High Park Road, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33

Set on a large corner plot in the popular area of Elmfield, this imposing five bedroom family home will appeal to those who are after a property of character which they can put their stamp on. Built at around the turn of the 20th century, the house has many features of the period including: marble fireplaces, high ceilings, deep skirting boards and detailed tiling. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn plus there is a swimming pool. Upgrading is now needed to bring this home into the 21st century.

Accommodation:
Substantial and impressive double oak doors to:

Porch:
Ornate stained glass windows to both sides. Glazed arch over the front doors. Attractive tiled floor. Double doors to:

Hall:
A very large and welcoming reception area with wide staircase to the first floor. Attractive tiled floor. Dado railing and high skirting boards. Corniced ceiling. Doors to various rooms and to the rear hall which has an external door to the rear. Two radiators. Shelved storage cupboard.

Living Room: 21'0" (into bay) x 18'0" (into bay)
A substantial room with the focal point being a marvellous marble fire surround with ornate tiled fireplace and hearth. Bays to both the east and south provide natural light all day. Original sash mechanism windows plus a door to the garden. Deep skirting boards. Corniced high ceiling with central rose. Three radiators. Original servant call button and serving hatch to the breakfast room.

Breakfast Room: 14'3" x 13'6"
The focal point to the room is a Sidney Flavel cast iron cooking range, which has been built into the chimney. Sash windows to the east side. Wood 1/2 height pannelling to the walls. Corniced ceiling. Two radiators.

Kitchen: 18'8" (into bay) x 15'0"
Fitted with a range of modern floor and wall units with easy wipe work surfaces. Inset stainless steel sink unit. Built in dishwasher, oven and grill. Four ring hob with extractor over. Sash bay window to the west side. Beautiful marble fireplace with tiled inset and hearth . Stripped wooden floor. Three radiators. Corniced ceiling with ceiling rose. Door to:

Dining Room: 18'8" (into bay) x 18'3" (into bay)
This formal dining room has bay windows to the south and west, along with a beautiful marble fireplace with cast iron fireplace and tiled hearth. High ceilings with cornicing and ceiling rose. Stripped wooden floors. Three radiators.

Study: 11'6" x 8'3" (plus recess)
Sash window to the east side. Wooden 1/2 height panelling to the walls. Radiator.

Cloakroom:
Low level w.c. Pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator.

Utility Room: 14'0" x 9'0"
Stainless steel sink unit. Plumbing for washing machine. Floor and walls units. Boiler and lagged copper cylinder with fitted immersion. Door to garage.

First Floor:

Landing:
There are two levels to the first floor with half a dozen stairs between the two. Two radiators. Corniced ceiling. Access to the loft. Window to the rear. Large linen cupboard (with radiator).

Shower Room:
Free standing shower. Low level w.c. Radiator.

Bedroom One: 21'0" (into bay) x 18'0" ( into bay)
Large double bedroom with ornate marble fireplace with tiled inset and heath. Bay windows to the east and south. Corniced high ceiling with ceiling rose. Two radiators. Door to Bedroom 4. Door to:

En-suite Bathroom:
Panelled bath, wash hand basin, low level w.c and separate shower cubicle. Radiator. Window to the front.

Bedroom Two: 18'8" (into bay) x 18'3" (into bay)
Bay windows to the south and west. High corniced ceiling with ceiling rose. Feature marble fire surround with cast iron tiled fireplace. Radiator.

Bedroom Three: 18'8" x 14'11" (max measurements incorporating the bay and en-suite bathroom)
Bay window to the west side. Marble fireplace with tiled inset corniced ceiling. Two radiators. Door to:

En-suite Bathroom:
Panelled bath, wash hand basin and low level w.c. Radiator.

Bedroom Four: 14'0" x 13'3"
Sash window to the side looks over the garden. Marble fireplace with tiled inset and cast iron fireplace. Pedestal wash hand basin. Corniced ceiling. Doors to master bedroom making this an ideal nursery.

Bedroom Five: 11'6" x 10'0"
Window to the side. Fireplace. Pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator.

Bathroom:
Coloured suite comprises: Corner bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c. Window to west side. Radiator.

Outside:
Double garage 17'4" x 19'0" with electric roller door. Door to rear garden.

Gardens:
The garden to the east side has lawn and large patio along with mature shrubs and a greenhouse. There is swimming pool with pool house and pump house. Further garden area the front and west side with a lawn and ornate pond. A number of ornate brick walls surround the property.

Council Tax Band: G

EPC Rating: F