10 bedroom detached house for sale in Whitwell, Isle of Wight, PO38, SO41, PO38

Knight Frank, Covering New Forest

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£1,995,000

10 bedroom detached house for sale in Whitwell, Isle of Wight, PO38, SO41, PO38

Price:

£1,995,000

Summary:

Used

Location:

Godshill, IOW

Description:

The Hermitage has been the subject of an extensive refurbishment programme within the past few years which included the reconfiguration of some rooms to allow for a much more useful layout. It is set in stunning, mature grounds, bordering woodland providing a quiet, secluded setting. This significant landmark property is surrounded by attractive rolling countryside; designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with excellent walks and riding accessible directly from the property including onto St Catherine's Down itself from which there are stunning views of much of the Island including the nearby south western coast. Whilst the current house is believed to have been largely re-built around 1895, it is constructed on the footprint of an older house, 'The Medina Hermitage', which was the seat of Michael Hoy. Born in 1758, Hoy became a successful merchant who established strong trading links with Russia and resided there for some years working for The Russia Company and later served as a Sheriff of London. The original house is shown in an engraving dated 1824 by the celebrated Island artist George Brannon. Michael Hoy also had the nearby Hoy monument, also called the Alexandrian Pillar, erected on top of St Catherine's Down. The house, having been a full-time private home, is currently used as a second home and a profitable boutique holiday let that is currently generating around £115,000 of gross income per annum. There are 10 double rooms with en-suite facilities, all individually styled and extremely impressive reception rooms on the ground floor with a kitchen/diner that measures some 40ft long. Ground Floor Entrance hall: An impressive and spacious entrance with an oak staircase with carved newel posts. Ornate fire surround housing wood burning stove. Drawing room: An elegant panelled room with an open fireplace with marble surround. Original wooden floorboards, two sets of French. Still available at ListedBuy!

Posted:

June 21 2023 on ListedBuy