NORRIS LODGE

NEW BARN ROAD, EAST COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT

NORRIS LODGE
NEW BARN ROAD, EAST COWES,
ISLE OF WIGHT
AN EXQUISITE PERIOD LODGE THAT
HAS BEEN EXTENSIVELY REFURBISHED
OCCUPYING A QUIET PICTURESQUE
SETTING WITH SUPERB VIEWS OVER THE
NORRIS CASTLE ESTATE AND TO THE
SOLENT.
This historic property which is listed, Grade II,
was built as one of the lodges to Norris Castle
and is believed to originate from around 1920.
Situated in a quiet location just within the gated
entrance of The Norris Castle Estate, there is
an outlook from most rooms towards the listed
parkland and towards The Solent. The amenities
of East Cowes are nearby, including a Waitrose
store, marinas, car ferry to Southampton and a
‘floating bridge’ into West Cowes.
The Norris Castle Estate borders The Osborne
Estate, which is owned by the National Trust
and there is also a golf course. The Norris Estate
also has Royal connections with the castle
having been visited by the Prince Regent, later
George IV in 1819 and subsequently by Duchess
of Kent with her daughter who became Queen
Victoria.
The Norris Estate was sold in 2015 and it is proposed
that the Castle itself will become a luxury hotel and
prestigious wedding venue. It is currently proposed
the main access to the castle will be via Springhill.
The comprehensive and sympathetic refurbishment
of the lodge has retained its original character and
features and involved the renewal of electrical,
plumbing and heating systems, along with installation
of a new kitchen and shower room, floor coverings
and complete redecoration. Newly installed hardwood
windows match the original eye-catching design.
ACCOMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
HALL Original front door with decorative fanlight over.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM A characterful room with a
wide bay window fitted with a new kitchen featuring base and
wall cupboards and solid oak worksurfaces. Integral dishwasher,
oven, hob and extractor. Large built-in cupboard suitable for
housing fridge/freezer/microwave. Access to Lobby with part
glazed door to garden. Cupboard housing wall mounted Vaillant
gas fired boiler.
CLOAKROOM WC and wash basin.
SITTING ROOM A triple aspect room with wide bay window
providing wonderful country views. Decorative fireplace, oak
flooring and French doors opening to the garden. Original
staircase with antique pine treads leads to the first floor.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING Outlook over the garden.
BEDROOM 1 A good-sized double bedroom with wonderful
views over the listed parkland of Norris Castle and towards The
Solent. Built-in cupboard.
BEDROOM 2 A further double bedroom, also featuring a bay
window. Walk-in cupboard with window.
SHOWER ROOM Well fitted in a contemporary style with
corner shower, wash basin with cupboards beneath, WC and
heated towel rail.
OUTSIDE A gravelled parking area provides private parking for
a couple of cars, beyond which is a paved terrace and a largely
lawned garden enclosed by stone walling and mature hedging
from which there are wonderful views over the parkland and
towards The Solent. To the far end of the garden, stone steps lead
up to a raised terrace forming an al fresco dining area. There is
also a basic timber store/former garage and shed.
POSTCODE PO32 6AZ
SERVICES Mains water, electricity and private drainage. Gas
central heating.
COUNCIL TAX Band C
VIEWINGS All viewings will be strictly by prior arrangement
with the sole selling agents, Spence Willard.
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