Description
Converted from a former Victorian infant school, this stunning property presents a rare opportunity to purchase a truly unique, substantial home, finished to a fabulous specification, and situated in a desirable and convenient location.

Completely upgraded throughout, with sympathetic additions enhancing the character of the original school building, Hopscotch House blends the efficiency of a modern home with the charm of a period property. The flowing floorplan has been thoughtfully designed to create generous room sizes, with bedrooms and bathrooms on both floors offering the potential for the property to be configured in a number of ways to suit a new owners requirements. Fresh, neutral décor is complemented by high-quality fixtures, fittings and finishes throughout, and an abundance of glazing makes the most of the beautiful views and floods the home with glorious natural light. Accommodation comprises a grand entrance hall, open plan kitchen/diner, complete with a walk-in larder and a separate utility room, a snug with large bifold doors to the terrace, two double bedrooms, a bathroom and a plant room on the ground floor, with a gallery landing, two double bedrooms, both ensuite, and a spacious living room with a large balcony on the first-floor.

Set just outside an AONB and surrounded by countryside walks, Hopscotch House is set away from the road, adjacent to the local playing fields and benefitting from wonderful views of the castle and over the enchanting rural landscape of Bowcombe towards Chillerton Down. The historic village of Carisbrooke is most famous for being the home of its magnificent castle and features local amenities such as a well-stocked convenience store with a post office, restaurants, two popular family pubs, and a medical centre with a pharmacy. The village also has four schools at primary and secondary level, and the Isle of Wight College is just three miles away. Supermarkets and Newport High Street are also within easy reach from the property offering plenty of amenities including a range of shops, cafes and restaurants, and a cinema. Frequent bus routes serve Clatterford Road and all Island bus services connect at the nearby Newport bus station. Mainland travel links are within easy reach with regular car ferry travel services just a twenty-minute drive away, and high-speed foot passenger service only a fifteen-minute journey from the property. Being centrally located means you are never far from all the wonderful delights that the Island has to offer, including the beautiful West Wight with its unspoilt rugged coastline.

Welcome to Hopscotch House
A lane leads from Clatterford Road, serving the playing fields and leading to a five-bar gate which provides access to the parking area of the property. A new oak-frame porch perfectly complements the characterful red-brick façade of the property, with a stone path leading to a smart grey composite front door, creating a welcoming entrance to Hopscotch House.

Entrance Hall
The quality of this property is immediately apparent from the grand entrance hall, with fresh white décor, underfloor heating, which continues throughout this floor, luxurious LVT flooring and a double-height design that enhances the feeling of space and light. A period safe has been restored to provide an interesting and useful feature, and there is storage beneath the staircase to the first-floor. Beautiful oak doors lead to bedrooms three and four, to the bathroom and to the plant room, which is home to the hot water system and the underfloor heating manifold, which is neatly concealed within a bespoke cupboard. An open arch leads into the kitchen/diner.

Kitchen/Diner
The stunning kitchen/diner is spacious and light, with large format neutral tile flooring, double aspect glazing and a chimney breast which is double sided, and has a woodburning stove, set on a stone hearth. There is plenty of space for a large dining table, with a feature pendant light over, and a door connects to the utility room. The fabulous new kitchen is a mix of base cabinets and a large island, finished with contemporary dark blue shaker style doors, complemented with stainless steel hardware, solid wood worktops with matching open shelves over, and neutral stone tiled splashbacks. There is an inset double Belfast sink with a spray mixer tap, a large gas range set into the island, with a modern extractor hood over, and integrated appliances include a dishwasher and undercounter fridge. A natural wood sliding barn style door opens into a walk-in pantry which has a light and built-in shelving, offering an enviable amount of further storage. Either side of the chimney breast, steps lead down to the snug.

Snug
Flooded with natural light and with a lovely outlook through the full width bifold doors, the snug is well proportioned. The large format tiled floor continues, and the chimney breast is finished in exposed brick, adding to the charm and tying in with brick pillars which add interest to the room. The bifold doors open onto a broad sandstone terrace, perfectly blending inside/outside living.

Utility Room
Ideally situated, complete with a glazed door to the rear garden, the utility room also serves as a perfect boot room. There is a fitted worktop and splashback, with fitted cabinets under, an inset sink and drainer with a mixer tap, and space for a washing machine and dryer. The tiled floor continues, and the utility is also home to a combi boiler.

Bedroom Three
Bedroom three is a good-size, with white décor and LVT flooring, and benefits from a triple window to the front aspect.

Bedroom Four
Another well-proportioned bedroom, with LVT flooring, white décor and a window to the side aspect which has frosted glass for privacy.

Family Bathroom
Perfectly positioned to serve the ground floor, the family bathroom exudes a hotel style chic, with dark vinyl flooring, a mix of botanical and neutral tiles, modern black fittings and white walls. A white suite comprises a full-size bath with a rainshower over, complete with a sleek glass screen, a contemporary vanity basin with storage under, a mixer tap and an illuminated mirror over, a matching concealed cistern WC and a heated towel rail.

First-Floor Landing
The characterful turning staircase leads up to a gallery landing, with restored pine floors and original timberwork left exposed to enhance the charm of the building. Oak doors lead to bedrooms one and two, and double doors lead into the living room.

Living Room
Generously proportioned, with two pairs of French doors leading onto the balcony, plus four large Velux windows fulling the space with light, the first floor living room is a wonderfully versatile room, which could also make a luxurious primary bedroom. Restored pine floors, white walls and vaulted ceilings combine, and there are a pair of large niches that could accommodate a TV, plus doors to useful under-eaves storage. From the French doors, the large decked balcony spans the rear elevation of the house and provides a fantastic outside space. The panoramic rural views extend from Chillerton Down to Carisbrooke Castle and on to the rooftops and church tower of the village, and frosted glazed panels to either side of the balcony create both privacy and shelter to create a secluded spot.

Bedroom One
The character continues, with a semi-vaulted ceiling, pine floors and a large box window to the front aspect. A door leads to an ensuite shower room.

Ensuite
The luxurious ensuite has a generous walk-in shower, a countertop basin with sleek mixer taps, a low-level WC and a heated chrome towel rail. Marble effect tiles add style and complement the pine flooring.

Bedroom Two
Almost a mirror image of bedroom one, the second bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, pine floors, a window to the side aspect with frosted glass for privacy, and a door to an ensuite shower room.

Ensuite
Marble style tiling and pine flooring combine in the ensuite, which has a walk-in shower, countertop basin with mixer tap, low-level WC and a heated chrome towel rail.

Outside
To the front, a small courtyard is laid to gravel, with a stone path to the front door. To the rear, gates are set into a characterful brick boundary wall and lead into a large gravel parking area. A paved stone terrace spans the rear elevation, providing a fabulous outside dining and seating area, and is surrounded with built-in planters. A paved path connects to the door to the utility room. Next to the garage, there is a historic well, and to the rear of the garden, trees have been planted to increase privacy.

Garage
The open-fronted garage has an attractive timber frame and slate roof, and benefits from a store/workshop to the side.

Hopscotch House presents a rare opportunity to purchase a completely renovated, unique home, effectively brand new but retaining the period character and charm of its Victorian roots, set in a popular and convenient location. An early viewing with the sole agent Susan Payne Property is highly recommended.

Additional Details
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: TBC
Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage

Agent Notes:
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures and fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Susan Payne Property Ltd. Company no. 10753879.

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