Property description

The castellated property, which is believed to have been the first to be built on the road, provides accommodation over three floors, with four bedrooms to the first floor and the benefit of annexe accommodation with separate access from the ground floor.

The large garden provides an oasis of tranquility and a haven for children with several mature trees and shrubs creating natural play areas. A windmill is thought to have once been located at the end of the garden and the original millers cottage is still in place. The cottage would make an excellent outdoor study or playhouse.

To the side of the property is a large gravelled area with parking for several cars.

Known as the “Town on the Beach”, Ryde is the largest of the Isle of Wight towns and boasts boutique and independent shops and cafes set on an expanse of sandy beach.

The property is ideally situated for Ryde School and within a short walk are the high speed passenger links to Southsea and Portsmouth Hard, which makes commuting to the mainland or getting into the capital via the National rail network convenient from this well situated family home.

A stone step leads up from the roadside to a wooden part glazed front door into a porch with a tiled floor and two doors either side; one giving access to the sun room and the other to the outside of the property. A further stone step leads up to a wooden door into the hallway.

ENTRANCE HALL With a combination of flagstone and wooden flooring. Cupboard providing storage. Radiator. Feature arch sash window providing natural lighting across the stairs and to first floor landing. From the entrance hall is also access through a large hatch to the CELLAR which spans the width of the house and provides additional storage.

Door through to:

SITTING ROOM Sash window looking out over the garden and French doors leading out to the garden with two further sash windows in a bay. Original wooden shutters close over the windows. Adjacent door to living room.

Step from hallway down to:

DINING ROOM A lovely light and airy room with a door to the outside to the front of the property. Large brick fireplace with working chimney, currently housing an electric fire. Radiator. Two wooden doors lead to:

KITCHEN Electric hob, space for fridge and dishwasher and range of floor and wall units. Two large sash windows allow plenty of light into this room and give super views out across the garden. Stainless steel double bowl sink with mixer tap.

UTILITY/BOOT ROOM Space for washing machine and tumble dryer, stainless steel sink. Boiler providing heating for downstairs. Space for fridge or freezer. Floor units and wall cupboard provide useful storage. Radiator. Door to:

CLOAKROOM With white suite comprising wc and corner sink and window to garden at rear of property. Two fully glazed doors lead out to the side of the property giving access to the front and rear gardens and side gate to the road.

LIVING ROOM With wood panelled floor, original fireplace with working chimney. Full height bay doors leading out straight into the garden. Door to:

SUN ROOM Tiled floor and windows all round with access to the main porch and annexe hallway. From the living room door leads to:

ANNEXE KITCHEN With electric hob, single bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap, space for fridge and washing machine. A number of wall and floor units provide useful storage. Radiator and window to side of property. Door through to:

LOUNGE/BEDROOM Full length glazed doors leading out to a patio and parking area. Two radiators and windows to side of property.

From annexe kitchen door to:

HALL With access to parking, stone walled garden and sun room. Door to:

BATHROOM White suite comprising bath with Triton shower over, sink and wc. Window to front of property.

FIRST FLOOR

Wide staircase leads up to the first floor landing with two radiators, understairs cupboard and airing cupboard housing Vaillant boiler providing hot water and heating for upstairs. Door to:

BEDROOM 1 Excellent sized double bedroom with original sash windows looking out over the garden, two radiators and plenty of room for additional furniture as required.

BEDROOM 2 Further excellent sized double room with radiator, lovely bay window with original sash windows looking out across the garden and allowing natural light to surround this room.

BEDROOM 3 A generous sized double room with sash windows giving views across the garden. Two radiators.

BEDROOM 4 Light and airy double room with lovely arched sash windows to the front of the property. Radiator.

BATHROOM Excellent space with bathroom suite comprising corner bath with shower over, wc, sink and bidet. Two radiators and two original sash windows with obscured glass to the front of the property. Subject to permissions this room could be converted into two bathrooms if required giving bedroom 1 an ensuite.

From the first floor landing, stairs lead up to:

ATTIC ROOM A very useful space which extends along the length of the house providing an additional bedroom, study and storage. There is also access through a dormer window to the roof top enjoying the views across the garden.

OUTSIDE

A stone wall surrounds the front and side of the property giving additional privacy whilst sitting in the front garden enjoying the afternoon sun. Steps lead down to a side gate giving access to the main road.

The entire garden was originally walled and you can see remainders of the stone wall in evidence following the boundaries at the front and to the rear of the property.
Immediately to the back of the house is a patio where you can relax and enjoy the pleasant surroundings of this wonderful garden.

The large garden is well established, laid to lawn with mature trees giving shade on a summer’s day and providing a superb opportunity for children to run
and enjoy the outdoors and have their own little secret gardens.

Continuing on down the garden through cherry and apple trees brings you to an enchanting cottage which is thought to have been the original living accommodation for the miller when the Windmill was in situ.

The MILLERS COTTAGE (9’6 x 11’11) has two floors with two doors leading into the building. It would make a super area for either an outside office or a children’s playhouse. No services are connected to this building. There is a small pond by the cottage and this is also where the boundary to the garden is. There are two greenhouses, two sheds and an outside storage area.

COUNCIL TAX Band F

TENURE Freehold

HEATING Two gas boilers providing heating to the ground and first floor via a radiator system.

SERVICES Mains electric, gas, water and drainage.

AGENTS NOTES

Our description of any appliances and/or services (including any central heating system) should not be taken as any guarantee that these are in working order. None of these statements contained in these particulars as to the property are to be relied on as statements of fact. These particulars do not form part of any contract. Especially if travelling long distances, if there is any point of particular importance, please contact Hose Rhodes Dickson who will be pleased to clarify the information. Floor plans are chematic and are for guidance only. Measurements are approximate. Please note that our photographs depict the property in a furnished condition. On completion all furnishings will be removed unless specifically mentioned elsewhere as being included in the sale. Details and photographs prepared October 2014.

Property Features :

• Grade II listed property enjoying vistas over its park like gardens
• 4 bedrooms plus annexe accommodation
• Large garden with ample parking

Property Info:

• FLOOR PLAN