Property description

An impressive Beachfront Property - with excellent sea views -comprising a light & airy 5-6 bedroom single storey dwelling with Garaging, Studio and Beach House set in mature grounds which provide ample parking and which descend down to a Beach Terrace with gated beach access and overlooking the Beach.

The Beach House and Terrace afford panoramic sea views of the Solent from Osborne House in the west to, Portsmouth's Spinnaker Tower and Ryde's historic Pier to the east. The grounds extend to about 1.3 acres. As they descend towards the sea, the views of the water between the tree standards are quite spectacular. The location is relatively tranquil and private with easy access to the shops and facilities of Ryde, including 2 high speed ferry services to Portsmouth & Southsea. (www.wightlink.co.uk arriving at Portsmouth Harbour Station (with onward links to London Waterloo – approximately 1.5 hours & www.hovertravel.co.uk).

Situated in the sought-after Pelham Fields area of Ryde; the nearby town centre has a good selection of shops and restaurants, as well as the highly regarded Independent Ryde School (5-18 H.M.C.), a short walk from the property via the school playing fields off Spencer Road. There are good walks along the beach to Ryde Sands to the east and to the countryside around Quarr Abbey to the west.



The property was originally constructed in two phases in 1982 and 1992 to provide spacious and flexible accommodation. It is a comfortable family home but, with its beachfront location, also holds the potential for either a refurbishment of the existing structure to give it a contemporary feel with up-to-date fenestration, kitchens and external finishes; subdivision to provide a separate self-contained annexe or replacement with a 'Grand Designs' style architectural statement building making the most of the plot and situation depending on the wishes and needs of any potential buyer. Alterations or new buildings are of course subject to obtaining any necessary statutory and planning consents.  

ACCOMODATION The accommodation is set out on one storey (with loft above); it is described in the photographs and floorplans and more particularly below:



Entrance Porch: with front door opening to:

Entrance Lobby

Entrance Hall: with built in cupboard. Hatch access to roof space.

Sitting Room: South - facing sliding glazed terrace doors opening to the terrace and garden. Wood - burning stove. Wood strip flooring and open to:

Dining Room: With two pairs of sliding, glazed terrace doors to the garden. Sea views. With the adjacent sitting room this triple aspect open plan space is a superb entertaining area with several access onto the gardens.

Kitchen: With fitted units, 1 & 1/2 bowl sink, space for dishwasher, range cooker and refrigerator. Garden and sea views.

Store Room: with gas - fired boiler and storage cupboards. Part glazed door to:

Garden Room/Porch: 2.4 1.78m Of timber framed construction, used as a boot room/store with door to the garden

Utility/Cloakroom: With basin, cupboards, space for dishwasher and drier; WC.

Bedroom 5: With built-in cupboard.

Bedroom 6: Fitted with a pair of built-in cupboards.

Study Area: Incorporating the airing cupboard with hot water cylinder. Glazed terrace doors open onto the garden. Sea views.

Shower Room: Shower Cubicle, basin, WC, heated towel rail.

Bedroom 4: With views across the garden to the sea

Bedroom 1: With a good range of built-in cupboards along one wall. Views across the gardens to the sea.

Dressing Room/Potential Bathroom: with a built-in cupboard and heated towel rail. Drainage and plumbing for a bathroom 'en-suite'.

Bathroom: with bath, basin and WC. Shower cubicle and heated towel rail.

Bedroom 2: Plumbing for a wash basin.

Bedroom 3:. Plumbing for a wash basin.

Bedroom 4: Plumbing for a wash basin. Views over the garden to The Solent. 

OUTSIDE The property is approached over Copesfield Drive, a shared drive from Spencer Road. It owns the verges which are planted and which are edged with split hardwood rails. The driveway that widens into a generous parking area for numerous cars. This area also provides space for boat storage.

Adjacent to the driveway is a timber clad Triple Garage (Approximate Gross Internal Area = 733 sq ft /68.1 sq m) with 3 remotely-operated electric 'up and over' doors and an adjacent wood store. Steps descend to an extensive south-facing paved terrace extending the width the property. There are raised borders, BBQ and a raised fishpond.

A lawned garden with climbing frame and play area and some Apple and Pear trees extends around the western side of the house.



STUDIO/WORK ROOM/GARDEN OFFICE

(Approximate Gross Internal Area 111 sq ft /10.3 sq m). with veranda, sink and work surfaces. Water and electricity connected.



THE BEACH TERRACE

The approach to the shore has been beautifully landscaped with stone and shingle paving leading to steps with lighting which descend to the Beach Terrace though a gently sweeping cutting retained with natural timber.



The Beach Terrace extends along a sea frontage of approximately 40 metres with the (public) Player Beach beyond provides a great space for entertaining or for simply enjoying the views and beautiful summer sunsets. Together with the Beach House it has spectacular panoramic views of the Solent and Spithead. There is a gated access to the beach via steps and an opening in the sea wall. There is a simple gantry/davit (electric battery-powered) crane ideal for lifting kayaks or a small rib/sailing dinghy over the sea wall.



THE BEACH HOUSE

A timber beach house with double glazed doors opening onto the deck (Gross Internal Area 238 sq ft /22.1 sq m). With sink and works surface this simple room provides an ideal venue to eat and entertain by the sea. Water and electricity connected.



The garden largely consists of gently sloping lawns with spaced standard deciduous Ash and Oak trees which slope down to the Beach Terrace



The property benefits from additional rights of pedestrian access across part of the neighboring property to the west, to a further gated access onto the beach. and from a Restrictive Covenant preventing building of any properties in the garden of the property to the west.  

SERVICES & HEATING Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas. Gas-fired central heating, (electric heating to the Studio and Beach House) external lighting and power. CAT5 cabling to the Studio and to the Beach House. The Beach House also has the benefit of CCTV cameras.  

TENURE & POSSESSION, FIXTURES & FITTINGS The property is offered Freehold, with vacant possession on the whole upon Completion. The seller does not include in the sale any gas or electrical appliances, however connected, or any other fixtures, unless expressly mentioned in these particulars as forming part of the sale. Some items may be available by separate negotiation. 

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS Viewing is strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents Biles & Co. To view this property please contact our Isle of Wight office on 01983 872335.  

DIRECTIONS From All Saints Church (by Ryde School) proceed down West Street turning left at the T-junction onto Spencer Road. After approximately 1/4 of a mile turn right into Copsefield Drive and Little Copsefield will be found on the right after about 200 metres. 

COUNCIL TAX: Band F. Amount Payable 2014/15 £2,194.34 

POSTCODE: PO33 3AR