LOCATION: Godshill
BEDROOMS: Five in main house and four others
PRICE: Guide £1,575,000
AGENT: Biles and Co
TEL: 872335

Godshill Park House is one of the most charming examples of a Grade II listed Georgian property, exuding a sense of bygone days.
A former grass tennis court on the front lawn and a previous stone-walled kitchen garden are a nod to this stunning home’s colourful past as part of the historic Appuldurcombe Estate. It was later re-incarnated as a quiet country guest house, before being used as an army hospital during the Second World War.
Godshill Park House was bought by the current owner’s family in 1950, so this is a very rare opportunity to acquire this substantial home, on the rural outskirts of Godshill village.
Set in approximately three acres of beautiful grounds, the grand stone-built property is currently arranged as a five-bedroom residence, with adjoining three-bedroom cottage and one-bedroom annexe. This offers new owners the potential to open up the property to provide a much larger, single house or there is potential for sub-letting the surplus accommodation.
The oldest part of the house dates from 1760 and the property lies on the historical approach to Appuldurcombe, with the carriage drive ascending towards the impressive, ornamental Fremantle Gate on the way.
Take your pick from the attractive stone-paved terrace, with water feature and lavender beds, or simply enjoy the peace and tranquillity offered by the landscaped lawns and planted borders.
Having been in the same family for more than 60 years, the house, cottage and annexe have all been painstakingly restored to their former glory.
The main house features accommodation over two storeys and has an impressive reception hall, with flagstone floor and elegant early 19th century staircase.
A stylish drawing room includes a fireplace and a bay with French doors out to the garden.
There is a well-proportioned dining room, as well as a comfortable sitting room/study to the rear of the house.
The light and airy kitchen/breakfast room has a superb walk-in larder, as well as a gas-fired Aga and Neff double oven.
Upstairs, you will find the master bedroom suite, complete with its own balcony, stunning pastoral views, dressing room and en-suite bathroom.
There are four further double bedrooms on this level, as well as a family bathroom.
The cottage, or lodge, is a self-contained wing, with three bedrooms, while the annexe offers more accommodation and was previously let as a one-bedroom holiday home, achieving a Gold Star award from Visit Britain.
Godshill Park House also has a collection of period stone-built outbuildings, including stables, garden stores, a carport and small garages.
There is further potential for conversion or new owners could resurrect the stables, as the upper garden lends itself to be fenced off as a paddock.