Halletts Shute, Norton, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight

Believed to date back to the 1700s, this exceptional character cottage is thought to be one of the most historic homes in the area. Tucked away within approximately 1 acre of secluded, mature gardens, it offers a rare blend of tranquillity and convenience—just a short distance from Yarmouth, with its amenities, harbour, beaches, and fast ferry link to Southampton.

The property is accessed via a private driveway serving only one other dwelling, leading to a spacious double garage, a former pottery outbuilding, and the charming main house. The grounds also feature discreetly placed solar panels, a south-facing paved patio, a gated paddock, greenhouse, and a timber summer house—perfect for enjoying the peaceful setting.

Inside, the central entrance hall leads to a spacious L-shaped sitting room with a multi-fuel wood burner and triple-aspect windows and doors opening onto the gardens. The fully fitted kitchen includes a traditional gas Rayburn and garden views. A scullery and utility room provide further practicality.

A hallway leads to a ground-floor bathroom, a cosy study/snug, and a large, versatile reception room—ideal as a guest suite, studio, or home office. Upstairs are two generous double bedrooms with eaves storage. The principal bedroom includes two walk-in cupboards—one currently used as a kitchenette, offering potential for an en-suite (subject to consent). A spacious family bathroom serves both rooms.

Offering rich character, flexible living space, and a peaceful natural setting, this unique home is ideal for those seeking privacy and historic charm close to the coast. It’s a perfect rural escape with excellent access to Yarmouth’s amenities and transport links.

What the Owner says:

My parents fell in love with this property from the minute they saw it. The thirty years they spent there were probably the happiest of their lives. This property has a unique location. Close enough to Yarmouth to enjoy sailing and socialising, yet tucked away, allowing my mother time to follow her artistic passions of painting and creating ceramics in her pottery.

The cottage was my mother’s true ‘happy place’. The cottage is light filled, spacious yet cosy. My mother loved all the historic features and treasured stories of its past. Always a fan of the local island stone, she was thrilled to have some exposed within her study space. Here she kept her art equipment and would sit, gathering inspiration for her next projects. Great excitement came, when, some remedial works to the outer wall, revealed a previously blocked up doorway. My mother insisted on leaving it exposed and found the perfect sculpture with which to set it off.

My father had insisted on purchasing a home in which they could live downstairs if the need ever arose. He delighted in his expansive and quiet study in the annex. Here he could be found sitting at his computer, where, amongst other hobbies, he helped monitor the reintroduction of red squirrels to the Isle of Wight. In latter years his study did indeed provide accessible accommodation.