wonderful setting on the hillside in an Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty with approximately 12.7 acres and stunning views across
the valley towards the beautiful South Wight countryside.

Hill Farm has been extensively renovated
in recent years with the conversion of
the adjacent stone barn extending the
original farmhouse to provide versatile
accommodation which currently provides a
secondary 2 bedroom living unit but would
equally enhance the 4 bedroom farmhouse
by providing an extra wing which almost
doubles the size of the property.
This impressive home retains many period
features with flagstone floors to much of
the ground floor, sash windows, inglenook
fireplace with bread oven and original
slate worksurfaces. The well-proportioned
principal rooms are to the front of the
property and enjoy a lovely rural outlook.
In the grounds there are a number of
substantial stone outbuildings with stable
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“Within the parish
of Chillerton and
Gatcombe there are
miles of footpaths,
bridleways and
greenways, offering
peaceful and tranquil
walks and some
spectacular views.”

block comprising 6 stables and tack room,
a large tractor barn and threshing barn.
The land is divided into several paddocks
with a further 5 acres available by separate
negotiation, when combined with the sand
school and fantastic riding out this provides
an ideal opportunity for those seeking a
home with equestrian facilities.
Gatcombe is a rural village situated within a
short drive of the main town of Newport, the
pretty Parish Church of St Olave’s is one of
the Island’s oldest churches. Within the parish
of Chillerton and Gatcombe there are miles
of footpaths, bridleways and greenways,
offering peaceful and tranquil walks and
some spectacular views. This property, as part
of a contract signed by Charles Seely in 1907
is provided with free water.

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