For sale at £1,995,000 and located on the beautiful southern slopes of Arreton Down in the heart of the Isle of Wight's picturesque countryside, every inch of the eight-bedroom Arreton Manor has been sympathetically restored by the current owners Andy and Julia Grayling.

Julia has created a wonderful family home whilst retaining all of the original character of the house, from the exquisite Jacobean wood-panelling to the James I fireback, the Manor seamlessly blends history and the past with the needs of modern day living. It is this ambience that has also made it a popular wedding venue.

Set in four and a half-acres of stunning grounds and Listed Grade II, Arreton Manor is truly one of the most impressive houses on the Isle of Wight. The existing manor is on the site of a far older house that is mentioned in the Dooms Day Book. It has been owned by eight monarchs among whom King Alfred the Great mentions the house in his last will and testament. It will come as no surprise that Arreton Manor also offers secret passages and hidden rooms.

The house boasts many fine open-fire places, stone-mullioned windows and extensive period oak joinery and panelling. It has seen many famous faces pass through its grand oak-panelled entrance hall as music producer, Andy, has worked with the likes of Tori Amos, Liz Fraser, Gary Numan, Korn and U2.

Andy runs his recording studio from The Old Dairy, a detached stone and brick building which offers additional accommodation. In addition, there is also a stone barn with stabling, stores and former shop, which also has the potential for conversion.

Arreton Manor is for sale through Christopher Scott for £1,995,000. For further information contact 01983 242 121 / sales@christopherscott.co.uk or visit www.christopherscott.co.uk.

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Note to editors: Andy and Julia are selling Arreton Manor and intend to buy another period house that needs restoring and would be happy to talk about their time at the house and the experience of renovating it.

For further information contact: Fergus Dunipace, citruspr, 01590 676432 fergus@citruspr.co.uk / www.citruspr.co.uk

Arreton lies in the centre of the Isle of Wight just three miles from the market town of Newport. A high-speed ferry service to the mainland which takes just 15 minutes is available from nearby Ryde to Portsmouth. For those wishing to sail, The Solent offers an abundance of opportunity and the world-renowned sailing venue of Cowes is only eight miles away. The island has a diverse range of water and land-based sports with extensive areas of unspoilt coast and downland designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Superb country walks can be accessed from the property.