Summary - STANDEN HOUSE, BLACKWATER ROAD, NEWPORT PO30 3BD
14 bed 8 bath Detached
A rare historic estate with extensive grounds and flexible income potential.
- Grade II* listed Georgian country house with many original features
- c.19 acres: formal gardens, three grazing fields, south-facing walled kitchen garden
- Large footprint: approximately 9,343 sq ft; 14 bedrooms and eight bathrooms
- c.10,000 sq ft of ancillary buildings including barn, stables, coach house
- Elm Cottage: detached two-bedroom unit with separate access, letting potential
- Listed status will restrict alterations and complicate major works
- Very slow broadband; not suitable for heavy remote-working reliance
- Council tax high and maintenance costs likely substantial
Standen House is a rare Grade II*-listed Georgian country house set within c.19 acres on the Isle of Wight, offering an exceptionally large footprint of some 9,343 sq ft. The main house marries 17th- and 18th-century fabric — including a 17th-century staircase, original fireplaces, sash windows and high ceilings — with a later Victorian wing. The estate includes c.10,000 sq ft of ancillary buildings and Elm Cottage, a separate two-bedroom house with its own access.
The plan provides extensive reception rooms, a sizeable kitchen with pantry and an historic south-facing walled kitchen garden; upstairs are 14 bedrooms and eight bathrooms spread across multiple staircases and attic space. The house’s scale and historic features suit a private family residence, a multi-bedroom country retreat, or an owner-occupied property with income potential from holiday lets or ancillary units.
Important practical notes: the listed status (Grade II*) will restrict alterations and could complicate repairs or conversion work. Broadband speeds are very slow and the property will require ongoing maintenance because of its age and breadth of outbuildings. Council tax is in the higher band and running costs for a house of this size should be expected.
For buyers seeking character and land, Standen House offers long-term scope: restore and adapt the ancillary buildings, operate Elm Cottage as a self-contained let, or retain the estate as a private rural retreat within easy reach of Newport and island amenities.
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