5 bed semi-detached house for sale

George Street, Ryde PO33

A beautifully presented and elegant period property, this charming Victorian home at 28 George Street, Ryde has been thoughtfully updated while retaining much of its original character and appeal. Arranged over four floors, the accommodation offers a wonderful balance of traditional features and modern-day comfort, making it an ideal home for a variety of buyers.

Internally, the property showcases a wealth of period detailing, including high ceilings, decorative coving, and generously proportioned rooms that create a light and airy feel throughout. The principal living spaces provide a welcoming environment for both everyday living and entertaining, while the family room/kitchen is well-appointed with ample storage and workspace.

The upper floors offer well-sized bedrooms, providing flexible accommodation for family living, guest space, or home working. Each room continues the theme of charm and practicality, enhanced by the property's natural light and thoughtful layout. A particularly appealing feature is the lower ground level, which offers potential for a variety of uses, subject to requirements, and has a separate entrance to the side of the house . This space could lend itself to ancillary accommodation, a home office, or potential rental opportunity.

Externally, the property benefits from a low-maintenance courtyard garden, ideal for relaxing or enjoying the warmer months.

Located within easy reach of Ryde town centre, the property enjoys close proximity to a range of local amenities, transport links to the mainland such as the hover travel and sea cat. You can also access both train and bus links, making it perfectly positioned for both convenience and lifestyle. A rare opportunity to acquire a characterful home in a sought-after location.

Property Description

A beautifully presented and very elegant Grade II Victorian 4/5 bedroom period property, built around 1849, that has been sympathetically transformed and renovated, but perfectly preserving its abundance of character and huge period charm. The bright and spacious accommodation is arranged over four floors, complemented by original features typical of the era of its build including exposed timber floorboards, high ceilings, coving, and cornice detailing, to name but a few! A self-contained basement provides commercial letting opportunities as a holiday let or air BnB/rental. This fabulous home is five minutes from Ryde Esplanade, with its award winning sandy beaches in close proximity, along with bustling Ryde town centre, with its vast array of shops, restaurants and amenities.

Entrance

Stone steps lead to an open porch and period style front entrance door.

Entrance Hall

Extending to 5.56m - A grand imposing entrance hall with exposed timber flooring and ornate feature archway.

Drawing Room (5.61m x 3.38m)

An elegant drawing room with a an open fireplace providing the central focal feature to this charming room. A large bay window to the front elevation provides a huge source of natural light.

Kitchen/Living Room (7.2m x 4.39m)

An open-plan space that provides a very sociable living area to this home, incorporating the kitchen and dining facilities. A blend of both old character and modern aspects makes this room incredibly special, exposed floorboards and a feature fireplace with working log burner are well complimented by the modern fitted kitchen comprises a range of floor and wall mounted units, with a marble work-top, and "Island" with integrated inset sink. Integrated "AEG" electric oven, double fridge/freezer, full sized dishwasher, and 5 ring "AEG" electric induction hob with extractor unit over. Bay window to the rear elevation overlooking the garden. Doorway to rear porch.

Rear Porch (2.18m x 2.08m)

French doors to the rear garden. Access to utility area.

Utility Area

Space and plumbing for a washing machine and a further appliance.

First Floor Landing

A turning staircase leads to the first floor landing, and second floor. Original stained glass window to the front elevation.

Cloakroom

Dual flush wc, wash hand-basin with vanity unit, chrome heated towel rail.

Principal Bedroom (4.6m x 4.27m)

A good size double room with large sash window to the rear elevation, with ornate open fireplace. Access to en-suite facilities.

En-Suite

A fully equipped en-suite bathroom with suite comprising large walk-in shower with rainfall shower and smaller attachment, free-standing bath and shower attachment, wc and wash hand-basin with vanity unit. Ornate feature fireplace with cast iron surround. Frosted sash window. Heated towel rail. Airing cupboard containing boiler and immersion tank.

Bedroom 2 (5.56m x 4.57m)

A double room currently used as a games room and study, this room benefits from sea glimpses from the a bay window to the front elevation. Ornate feature open fireplace with marble mantlepiece and cast iron surround.

Second Floor Landing

From the first-floor landing is a turning staircase to the second floor which provides access to a further two bedroom and a bathroom. Storage cupboard and loft hatch.

Bedroom 3 (5.05m x 4.57m)

A beautiful second floor bedroom commanding views of The Solent from bay window to the front aspect. Feature fireplace with wooden mantle piece.

Bedroom 4 (4.57m x 3.61m)

A double bedroom with window to the rear elevation with lovely views over the garden and surrounding town. Feature fireplace with a wooden mantle.

Boot Room

Provides access to the basement, this useful room provides space to store coats and shoes. Window to the front and rear elevation.

Second Floor Bathroom

With bath and a double walk-in shower with rainfall shower head, ceramic bowl wash hand-basin. Chrome heated towel rail.

Basement

Self-contained basement with private entrance, comprising one bedroom, a bathroom, an open-plan living space, work-shop area, and a small courtyard.

Garden

A beautiful and well established paved cottage-style garden, with a range of raised flower beds and shrubs, and pretty plantings. Pergola to centre and raised vegetable patch.

Basement Living Area (5.5m x 4.24m)

This space benefits from a kitchen area with a range of fitted floor and wall units and a wooden worktop, with integrated gas hob with a cooker hood over, electric oven, sink and drainer. Space for dining and living room furniture. Two windows to the front elevation. Log burner.

Basement Bedroom (4.22m x 2.57m)

A double dual aspect bedroom with windows to the rear and side aspect.

Basement Bathroom

Shower cubical shower with rainfall shower, wc and vanity hand-basin. Chrome heated towel rail.

Work-Shop And Courtyard

Access from the private entrance to the basement is a corridor leading to a work-shop area and through to a courtyard space. The workshop benefits from a range of storage shelves and units, with power and lighting. The courtyard space provides for outdoor seating with flagstones.

Parking

On-street permit parking available on George Street. Please refer to iwcc website.

Heating

Gas central heating.

Services

All mains connected.

Tenure

Leasehold. 999 years from 1849.

Council Tax

Band "E".

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