Ryde, Isle of Wight

Occupying a prime position overlooking The Solent and close to Ryde’s sandy beaches this fine period home offers substantial accommodation with beautifully styled interiors, private gardens and a self-contained annexe.

Ascot House is an attractive family home with original period features where open plan entertaining space and plenty of bedrooms enjoy views over gardens and out to sea. Arranged over three floors there are grand and uniquely styled reception rooms and kitchen on the first floor taking in the sea views while on the ground floor three substantial double bedrooms with high ceilings are complemented by a fantastic family shower and bathroom. A lower ground floor offers a further two bedrooms in addition to a self-contained kitchen, living space and bathroom meaning it is an ideal for visiting family or as a self-contained annexe or letting unit. There is plenty of off-road parking while mature gardens provide a tranquil haven and entertaining space at the rear which takes you to a gate leading toward the beach.

Located in a prime position just set back from Ryde Sea front on the north east of the Island with views of The Solent, beaches a stone’s throw away and Ryde Town just a short walk. Appley Beach is known for its long sandy bay and parkland ideal for spending time on the family friendly beach and for walks either to Ryde or east to Seaview and the beautiful Priory Bay. The popular Dell Café is perched overlooking the water enjoying a fantastic westerly aspect and great sunsets. Ryde provides a further comprehensive range of amenities, shops, bars and restaurants including Ryde School. The villages of Seaview and Nettlestone are less than 2 miles away and Bembridge with its harbour and extensive mooring facilities is also within easy reach. The Fast Cat and Hovercraft passenger services connect to the mainland from Ryde which is 3 minute drive/15 minute walk away.

Accommodation
Ground Floor
White rendered walls border slate tile steps which lead to the front entrance door.

Entrance
A large 4 panel front door with fan light and painted house number.

Hallway
A grand hallway with intricate coving detail and panelled feature walls, picture rails and deep original skirting boards, an attractive and spacious entrance with floor boards running throughout.

Family Bathroom
A brilliantly styled yet simple family bathroom with central free-standing bath and walk in shower. There is a hidden cistern W.C, twin sinks, towel rail and tiled floors, shower and mosaic tiled detail on the walls and bath panels, high ceiling and feature pendant and chandelier lighting.

Bedroom 3
A good-sized double with high ceilings and large sash window overlooking the southern aspect.

Bedroom 2
With garden and sea views through the sash window this is a generous double bedroom.

Bedroom 1
This principal bedroom has a glorious floor to ceiling sash bay window, with original wooden working shutters and deep original skirting boards. Impressive and spacious with ample room for wardrobes, a chaise lounge and other furniture.

Rear Hallway
With plenty of space for hanging coats, this small vestibule gives access to the garden as well as a store and stairs leading to the lower ground floor.

First Floor
A grand staircase with hand carved sweeping banister and carpet runner rises to a half landing with cloakroom/W.C and onto a light filled galleried landing with roof lantern over and mezzanine floor which is an excellent feature currently providing a reading area.

Kitchen
An exceedingly light room with tall sash window overlooking the front aspect with particularly sunny outlook. The contemporary kitchen has built in flush wall mounted units and wood effect worktops over a full range of under counter units, a 1.5 bowl Franke stainless steel sink with mixer tap over and integrated Smeg stainless steel gas hob and mid-level oven, microwave and grill. Integrated dishwasher, space and plumbing for a freestanding American style fridge freezer and ample space for a dining table.

Utility Room
An excellent, versatile space with plenty of additional storage and space and plumbing for a washing machine and louvered cupboard containing 250L unvented cylinder. Gas fired Vaillant boiler and clothes rail.

Home Studio
Currently arranged as a studio, this is another fantastic reception room which could provide a dining space, office or bedroom. Outlook over the rear southerly aspect.

Dining Room
Raised and open plan to the sitting room, this is an excellent reception space with views over the garden and out to sea. Book and record storage. Wooden flooring.

Sitting Room
A stunning space with high ceilings, featured covered walls, wood flooring and deep bay sash windows with original wooden working shutters providing panoramic views across the garden and out to The Solent with Portsmouth in the background. A Charnwood log burning stove sat upon a slate hearth and central feature pendant light with intricate ceiling rose.

Lower Ground Floor
Integrated to the house and with its own front and rear access to driveway and garden the lower ground floor currently offers a self contained apartment incorporating two double bedrooms, each with a front or rear aspect in addition to an open plan kitchen and living area with modern kitchen, a dining and living area with doors to the garden. There are also two substantial lockable store rooms and a family bathroom similar to upstairs with free-standing bath, shower, twin sinks, W.C, heated towel rail and tiled floor and walls to mid-height.

Outside
Set back from the road behind a white rendered wall with pillared entrance to a large driveway with parking for several cars around a central tree. Extending toward the beach the rear walled gardens of Ascot House are stunning with mature trees and hedging providing an abundance of privacy. There are several private areas with a terrace achieving plenty of sunshine for sunbathing and the former swimming pool now offers a large pond stocked with fish, a coverage of lilies and reeds. There are Cyprus trees giving a Mediterranean feel with a further three Eucalyptus, Palms and a large green house which is perfectly sited discretely in one corner with water laid on. A raised deck is ideally positioned to catch the last of the evening sun and offers an appealing setting for outdoor dining and entertaining while a further walk through the gated archway finds a kitchen garden area with space for a vegetable patch and gate giving access to The Esplandade and the beach is a short walk beyond.

Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Heating is provided by gas fired boiler located in the utility room and with unvented cylinder, delivered via radiators.

EPC Rating
D

Council Tax
F

Tenure
The property is offered freehold

Post Code
PO33 1JF

Viewings
All viewings will be strictly by prior arrangement with the sole selling agents: Spence Willard.

Important Notice
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