Summary - STANDEN HOUSE, BLACKWATER ROAD, NEWPORT PO30 3BD
12 bed 5 bath Manor House
Rare Grade II* Georgian manor with c.19 acres and development potential (STP)..
Grade II* Listed Georgian manor with significant historic features
About 9,434 sq ft of flexible accommodation across three floors
Approximately 19 acres: formal gardens, walled kitchen garden, pasture and woodland
Includes barns, stables and two partly converted cottages (development potential STP)
Grand ballroom, oak staircase, marble fireplaces and many original period details
Listed status will restrict alterations and may increase restoration costs
Very slow broadband and private drainage (septic tank) on site
Council Tax Band G; parts of the estate require ongoing maintenance
Standen House is an exceptional Grade II* Listed Georgian manor commanding elevated, panoramic views across Chillerton and Gatcombe Downs. The principal house extends to about 9,434 sq ft with grand reception rooms — including a ballroom, oak staircase and original marble fireplaces — set within c.19 acres of formal lawns, walled kitchen garden, pastureland and woodland. The estate includes barns, stables and two partly converted cottages that offer further development or income potential, subject to listed‑building and planning consent.
This property will suit a buyer seeking a prestigious private residence, heritage restoration project or country-house enterprise. Much of the historic fabric has been sympathetically retained and the house is liveable, with mains water/electric, an oil boiler (serviced), partial electrical upgrades and outbuildings connected to services. The site also benefits from garage parking, excellent mobile signal and long private drive access from the A3020.
Material constraints are significant and should be considered early. Standen House’s Grade II* listing and additional listed outbuildings mean any alterations will require listed‑building consent and careful conservation; this may restrict redevelopment and add cost. Broadband speeds are very slow and the property uses private drainage (septic tank). Council Tax is high (Band G) and parts of the estate need ongoing maintenance and further renovation in places.
For buyers motivated by history and scale, the estate offers rare long‑term value: extensive grounds, several ancillary buildings with potential (STP), and agricultural paddocks licensed for grazing. Professional advice from conservation architects and planning specialists is recommended before purchase to assess conversion scope and listed‑building obligations.
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