IF YOU have always dreamed of living in a cottage with a thatched roof in the heart of the village, then this could be your chance.

Number 5 Brookside Cottages in Whitwell High Street is a beautiful thatched cottage on the Isle of Wight with three double bedrooms and Grade II-listed parts in a stunning village location.

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Originally built in the 1600s, the current owners have been able to tastefully modernise the interior of the home and it is ready for the new owners to move straight into and enjoy from day one.

Inside, this lovely cottage comprises of a spacious sitting room of around 17ft in length with exposed wooden beams, which flows through to the bright and airy lounge that is warmed by a cosy log-burner.

Isle of Wight County Press: This beautiful home blends traditional and modern styles. Photo: Trigg & Co. This beautiful home blends traditional and modern styles. Photo: Trigg & Co. (Image: Trigg & Co)

As you move on around the home, there’s a modern family bathroom and a peaceful study area to relax in. 

There is also a modern-style country cottage kitchen/diner with a range cooker and with stable doors leading out into the sun room, which is a beautiful place to sit and read the newspapers.

There’s also three double bedrooms, two of which are on the first floor.

The master bedroom is housed on the ground floor and is spacious and benefits from vaulted ceiling and added Velux windows, plus an en-suite bathroom with a gorgeous roll top bath.

Outside, there is a driveway which provides off-road parking and a handy bin store. 

The stunning rear garden spans out over the brook and has beautiful views over the fields at the rear.

There are plenty of seating areas to sit and enjoy the rural surroundings and there’s a summerhouse to enjoy while watching the wildlife.

Isle of Wight County Press: There's a gorgeous garden too. Photo: Trigg & Co.There's a gorgeous garden too. Photo: Trigg & Co. (Image: Trigg & Co)

Whitwell is a lovely community to live in, with a thriving village pub, The White Horse Inn, as well as family-run Whitwell Garage, and a village hall which hosts a large programme of events throughout the year.

It’s just a short drive to the cosmopolitan town of Ventnor, which has primary and secondary schools, as well as a wide range of independently owned shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.

If you like sandy beaches, the resorts of Sandown and Shanklin are only a short drive away.

Whitwell is also within a 20-minute drive of the county town of Newport, for a wider range of shops, supermarkets and leisure facilities.

This lovely cottage is well worth a viewing to appreciate just how spacious and appealing it is.

LOCATION: Whitwell
BEDROOMS: Three
PRICE: £475,000
AGENT: Trigg & Co
TEL: 01983 525710

WEB: isleofwightestateagents.co.uk

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