Conveniently located, this magnificent Edwardian home perfectly blends period character and modern, light, bright interiors, plus driveway parking, an enclosed rear garden complete with a fabulous chalet.

No 86 is a charming semi-detached family home, originally dating from 1903, tucked away on the highly desirable Wilton Park Road in the beautiful seaside resort of Shanklin on the Isle of Wight's south-east coast. The property has been well-maintained by the current owners and enjoys an abundance of natural light, high ceilings, and a stylish décor offering fresh neutral tones which are echoed throughout and provide an elegant style which perfectly complements the period character of the building.

The property is set in a quiet residential area within a short distance to plenty of local amenities, including a local co-op convenience store, supermarkets, and a medical centre. The centre of Shanklin is just a short distance away offering a selection of unique shops, a superb choice of eateries, and many great places for family entertainment including cream teas at the Old Village, traditional seaside amusements along the golden sandy beaches, the beautiful Shanklin Chine, and a highly regarded theatre. Regular bus and train services are located nearby providing transport connections across the Island, plus the train from Shanklin conveniently links to the high-speed mainland passenger service in Ryde.

Accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hall, sitting room, dining room and kitchen/breakfast room on the ground floor, with four bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor. The rear garden is also home to a wonderful chalet, currently in use as a salon.

Welcome To 86 Wilton Park Road - From popular Wilton Park Road, a gravel and paved driveway provides parking and is set beside a lawn with colourful planted borders. A path leads to the front door, with a full width period veranda providing a fabulous feature on the characterful red-brick façade of the property.

Entrance Hall - extending to 7.31m (extending to 23'11") - The ground floor hallway is spacious, with soft neutral décor and fabulous original ornate cornicing. The hall has a cupboard which neatly conceals the electrical consumer panel, a pendant light and radiator, doors to the sitting room, dining room and kitchen and stairs to the first floor.

Sitting Room - 4.15m max x 3.66m (13'7" max x 12'0") - The period features continue, with a glorious marble fireplace, cast fire with decorative tiles and a tiled hearth, picture rail and ornate cornicing. The room is filled with light, with French doors providing access to the veranda and views to the front aspect, and there is a central light and radiator. The sitting room is finished with a neutral cream colour scheme over fantastic stripped pine broad floorboards.

Dining Room - 3.71m max x 3.65m (12'2" max x 11'11") - Another light and bright room, with elegant neutral walls with a dado rail, over a soft grey carpet. There is a white fireplace, with a gas fire in a stone surround and hearth, pendant light and a radiator. A window provides a lovely view over the rear garden.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 5.07m x 3.62m (16'7" x 11'10") - From the hallway, a small lobby provides access to a usefully large understairs cupboard, and has a step down into the kitchen/breakfast room. This generous space has twin aspect glazing and a fabulous mix of base and wall cabinets, presented in a cream shaker style and complemented by cream tile splashbacks, a neutral roll-edged worktop and a fantastic Karndean luxury vinyl tile floor. There is recessed and under-cabinet lighting, a 1.5 bowl sink and drainer with a swan neck mixer tap, a radiator, storage built-in to an original chimney breast, and space for a washing machine, fridge freezer and oven, with a concealed extractor hood over. There is plenty of space for a breakfast/dining table, and a door provides access to the rear garden.

First-Floor Landing - extending to 5.77m (extending to 18'11") - The split-level gallery landing is full of character, with a balustrade and soft carpet leading up the stairs and with the stylish neutral décor continuing from the ground floor. There is a pendant light, and doors to bedroom one, bedroom two, bedroom four and to the family bathroom. A further lobby area is home to a large built in storage cupboard, has a hatch to a loft space and provides access to bedroom three.

Bedroom One - 3.68m max x 3.67m (12'0" max x 12'0") - The primary bedroom is spacious and light, with a large south facing window to the front aspect. The room has a pendant light, neutral walls and carpet and a chimney breast adds character.

Bedroom Two - 3.70m max x 3.64m (12'1" max x 11'11") - Another good-size bedroom, with a window to the rear aspect which provides a lovely view over the rooftops of Shanklin to the downs beyond. Décor is fresh and neutral, and there is also a chimney breast with a natural wood fireplace, pendant light and a radiator.

Bedroom Three - 3.65m max x 2.59m (11'11" max x 8'5") - Light and bright, with neutral décor and a large window providing a wonderful view all the way to the downs in the distance, bedroom three also has a pendant light and a radiator.

Bedroom Four - 2.35m x 1.77m (7'8" x 5'9") - Currently configured as a dressing room, the fourth bedroom has a window looking out to the front aspect, a pendant light, hatch to a loft space and is presented in a chic neutral scheme with a floral feature wall and is finished with a light wood vinyl floor.

Family Bathroom - 2.36m x 1.68m max (7'8" x 5'6" max) - The bathroom has recessed spotlights and an extractor, and is presented in a mix of white tiles with a blue detail strip and a decorative vinyl floor. A white suite comprises a full size bath, complete with a shower over and a glass screen, a pedestal basin with heritage style taps and a fitted mirror over and a matching low-level WC. The bathroom also benefits from an original sash window with patterned glass for privacy.

Outside - To the front, a mix of driveway and lawn are surrounded by mature planting and colourful borders, with the period veranda providing a lovely sunny terrace perfect for potted plants and an outside seating area. A path leads to the side of the house, where a secure gate gives access to the rear garden.

To the rear, steps lead down from the kitchen door and meet the side path, extending down to a neatly presented lawn, with a path leading to a storage area and to the chalet. Doors are accessed from a path behind the chalet and give access to a storage area under the kitchen, which is home to the well-serviced balanced flu boiler. Beyond the chalet, the lawn widens, and is enclosed by high quality fencing and a mature, tall hedge. A well-established border surrounds the lawn, with mature flowering shrubs adding colour.

Chalet/Salon - Currently set up as a salon, but with plenty of potential to be used to suit a new owners requirements, the chalet is a fantastic addition. Commissioned in 2018, the chalet is exceptionally well constructed, with French doors, lots of insulation, power, lighting and hot and cold running water. Outside lights are set into the soffits, and the chalet is presented in contemporary grey cladding. Inside, there is fresh white décor over a light vinyl floor, recessed spotlights, a vanity countertop basin with a tiled splashback and a window looking over the garden.

86 Wilton Park Road presents an enviable opportunity to purchase a beautiful family home, well-maintained and immaculately presented, and set in a desirable and extremely convenient location. An early viewing with the sole agent Susan Payne Property is highly recommended.

Additional Details - Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Term: 960 years from 25 March 1906 (843 years remaining)
Ground rent: N/A
Maintenance Charge: N/A

Council Tax Band: D
Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage

Agent Notes:
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures and fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Susan Payne Property Ltd. Company no. 10753879.