Old Road, East Cowes, Isle of Wight

This substantial detached residence, situated in a sought-after residential area on the edge of the local town, offers exceptional space, privacy, and versatility, making it particularly well suited to multi-generational living or families seeking generous accommodation with added independence. Designed and built by the current owners over 40 years ago, the home provides around 230 square metres of thoughtfully arranged living space across two bright floors, enhanced by extensive gardens, plentiful parking, and a self-contained first-floor apartment. A covered walkway guides you to the inviting entrance porch and a broad reception hall, where Merbau hardwood flooring sets a tone of warmth and quality found throughout much of the ground floor. The layout flows seamlessly between key rooms, including a newly fitted kitchen/breakfast room featuring contemporary units, Corian surfaces, a range-style hob, double ovens, and integrated appliances. Seating for six and an adjoining, exceptionally equipped utility room, with additional storage, a washing machine, wine cooler, and walk-in larder, offer superb practicality. Two spacious reception rooms cater to both everyday living and formal occasions. The dual-aspect sitting room benefits from expansive garden views via sliding doors, while the dining room provides a pleasant outlook and ample space for hosting. A separate study offers an ideal home-working environment, and a ground-floor cloakroom completes this level. Upstairs, a wide galleried landing leads to four double bedrooms, each equipped with built-in wardrobes and enjoying views over the gardens or toward the sea. The principal bedroom includes an updated ensuite with a walk-in enclosure and electric Mira shower. A modern family bathroom provides both a bath and walk-in shower. A major asset is the independently accessed first-floor apartment, ideal for relatives, guests, or rental potential. It features its own kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room with garden and sea glimpses, double bedroom with wardrobes, and bathroom. The grounds are notably generous, with a gravelled driveway for four to five vehicles, an EV charging point, and a lawned front garden with mature hedging. The expansive rear garden includes lawns, fruit trees, a vegetable patch, greenhouse, and a fully powered summer house, alongside a patio for outdoor dining. A large double garage with electronic doors enhances this rare and highly flexible property.

What the Owner says:

We are only leaving our much-loved family home because we are ready to downsize and move to the mainland to be closer to our family.

Having lived here for 42 years, we often think back to when we first bought the land and could only imagine the home it would one day become—a home we helped design, and one that Philip helped to build. It has been a wonderful place to live and grow.

East Cowes has been a joy to call home. It offers a warm, friendly community with plenty to get involved in, from activities at the Town Hall to excellent local sporting facilities, including football, sailing and golf clubs. The town also provides a good selection of riverside pubs, restaurants and coffee shops, as well as convenient access to the Health Clinic and local schools. Everyday essentials are well covered too, with Waitrose, the Co-op and a post office close by.

We have particularly enjoyed the nearby beach during the summer months and the beautiful walks through the Osborne estate. It is a lovely area with so much to offer, and we will miss it dearly.

Room sizes:

• Entrance Hallway
• Cloakroom
• Sitting Room: 22'10 x 11'10 (6.96m x 3.61m)
• Dining Room: 11'10 x 11'9 (3.61m x 3.58m)
• Kitchen / Breakfast Room: 14'5 x 12'10 (4.40m x 3.91m)
• Pantry
• Utility Room: 10'9 x 7'10 (3.28m x 2.39m)
• Study: 8'10 x 7'10 (2.69m x 2.39m)
• Landing
• Bedroom 1: 15'11 x 11'10 (4.85m x 3.61m)
• En-Suite Shower Room
• Bedroom 2: 18'0 x 17'11 (5.49m x 5.46m)

• Bedroom 3: 15'11 x 9'7 (4.85m x 2.92m)
• Bedroom 4: 11'7 x 9'7 (3.53m x 2.92m)
• Bathroom
• Annex Lounge: 12'9 x 12'7 (3.89m x 3.84m)
• Annex Bedroom: 11'0 x 9'7 (3.36m x 2.92m)
• Annex Kitchen: 10'10 x 5'11 (3.30m x 1.80m)
• Annex Bathroom
• Front Garden
• Driveway Parking
• Double Garage
• Rear Garden

 
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