3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Perfectly situated for local amenities and sandy beaches, this fantastic Victorian home offers spacious living and period character throughout, and comes with an enclosed rear garden with a summerhouse.

Number 10 strikes a perfect blend of modern comfort and period charm, retaining character features including an open fire, and also benefitting from contemporary upgrades including gas central heating and double glazing. The property is surprisingly spacious, with generous room sizes and high ceilings, and has the added benefit of a large cellar space beneath the house. Well-presented throughout, accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance lobby, a cosy lounge, a separate dining room, spacious kitchen and a useful utility room and cloakroom on the ground floor, with a landing, three bedrooms and the family bathroom on the first-floor. Outside, the property has a front garden, a side access path and an enchanting, terraced garden, complete with a terrace, a summerhouse retreat and access to the cellar.

The property is located in an elevated position on the lower part of popular West Street, with the Solent to the North, Ryde town to the east. With ferries to the mainland just a short walk away, the town centre with its eclectic mix of boutique shops and restaurants is also just a few minutes’ walk from the property and the famous sandy beaches of Ryde are all within easy reach, with access to the Isle of Wight Coastal Path at the bottom of West Street. Extensive public transport links are accessible in Ryde, including high-speed ferry services to the mainland.

Welcome To 10 West Street - From popular West Street, the stunning Victorian façade of number 10 is resplendent in a combination of yellow brick, grey painted stonework with black accents which perfectly complement the dark double-glazed windows. A side path leads to the front door, creating a welcoming entrance to the property.

Entrance Lobby - Presented in neutral tones with period features, the good-size lobby has a characterful staircase to the first floor, which provides a useful amount of storage under, and doors to the living room and to the dining room.

Living Room - The grand living room is arranged around a chimney breast, with built-in shelving to both sides and complete with an open fire in a decorative surround. A large bay window adds further character and looks over the front aspect, and the room is finished in a combination of heritage colours, wallpaper accents, and a plush grey carpet.

Dining Room - The dining room is well proportioned and light, with a large window to the rear aspect, and period features including a ceiling rose, picture rail, chimney breast and beautiful stripped pine floorboards. A door connects to the kitchen.

Kitchen - Another light and bright room, with soft green décor, a window to the side aspect and a door leading out to the terrace. Units comprise a fabulous mix of base and wall cabinets, finished in natural timber and complemented with neutral worktops and tiled splashbacks. There is space for a dishwasher and fridge-freezer, room for an oven and hob in a chimney breast, and there is an inset sink and drainer, complete with a mixer tap, set beneath the window. The kitchen is finished with a dark tiled floor, which flows through a door and continues into the utility room.

Utility Room - Extremely useful, the utility room features a range of base, wall and full-height cabinets, with a worktop with tiled splashback, a sink and drainer with a mixer tap and space for a washing machine. The utility room is also home to the combi boiler, which was replaced approximately two years ago. There is a window overlooking the rear garden which fills the room with natural light, and a door leads into the cloakroom.

Cloakroom - The ground-floor cloakroom has a traditional WC, neutral décor and the dark tiled floor continues from the utility. There is also a window to the side aspect with patterned glass for privacy, and plenty of room for coats and shoes.

First-Floor Landing - The characterful turning staircase features a beautiful hardwood handrail and decorative balustrade and leads up to the neutrally decorated first-floor landing. There is a window to the side aspect and space for a desk/study area. Doors lead to bedroom one, bedroom two and to the bathroom.

Bedroom One - The spacious primary bedroom has a large bay window to the front aspect, which provides a lovely rooftop view with the Solent in the background. A chimney breast adds character and provides built-in wardrobes to each alcove, and the period features continue, complemented by soft grey décor and carpet.

Bedroom Two - Another good-size bedroom, with a south facing window, neutral decoration and a plush grey carpet. A door leads into bedroom three.

Bedroom Three - The third bedroom is well proportioned and light, with a window to the rear aspect overlooking the garden, neutral décor, period features and a soft grey carpet.

Bathroom - Presented in a coastal blue tone, with white tiling and natural timber accents, the family bathroom comprises a white suite with a full-size bath with shower over, a pedestal basin and a matching low-level WC. There is also a large window with frosted glass for privacy and a large heated chrome towel rail.

Outside - To the front, well established planting complements the façade of the house, with a side path and secure gate giving access to the rear garden. The rear garden is a mix of terrace, which creates an ideal outside seating and dining area, with steps down to a further terrace and on to a large shingle area, surrounded by mature planting and complete with natural steppingstones which lead to an enchanting summerhouse. The fabulous summerhouse is a perfect retreat, tucked away in a quiet corner and looking over the garden. A door leads into a garden store and a further door provides access to the cellar.

Cellar - The large cellar is an exceptionally useful area, ideal for storage.

10 West Street provides a wonderful opportunity to purchase a substantial period home, set in an extremely desirable and convenient location. An early viewing with the sole agent Susan Payne Property is highly recommended.

Additional Details - Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: C (Approx. £2,163.27 for 2024/25)
Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage