4 bedroom house for sale

This detached family home occupies a large plot in a popular area of Bembridge, retaining much of its original character and offering excellent potential for modernisation and refurbishment.

86 Steyne Road is a charming Victorian detached house set back from the road, featuring spacious gardens and off-road parking. Previously extended, the property has a large footprint and offers scope for further development, such as an additional extension or annexe within the plot, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents and approvals. The versatile accommodation is arranged over two floors and comprises a spacious drawing room overlooking the front aspect, a dining room, separate kitchen, and large sitting room to the rear. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, two with original fireplaces, one ensuite and a family bathroom. The property is currently vacant, chain-free, and in need of modernisation. The original part of the house features a range of timber sash windows as well as period internal doors, skirting boards, and carpentry, which highlight the property's character. The gardens extend toward fields at the rear amid mature trees and include a private carport to the side of the house.

Situated in the heart of Bembridge, Steyne Road is a highly regarded residential location, conveniently positioned for the village centre, public transport and easy access to schools. The village has a range of independent shops, cafés and amenities catering for all. The coastal paths, beaches and sailing facilities for which Bembridge is renowned are also close at hand, making this an ideal primary or second home.

Accommodation
Ground Floor
Enter via a step-up porch with ample space for coats. The dining room is generously proportioned and includes under-stair storage, with a window overlooking the side aspect. The drawing room benefits from a south-easterly aspect, sash casement windows within a box bay, and a fireplace flanked by shelves in the alcoves, offering plenty of natural light and views to the front. The kitchen is dated and requires replacement, equipped with a wall-mounted boiler and door leading to the garden. The sitting room, located within the 1970s extension, has dual aspect windows to the front and rear and also provides garden access.

First Floor
Carpeted stairs lead to a landing with a window overlooking the side aspect and a hatch accessing the loft. Bedroom 1 is a spacious double with double aspect windows and views toward the recreation ground in the east and rear gardens. It benefits from uPVC double glazing and an ensuite bathroom with a panelled bath, pedestal wash basin, and W.C. Bedroom 2 is a good-sized double featuring an original fireplace, built-in wardrobe, and sash window facing the front aspect. Bedroom 3 is another good sized double with side aspect windows and original fireplace, while Bedroom 4 is a smaller room with garden views. The family bathroom includes a lemon-yellow original enamel panelled bath, pedestal wash basin, and W.C.

Outside
Set well back from the road behind mature hedging and lawned garden, with off-road parking and carport access. There is side access on both sides of the property leading to a rear garden largely laid to lawn and incorporating mature trees, including a cedar pine at the garden’s end.

Services
Mains electricity, water, gas and drainage. Heating is provided by Gas fired boiler and delivered via radiators. Fibre Broadband is available at the property.

Tenure
The property is offered Freehold

EPC Rating
D

Council Tax
Band E

Postcode
PO35 5SL

Viewings
Strictly by prior appointment via the sole selling agents Spence Willard.

Important Notice

1.????? Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Spence Willard in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Spence Willard nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice.