Strathwell Dale, High Street, Whitwell, PO38 2QE

A truly unique and characterful Grade II listed period cottage, believed to date back to the late 16th century, this remarkable home is steeped in history and full of charm.

Extensively researched by the current owners, this semi detached cottage is thought to have originally been owned by smugglers before later serving as a dairy cottage.

Today, it has been sympathetically restored to create a beautiful and highly individual home, while retaining a wealth of original features and fascinating reminders of its past.

During their ownership, the current vendors uncovered a number of hidden treasures, including impressive inglenook fireplaces concealed behind later brickwork and the original bread oven, which remains intact and now provides a wonderful feature.

Throughout the cottage there are further intriguing signs of its history, with possible smugglers’ storage spaces and hidden areas that hint at the many stories this home could tell.

The accommodation is both spacious and full of character, comprising two generous sitting rooms, a separate breakfast room, a characterful kitchen with original serving windows once used when locals collected milk, a separate utility room, three double bedrooms, two bathrooms and three toilets.

Outside, the property continues to impress with a delightful plot featuring beautiful rear gardens, off-road parking for two cars, a summer house, storage sheds and an original working well.

This exceptional home has also inspired a fascinating article by a local historian, exploring its construction, former uses and the remarkable discoveries made by the current owners.

Situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Whitwell, the property is ideally placed for access to the stunning south coast and the Jurassic coastline, while Newport and its wide range of amenities are also within easy reach.

A rare opportunity to own a home with such history, character and individuality