Situated conveniently close to local amenities and mainland travel links, this traditional period home exhibits a wealth of original features and offers plenty of versatile accommodation and a spacious south-facing rear garden.

Presenting a characterful family home dating back to 1912, this generous semi-detached house, situated in a sought-after residential area of East Cowes, makes a return to the market after 30 years. Bathed in natural light throughout, the property exudes the classic character typical of a period house, with a wealth of original features including large window apertures, attractive fireplaces, voluminous ceilings, traditional wall and ceiling mouldings, and charming Bakelite switches. The home has been well-maintained over the years and has elegant interiors; it also offers the new owners an opportunity to modernise and apply their own style if desired.

The ground floor boasts two versatile reception rooms, offering plenty of space to relax and dine; a sitting room at the front of the home, and a spacious dining room at the rear, which enjoys a free-flow open aspect with the kitchen. A separate utility room connects conveniently with the kitchen.

Forming the first floor are three double-sized bedrooms, one featuring an en-suite bathroom, plus a separate family shower room. Providing an additional benefit, a spacious attic room with far-reaching views to Cowes, offers the versatility to be utilised in a variety of ways, such as a home office or family games room.

Outside, a beautifully established rear garden extends to approximately 100 feet and boasts a sunny, south-facing position. Perfect for keen gardeners and families, it is flourishing with plants and has patios, grassed areas, and a vegetable plot, with a greenhouse and shed.

Situated in a highly desirable residential area of East Cowes - home to Queen Victoria's magnificent former residence, Osborne House - the property is within walking distance to many local amenities, including a Waitrose supermarket, a range of restaurants and cafes, local schools, doctors' surgery, and seafront amenities. The quiet shingle and sand beach in East Cowes is ideal for family days out and enjoys fantastic views across the Solent. The esplanade boasts an adventure playground, paddling pool, café, and has a wooded area behind which is perfect for leisurely walks.

The Red Funnel car ferry service to Southampton is located under a mile away, and just across the Medina estuary is the vibrant town of Cowes with its high-speed catamaran service to Southampton. This convenient location is ideal for exploring all the delights the Island has to offer, being served by bus route 4 to Ryde and bus route 5 to Newport, the two largest towns on the Island.

Welcome To 23 Oakfield Road - This attractive yellow brick house with a traditional bay frontage is enclosed by a low brick wall. An ornate metal gate opens to the original tiled pathway, which passes through a paved front garden to a traditional front door with opaque glazed panels. To the side, a further path leads to a gate providing access to the rear garden and the utility room.

Porch - With its original floor tiling and handsome stained glass panel door, the porch provides a glimpse of the period character found throughout the property.

Entrance Hall - extending to 4.95m (extending to 16'03) - This welcoming, split-level hallway offers a spacious entrance to the home and is well-presented with a neutral two-tone wall decor and coordinating carpet, complimenting the period wall mouldings. Featuring an internal window to the dining room, this space incorporates a carpeted staircase with cream-painted spindle balustrade, an under-stair storage cupboard, a radiator, two pendant light fixtures, and a central heating thermostat. The entrance hall proceeds to the sitting room and kitchen via panel doors.

Sitting Room - 3.78m into bay x 3.51m (12'05 into bay x 11'06) - Featuring a large bay window to the front aspect, this elegant room has a neutral carpet with coordinating two-tone wall décor. A charming decorative fireplace houses a coal-effect gas fire, and the room also includes a decorative ceiling rose with a pendant light fixture, and a radiator.

Kitchen - 3.53m x 3.07m (11'07 x 10'01) - Featuring a deep window to the side aspect, the kitchen is fitted with a range of modern, white, wall and base cabinets. A coordinating countertop incorporates a 1.5 stainless steel sink and drainer. With a light grey tiled splash-back, the countertop provides under-counter space for two appliances and has an integrated electric double oven, with a gas hob beneath a cooker hood. Finished with a dark tiled floor and light blue walls, the room also includes a radiator, multi-spotlight fixture, multi-pane door to the utility room, and an open archway to the dining room.

Utility Room - 2.59m x 1.50m (8'06 x 4'11) - Presented with a dark tiled floor and a blue wall decor, this room is fitted with modern white cabinets, including a pull-out larder cupboard. A light countertop with grey tiled splash-back provides under-counter space, housing plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine. A partially glazed door provides external access to the side of the property, and the room benefits from windows to the rear and side, along with a pendant light fixture.

Dining Room - 4.34m into bay x 3.30m (14'03 into bay x 10'10) - Featuring oak flooring and an exposed brick fireplace with a gas stove, this spacious room has a bay to the rear aspect, with a glazed door opening to the patio terrace and garden beyond. Built-in display cabinets on either side of the mauve-painted chimney breast compliment the lilac wall decor and provide useful storage. This room also includes a fitted radiator and multi-pendant light fixture.

First Floor Landing - Continuing the decor from the entrance hall, the landing is edged with a spindle balustrade, period wall, and ceiling mouldings, and has panel doors to the three double bedrooms and shower room. An open-tread staircase leads to the attic room, and there is also a central heating thermostat and pendant light fixture.

Bedroom One - 4.19m into bay x 3.51m into wardrobe (13'09 into b - This spacious double bedroom enjoys plenty of natural light from a bay window to the rear aspect. A wood-effect laminate floor and neutral wall decor compliment a range of built-in wardrobes, which provide ample storage. A ceiling fan light, radiator, television aerial connection, and panel door to the en-suite bathroom complete the room.

En-Suite Bathroom - Featuring a characteristic period fireplace, this well-presented en-suite provides a panel bath with rainfall-effect shower over and handheld shower fitting, a vanity hand basin with a tilted mirror, and a dual flush w.c. unit. Warmed by a chrome heated towel rail and decorated with stone-effect tiling on the floor and walls, this room also includes a window to the rear aspect, mirrored wall cabinet, multi-spotlight fixture, and a full-height built-in cupboard housing a gas combination boiler.

Bedroom Two - 3.53m x 3.96m into bay (11'07 x 13'0 into bay ) - Enjoying natural light from a front bay window, this second large double bedroom features a period fireplace, ceiling rose with pendant light fixture, and period wall mouldings. Wood-effect laminate flooring, light pink wall decor, and two radiators complete the room.

Bedroom Three - 3.53m max x 2.51m max (11'07 max x 8'03 max) - Presented with soft grey carpet and light green wall decor, this third double bedroom benefits from an ornate period fireplace, with built-in wardrobe to the side. A window to the side aspect provides plenty of light, and there is a pendant light fixture and radiator.

Shower Room - 1.70m into shower x 1.63m (5'07 into shower x 5'04 - With an opaque glazed window to the front aspect, this room is fitted with a modern vanity hand basin, dual flush w.c, and an enclosed shower cubicle fitted with an electric shower unit. The walls and floor are tiled with a combination of white and wood-effect tiles, and the room is fitted with a radiator, extractor fan, and flush ceiling light.

Attic Room - 6.83m max x 4.47m max (22'05 max x 14'08 max) - Providing plenty of versatility to use as you wish, this fully boarded attic space is accessed via an open tread staircase with a multi-pane door at the top. A Velux window to the side aspect provides lovely views across the rooftops to Cowes. The attic also offers storage space within the eaves and has several light fittings.

Rear Garden - Measuring approximately 100 feet in length, the south-facing rear garden enjoys sunshine throughout the day and is an absolute delight! At the rear of the property, a walled, paved terrace area provides an absolute sun trap. Steps down from here lead to a circular paved area, with established side borders bursting with a beautiful display of lavender. The rich plant borders proceed to a lawn area with a mini willow tree, and a paved pathway leads to a wooden pergola woven with climbing roses and jasmine.

Walking through the pergola, you will find a vegetable garden, complete with a greenhouse and large beds for growing produce. Continuing to the top of the garden via a paved path, there is a gravelled bed with evergreen plants, a small sunken bathtub pond, a storage shed, and a further small grassed area with a damson tree. A large hardstanding at the end of the garden provides a perfect spot for a summer house if desired, or a peaceful patio and seating area. The garden is fully enclosed and also benefits from secure access via side gates and an outside tap.

Parking - On-road parking is available directly outside the property on Oakfield Road.

Additional Details - Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: C
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.