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£695,000
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7 bedroom link detached house for sale

Melville Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight
Chain-free
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Link detached house
7 bed
3 bath

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold | 1900 yrs left
Council tax: Band F
Broadband: Ultra-fast 900Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
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Heating: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Leasehold (1900 years remaining)
  • * Spacious Grade II listed Georgian town house
  • * 7 bedroom potential
  • * 3 reception rooms
  • * Huge character and charm
  • * Original period features
  • * Sea views
  • * In need of modernisation
  • * Close to town centre & beaches
  • * Enclosed established gardens
  • * Off Street parking
Set on popular Melville Street in the heart of a conservation area, this imposing & spacious Grade II listed Georgian residence, packed with period charm and historical character, offers a wonderful coastal lifestyle, just a short stroll away from the fabulous seafront which boasts golden sandy beaches. The property is listed as being of architectural and historic interest, and is steeped in local provenance and heritage. The town centre is also conveniently located within a short walking distance, as are excellent mainland transport links. Having been in the current family for over 40 years, 'Wight Knights' offers huge scope for extensive renovation and modernisation, with the potential to become an imposing, and very unique period town house ( with potential for seven bedrooms) in a good size plot with magnificent established gardens, an elegant Georgian facade, and wrought-iron gates opening to a private front court yard. The property offers substantial accommodation arranged over three floors, with huge character and charm, still retaining many period features such as interior window shutters, sash windows, high ceilings, deep skirtings, traditional coving and cornicing, and an ornate feature fireplace. Although connected by staircase to the main house, the lower ground floor has a separate side entrance lending itself perfectly to separate self-contained accommodation, ideal for multi-generational living, or working from home. Magnificent panoramic sea views are commanded from some of the rear aspect accommodation.

'Wight knights' house presents an enviable opportunity to purchase a charming, characterful period home, offered for sale chain-free and set in an extremely desirable and convenient location.

Ground Floor: Entrance hall, 3 reception rooms, bathroom/wc, kitchen.

Lower Ground Floor: Hall, 3 rooms, Utility area, Shower Room/Wc

First Floor: 5 bedrooms, dressing room, shower room/wc

Large established secluded rear garden, and a small front court-yard garden, and car standing.

Rooms

Entrance Hall 4.57m x 2.95m
Imposing entrance portico with door to : An elegant reception hallway with built-in bookshelves, and semi-circular recess.

Reception Rooms 1 & 2 9.35m x 4.22m
A fabulous formal sitting room/dining room with a deep ornate working fireplace with marble surround and overmantel, and tiled hearth. Two glazed doors to garden with interior shutters. Double doors can separate in to two rooms, if required, creating Reception Room 2, to the front elevation, or open to create a very sociable living space, with lovely views of the rear garden.

Reception Room 3 3.96m x 3.56m
Doors to garden with interior window shutters.

Kitchen 3.96m x 2.26m
A range of floor and wall units.

Bathroom
Suite comprising bath, washbasin, and wc.

Lower Ground Floor

Hall
Door to garden.

Room 1 4.34m x 3.86m
Shuttered windows. Built-in storage cupboard.

Room 2 4.37m x 4.1m
Large walk-in store room.

Room 3
12 x 2.9m - Shuttered windows. Built-in storage cupboard.

Shower Room
Suite comprising shower cubicle, vanity unit - door to flush wc.

Utility Area
A very spacious utility area.

First Floor

Landing

Bedroom 1 5.4m x 4.22m
Windows with interior shutters. Magnificent panoramic sea views.

Bedroom 2 4m x 3.73m

Dressing Room

Bedroom 3 3.28m x 3.12m

Bedroom 4
13 xs 3.73m - Commanding lovely sea views.

Bedroom 5 3.25m x 2.34m

Shower Room
Shower enclosure, Wash handbasin. Door to wc.

Outside
Wrought-iron gates lead to the attractive front court-yard garden with CAR STANDING. Large, secluded rear garden mainly laid to lawn, with flower borders, with patio seating area, and an established range of shrubs, trees and plantings, enhancing privacy.

Heating
Gas central heating.

Tenure
Leasehold. 2000 years from 8/2/1925.

NB.
Successful buyers will be required to complete online identity checks provided by Lifetime Legal. The cost of these checks is £80 inc. VAT per purchase which is paid in advance, directly to Lifetime Legal. This charge verifies your identity in line with our obligations as agreed with HMRC and includes mover protection insurance to protect against the cost of an abortive purchase.

IMPORTANT INFO FOR BUYERS
Successful buyers will be required to complete online identity checks provided by Lifetime Legal. The cost of these checks is £80 inc. VAT per purchase which is paid in advance, directly to Lifetime Legal. This charge verifies your identity in line with our obligations as agreed with HMRC and includes mover protection insurance to protect against the cost of an abortive purchase.

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