Clatterford Road, Newport

Occupying a secluded plot in the foreground of Carisbrooke Castle, 3 Clatterford Road is an impressive detached home offering beautifully arranged accommodation across three spacious floors. Built in 2005, the property combines characterful design with a neutral contemporary interior, creating a versatile backdrop for family life and entertaining. At the heart of the home is a generous open-plan kitchen, dining and living space, complemented by two additional reception rooms, while the upper floors provide six double bedrooms and five bathrooms, including four en-suite bedrooms. The house enjoys wonderful natural light throughout, with castle and garden views from the rear elevation, and the layout offers excellent flexibility for a large family, guests, home working or multi-generational use. Outside, wrap-around gardens, a raised sun terrace, extensive driveway parking and a double garage complete this substantial and distinctive home.
Carisbrooke is one of the Island’s most historic village settings, best known for its magnificent castle and surrounded by scenic countryside walks. The village offers a practical range of local amenities, including a convenience store with post office, well-regarded restaurants, two popular family pubs and a medical centre with pharmacy, while schools at both primary and secondary level are nearby. Newport High Street is around a twenty-minute walk from the property, placing shops, cafés, restaurants, a cinema and wider town-centre facilities within easy reach. Regular bus services operate along Clatterford Road, with onward Island-wide connections from Newport bus station, while mainland travel links are accessible via Fishbourne, East Cowes and Cowes. The central location also provides an excellent base for exploring the wider Island, including the rugged coastline and unspoilt beaches of the West Wight.
Notes from the owner
“We have lived and loved this house for years. Both our children and grandchildren have grown here. The endless summers of entertaining, wonderful family gatherings and milestone celebrations for the children. Winter has been magical, tucked away with our magnificent wood burner. It is the cosiest home and you could be anywhere in the world.
3 Clatterford Road has enabled us to have direct access to Newport town whilst giving us a peaceful retreat which many visitors exclaim “We had no idea this house was here!”
The Waverley Pub is a superb family friendly venue with many community events, excellent food and high regard for the neighbouring area.
Carisbrooke castle is illuminated at night and the wonder of its history has always intrigued us. The wildlife is plentiful, families of red squirrels, woodpeckers, pheasants and many wild birds. The walks around the castle and surrounding rural area are literally on the doorstep.
We have lovingly upgraded the house and now the children have trod their own paths it is time to for us to move on. We will always carry the memories of this special place in our hearts and will miss it immensely.”
The Approach
Set back from Clatterford Road, the property is revealed by a long block-paved driveway leading to a generous parking area. The attractive exterior is given distinctive architectural presence by a tall arched statement window, while a porch canopy shelters the main entrance and a five-bar wooden gate provides access through to the extensive rear garden.
Ground Floor
The ground floor begins with an impressive entrance hall, where a turning staircase and tall arched window create a bright and welcoming sense of arrival. Practical storage is provided by a large built-in cupboard and a deep understairs cupboard, helping the space work well for everyday family life.
The main open-plan living area forms the heart of the home, combining living, dining and kitchen zones in one generous, sociable space. The living area features a handsome log-burning stove, while multiple windows and Velux rooflights bring in plenty of natural light. The kitchen continues the characterful feel with farmhouse-style cabinetry, a large island with breakfast bar, integrated dishwasher, microwave space with warming drawers beneath, two integrated fridge drawers, space for a range-style cooker and an American-style fridge-freezer beside a fitted dresser unit.
A utility room sits conveniently beside the kitchen and provides a sink and drainer, space for American-style laundry appliances and a traditional-style door to the rear garden. Two further reception rooms add excellent versatility: the dining room is currently used as an office and opens through French doors to a circular paved terrace, while the playroom/study enjoys dual-aspect windows and is arranged for both work and family use. A ground floor cloakroom completes this level.
First Floor
The first floor is arranged around a spacious landing, naturally lit by the large arched window to the front and a further rear window, with a second staircase continuing to the top floor. The primary bedroom is a bright double room with two rear-facing windows enjoying views of Carisbrooke Castle and the garden, complemented by a walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite bathroom with a shower over jacuzzi bath, WC and pedestal basin.
There are three further double bedrooms on this floor. One enjoys garden views, fitted storage and its own en-suite bathroom, while the remaining two bedrooms also look towards the gardens and continue the neutral decorative scheme. The family bathroom is a characterful space with an obscure arched window, roll-top bath, separate shower set within an alcove, WC, pedestal basin, mid-level wall panelling and a chrome heated towel rail.
Second Floor
The second floor landing is lit by a Velux window and leads to two further en-suite double bedrooms. Both rooms offer generous and flexible accommodation, with Velux windows, side windows and space for bedroom furniture, while each has its own en-suite shower room with shower cubicle, WC and pedestal basin. These rooms would work equally well as guest suites, teenage bedrooms, play space, a games room or additional home-working areas.