3 bedroom detached house for sale

Offered for sale chain-free, this well-maintained, immaculate property provides a unique, spacious home offering open-plan living, well-established beautiful gardens, and a driveway with a garage.

Dating back to the 1970s, 44 Orchard Road presents a unique mid-century style which offers a characterful layout with generous proportions and a flowing, sociable living environment. Well maintained by the current long-term owners of over 30 years, it is evident that this immaculate, neutrally decorated property has been a much-loved home and also benefits from the efficiency of gas central heating and double glazing. A particularly desirable feature of this home is the generous, open plan living space on the ground floor which connects with a beautiful kitchen-breakfast room and a large conservatory with a lovely leafy garden outlook. Furthermore, a delightful garden room to the side of the property offers an additional spacious room for relaxing and a convenient utility room provides a separate space for laundry-related tasks. With an open, floor-to-ceiling space overlooked by the first-floor landing, the entrance hall creates a striking first impression as you enter the home and provides a convenient cloakroom for guests plus individual staircases to the ground and first floor. The spacious proportions continue upstairs where a landing gives access to three double-sized bedrooms, with two of the rooms boasting access to a south-facing balcony, from which you can relax and admire the garden views. The first floor also benefits from a well-presented shower room in addition to a large family bathroom.

The front garden offers an impressive and welcoming first impression of 44 Orchard Road, and the private, south-facing rear garden has been lovingly nurtured and beautifully established to create a flourishing, colourful outside space which is also a haven for wildlife. Furthermore, the property benefits from a driveway leading to an integral single-sized garage which is currently used as a workshop.

Situated in a quiet residential area of Shanklin, Orchard Road is perfect for family life with a local play park and primary school located just a short walk away. The renowned sandy beaches of Shanklin with plenty of highly regarded beachside eateries are only a few minutes' drive from the property and just a short ten-minute walk away is the historic old village with its thatched-roof cottages and the bustling town centre with its range of shops, restaurants, and the popular Shanklin Theatre. Shanklin boasts some of the Isle of Wight's best-known stretches of golden beaches which back onto a traditional English seafront Esplanade with fun for all the family plus there is a network of magnificent coastal footpaths which connects the East Coast of the Island, from Ventnor to Sandown and beyond. Keats Green and the promenade along with the Lift and Osborne Steps leading directly to the beach are all within a twenty-minute of the property, in addition to the beautiful Rylstone Gardens which features music in the park to enjoy during the warmer months of the year. The area is well connected with excellent transport links including bus and direct train links to Ryde which connect with high-speed ferry links to the mainland, with the Island to London journey taking less than two hours.

Welcome To 44 Orchard Road - From Orchard Road, a driveway is edged with well-maintained, raised lawn areas on either side and provides an approach to a garage and steps up to a panelled timber entrance door with a large, multi-pane window to the side creating a unique feature.

Entrance Hall - extending to 2.77m (extending to 9'1") - With a glazed front elevation, the entrance hall is light and bright and has a cosy neutral carpet leading to staircases to the ground and first floor edged with a wooden spindle balustrade. A panel door opens to the cloakroom. Continuing down to the lower hall is a large understairs cupboard, a door to the utility room, and a wide archway creating an open aspect with the living space.

Cloakroom - 1.73m x 0.99m (5'8" x 3'3") - The cloakroom has a small leaded window to the front aspect, a wall-mounted hand basin, a low-level w.c, and is finished with a carpet.

Open Plan Living Space - extending to 7.21m and 6.15m (extending to 23'8" a - Continuing with the cosy carpet, this spacious room provides zones to create a lounge area with a coal-effect, gas fireplace with a brick surround and a dining area with a bow window to the rear plus a window to the aspect. Within the lounge area, there is also a narrow horizontal window to the side, a panel door to the kitchen, and a set of sliding doors to the conservatory.

Conservatory - 3.28m x 3.18m (10'9" x 10'5") - With a lovely green outlook from its glazed structure, this large, carpeted conservatory has a polycarbonate roof, an internal window to the dining area, and a set of French doors to the rear garden.

Kitchen-Breakfast Room - 4.04m x 3.20m (13'3" x 10'6") - This space is fitted with charming cottage-style wall and base cabinets topped with a wood-effect countertop which incorporates a peninsula breakfast bar and a 1.5 sink and drainer beneath a window to the rear elevation. The units incorporate display cabinets, shelving, drawers and cupboards, plus a double electric oven in an elevated position. There is also a gas hob beneath a concealed extractor fan, and under-counter space for two appliances with plumbing for a dishwasher. Finished with neutral splashback tiling and a wood-effect vinyl floor, this room also leads to the side conservatory via a partially glazed door.

Utility Room - 3.20m x 2.11m (10'6" x 6'11") - Providing space for a fridge-freezer, this room is fitted with base units topped with a stone-effect worktop complete with two circular, stainless steel sinks. There is under-counter space with plumbing for two laundry appliances and a tall built-in cupboard with double doors which houses a gas boiler. With a leaded window and a partially glazed door to the garden room, this room is finished with tile-effect flooring and neutral splashback tiling.

Garden Room - 4.47m x 2.16m (14'8" x 7'1") - The garden room features French doors to the rear garden and an arched wooden door to the front garden. Finished with a tiled floor, this space has a brick wall construction and a polycarbonate roof.

First Floor Landing - Overlooking the entrance hall, this spacious landing is carpeted and has an airing cupboard with a water tank and a ceiling hatch fitted with a ladder to a boarded loft space. A series of panel doors lead to:

Bedroom One - 4.70m x 3.20m (15'5" x 10'6") - This generous double bedroom offers plenty of built-in storage with fitted over-the-bed units and a generous wardrobe spanning the width of one wall. Fitted with a plush carpet, the room enjoys a dual aspect with a window to the side and sliding glazed doors to a balcony.

Bedroom Two - 3.66m max x 3.43m (12'0" max x 11'3") - With a bow window to the rear aspect, this carpeted bedroom benefits from a built-in wardrobe with double louvre doors and a fitted vanity unit incorporating a dressing table, two storage units, and a hand basin.

Bedroom Three - 3.66m max x 2.49m (12'0" max x 8'2") - Again, benefitting from a built-in wardrobe with louvre doors and a soft carpet, this room features glazed sliding doors to the balcony which is shared with bedroom one.

Shower Room - 2.16m x 1.85m max (7'1" x 6'1" max) - Presented with a wood-effect laminate floor and neutral wall tiling with a decorative border, this room provides a fitted hand basin unit with storage and mirrored cabinet above, a low-level w.c, and a shower cubicle with integrated wall fixtures. There is also a leaded window to the side aspect and a chrome heated towel rail.

Bathroom - 3.73m max x 2.59m (12'3" max x 8'6") - With a window to the side and front, this naturally light dual aspect room has dual flush w.c, a bidet, a pedestal hand basin with white splashback tiling, and a centrally positioned bath with vintage-style fixtures. The room has a neutral carpet which continues as a surround around the bath and two built-in storage cupboards.

Rear Garden - Beautifully established, the south-facing rear garden makes the most of the sunshine throughout the day and is abundant with flourishing planting. A small, elevated paved terrace is accessed from the garden room and connects to a set of steps, leading down to a further paved, lower patio, offering a wonderful spot to soak up the sunshine. Beyond the lower terrace, the garden is a fabulous blend of green lawn, trees and flowering shrubs, such as a vibrant rhododendron, an olive tree and a eucalyptus tree. At the bottom of the garden, in each corner, are two storage sheds, and there is plenty of space to install a cabin or summer house if desired. The garden is also accessed via the conservatory and a side gate which leads to the front of the property.

Driveway & Garage - To the front of the property, a driveway provides parking for up to three vehicles and leads to a single-sized garage with a white up-and-over door. With a window to the side aspect, the garage benefits from power and lighting, plus workbenches.

Set in a sought-after location in this popular seaside town, 44 Orchard Road presents an enviable opportunity to purchase a substantial home, well-maintained and ready to move into, with the opportunity for the new owners to style to their taste if desired. A viewing with the sole agent Susan Payne Property is highly recommended.

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