House For Sale £525,000
Offering an exciting renovation project, this historical Georgian home is a spacious, three to four-bedroom family home exhibiting period charm and is located in a secluded setting close to Ryde town centre, schools and beaches.
Perfectly situated to enjoy fabulous views towards the Solent, Collendean is steeped in history and was once used by Queen Victoria's retinue on one of her earliest visits to the Island. Located in an enviable, peaceful position within a short walking distance to an abundance of local amenities, this striking Georgian property occupies a spacious plot which expands from Melville Street to Bellevue Road providing the most delightful gardens to both the front and rear elevation. Presenting a fantastic opportunity for the new owners to put their own stamp on and restore the property to its former glory, Collendean exhibits a wealth of original character features such as sash windows and French doors, elaborate mouldings and working fireplaces, traditional internal doors, and beautiful stained glass detailing. Additionally, the property benefits from driveway parking for one vehicle and a double garage which is accessed via Bellevue Road.
Within just a five-minute walk from the property is Ryde seafront which boasts long stretches of fine golden sand with numerous seaside activities such as bowling, playgrounds and an open-air swimming pool. With good local primary and secondary schools nearby, there are also plenty of high street amenities within short walking distance including boutique shops and convenience stores, a superb choice of eateries and even a local cinema. Another benefit of being so close to the seafront is having easy access to high-speed foot passenger travel to the mainland with Wightlink’s catamaran service and the Hovercraft which only takes 10 minutes to cross the Solent. Additionally, the Fishbourne to Portsmouth car ferry service is located just 3.4 miles away from the property. Regular public transport connections across the island are also within easy reach with the Southern Vectis bus station and Island Line train service located along the Esplanade.
The accommodation in this elegant home offers flexible, extensive space, which can be reconfigured and arranged to suit your personal requirements. The ground floor is particularly spacious and comprises an entrance hall which forms the heart of the home and leads to a lounge, a study or fourth bedroom, a scullery and kitchen, a shower room and two reception rooms to the rear which could be utilised as a sunroom and a formal dining room. The first floor consists of a split-level landing which leads to three double bedrooms and a cloakroom located next to a family bathroom.
Welcome To Collendean
Accessed via the front or rear of the property, Collendean enjoys a fully enclosed secluded setting with two gated entrances located on Melville Street and one gated entrance as well as a garage accessed via Bellevue Road. Upon entering the grounds via Melville Street, a pathway flows to either side of a walled rear garden passing through lawn areas and an abundance of well-established trees and shrubs including a magnificent magnolia tree creating an enchanting central focal point. As you approach the rear elevation of the property, there is an expansive bay window with traditional multi-pane glazing on the ground floor and two imposing chimney stacks on the hipped slate roof can be seen. Each pathway provides access to either side of the property, with a red-painted gate providing an access point to a partially glazed kitchen door and on the adjacent side is a porch entrance complete with a beautiful stained glass entrance door and windows.
A full-height timber side gate by the side porch entrance continues to the expansive front garden which is also fully enclosed and enjoys a wonderful combination of lawn areas with mature trees and shrubs creating a private setting. Complete with a paved seating terrace, the front elevation of this magnificent property exhibits traditional Georgian design with its classic cream facade, multi-pane French doors, sash windows and an open porch flanked by two handsome columns on either side. Displaying original floor tiling, the porch provides access to a striking red entrance door which enjoys decorative stained glass detailing and a period push button doorbell.
Entrance Hall (extending to 5.82m (extending to 19'01))
Upon stepping through the front door you are greeted by a spacious entrance hall which provides an accurate glimpse of the character and period features of the property with elaborate period mouldings above the door frames as well as traditional coving, dado rails and deep skirting boards. This space has a green carpet that continues to a staircase which has a white spindle balustrade and provides an under stair storage cupboard. With two ceiling light fittings, this L-shaped hall steps down to a grey carpeted area which leads to a side entrance porch and a handy built-in cloak cupboard. Traditional white panel doors provide access to a lounge, a study/bedroom four, a shower room and a kitchen. A multi-pane glazed door at the end of the hallway allows for natural light to port from the sunroom.
Living Room (7.75m max x 4.34m max (25'05 max x 14'03 max))
Boasting an attractive tiled fireplace with a white wooden surround, this generously proportioned room is bathed in natural light from two small windows to the rear aspect, and a large window to the front aspect alongside multi-pane glazed French doors that open to the paved outdoor terrace. Enjoying views to the extensive front garden, this neutrally decorated, carpeted room features white period mouldings and there is fitted shelving on one side of the chimney breast.
Study/Bedroom Four (4.88m into bay x 3.40m (16'0 into bay x 11'02))
With multiple reception rooms located on the ground floor, this large room provides the versatility to be utilised for multiple purposes such as a fourth double bedroom, a snug or a home office. To the front aspect, a set of multi-pane glazed French doors with windows on either side form part of a beautiful curved Georgian bay which provides plenty of natural light and open to the garden terrace. Neutrally decorated, this carpeted room enjoys traditional period mouldings and a tiled fireplace with built-in shelving on either side of the chimney breast.
Scullery (4.17m x 2.46m (13'08 x 8'01))
Traditionally used as an overflow kitchen, this space provides the potential to be opened up with the adjacent main kitchen. This room boasts a fantastic light blue aga positioned within a tiled chimney recess which has built-in recessed cupboards with light blue doors on either side. There are also coordinating drawers and several wall-mounted shelves. Displaying a charming piece of history, a vintage servants’ bell box indicator remains above the door frame and there is a sash window to the side aspect overlooking a courtyard. Also located here is a fluorescent strip ceiling light and a vinyl floor.
Kitchen (3.12m x 2.26m (10'03 x 7'05))
Benefitting from dual aspect windows to the rear and side, this naturally light kitchen has a range of fitted wall and base units with cupboard doors and drawer fronts in a combination of light blue and neutral shades. The base units are topped with a marble countertop as well as a countertop in a neutral finish which incorporates a stainless steel sink and drainer with a swan neck mixer tap over. With splashback tiling in white, the room includes the same vinyl floor as the scullery and there is a serving hatch connecting with the adjacent reception room. Also located here are two fluorescent strip lights, built-in shelving and a partially glazed door to the side aspect providing access to a courtyard area.
Reception Room/Sunroom (5.61m x 3.43m (18'05 x 11'03))
Enjoying an abundance of natural light from an expansive bay window to the rear aspect, this room has a beige-speckled carpet and steps up to a lovely wooden parquet floor area. With a serving hatch that connects with the kitchen, this generous room has a feature fireplace with a white surround and there is a candle-style pendant light shade suspended from the ceiling. Built-in storage cupboards are located on one side of the chimney breast and neutrally decorated walls are edged with deep white skirting boards. A multi-pane glazed sliding door opens to an additional reception room.
Reception Room/Dining Room (4.93m x 2.69m (16'02 x 8'10))
Also featuring a wooden parquet floor, this room would make the perfect formal dining room and enjoys a large window to the rear aspect providing a lovely outlook to the rear garden. Featuring traditional skirting boards, this room is neutrally decorated and also includes two pendant light fittings.
Shower Room
This convenient ground floor shower room provides a shower cubicle with an electric shower unit and a wall-mounted hand basin with chrome hot and cold taps complete with neutral splashback tiling which also features within the shower cubicle. There is a white w.c with a high-level cistern which is separated from the rest of the room via a door with obscure glazed panels providing privacy. With a neutral vinyl floor and a combination of blue and white decor on the walls, there is an obscure glazed window to the side aspect as well as an internal obscure glazed window. A wall-mounted mirror and a ceiling light fitting are also located here.
First Floor Landing
Gracefully flowing from the hallway, a turning staircase leads to a split-level first-floor landing which enjoys natural light tumbling from full-height glazed French windows providing superb views across the rooftops towards the Solent. The carpet from the staircase continues here and there is an abundance of traditional period features on display including period coving and deep skirting, as well as dado and picture rails. A ceiling light fitting and a loft hatch are also located here. Three double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a cloakroom form the first floor of this fabulous home.
Master Bedroom (6.15m max x 4.39m max (20'02 max x 14'05 max))
Featuring two deep sash windows to the front aspect framing the fantastic views, this naturally light bedroom boasts a charming original cast iron fireplace with a white surround. The proportions of this bedroom are quite extraordinary, providing enormous potential for additional spaces to be created such as an en-suite or a dressing area. With an additional window to the rear aspect and a ceiling light fitting, this carpeted room also has a built-in wardrobe and a heated chrome towel rail located next to a hand basin on a traditional washstand with a mirror above.
Bedroom Two (4.98m into bay x 3.40m (16'04 into bay x 11'02))
This further double bedroom with bay sash windows to the front aspect enjoys Solent views beyond the rooftops. This light and airy room has grey-painted timber floorboards and features a handsome cast-iron Fireplace with a beautiful marble surround. With a pendant light fitting, the room also has built-in mirrored wardrobes located on either side of the chimney breast and a blue hand basin mounted upon a traditional washstand.
Bedroom Three (5.21m max x 2.49m (17'01 max x 8'02))
Benefitting from two sash windows to the rear aspect, this third double bedroom also features a cast-iron fireplace with a white surround and there are built-in wardrobes on either side of the chimney breast. The decor includes a grey carpet and a soft pink shade on the walls including a feature wallpaper. Also located here are two pendant light fittings and shelving above the fireplace.
Family Bathroom
This first-floor bathroom is located directly next to a cloakroom and has a sash window to the rear aspect allowing for natural light. With a neutral wall decor and a coordinating vinyl floor, the room has a blue suite comprising a pedestal hand basin with chrome hot and cold taps, and a bath with a vintage-style chrome mixer tap complete with a shower attachment. The bath has a marble effect panel and splashback surround plus fitted shelving above in light blue which coordinates with a picture rail. With an internal window above the door frame, also located here is a ceiling light fitting, a wall-mounted mirror and a large built-in cupboard which houses an immersion hot water tank.
Cloakroom
With a ceiling light fitting and a window to the side aspect, this cloakroom has a w.c with a high-level cistern and provides the potential to knock through into the adjacent bathroom. The decor comprises a blue mosaic-style vinyl floor and black-painted skirting as well as a dado rail which provide a contrast with the soft-blue and neutral shades on the walls.
Outside
Collendean is surrounded by peaceful gardens to the front and rear of the property which are equally as special and provide south and north-facing spaces that are fully enclosed with mature planting offering a great deal of privacy.
From the tall gated entrance to the front (via Bellevue Road), a pathway winds through well-maintained lawn areas which feature curved and raised flower beds displaying a wide range of thriving plants, trees and shrubs including fern trees, vibrant bluebells, a colourful fuchsia and camellia bush. Providing a cooling sheltered spot, a well-established tree features a timber bench wrapped around the tree trunk and there is a sunny flagstone seating area positioned just outside of a double garage. Upon reaching the top of the garden, a paved terrace spans the width of the house providing a spacious dining spot and there is a side timber gate which continues to the rear garden.
The rear garden has two gated entrances (providing access to Melville Street) which both lead to pathways that pass through either side of the garden. A magnificent magnolia tree creates a captivating central focal point over a round rockery feature area and there is an abundance of other well-established trees and shrubs dotted around the borders.
To the side of the property, accessed via a red side gate or a partially glazed door from the kitchen, is a fully enclosed flagstone courtyard area which offers a versatile outbuilding divided into three sections. This brick-built outbuilding has red-painted doors and provides the ideal utility area with plumbing in place for a washing machine and there is an outside tap.
Parking And Garage
Accessed via Bellevue Road, a double garage has folding doors and provides a driveway suitable for one vehicle. With a door providing access to the front garden, the garage benefits from dual aspect windows as well as power and lighting.
Collendean is situated in a highly desirable seaside location and is perfect for those looking to create a spacious family home in a beautiful period property. An early viewing is highly recommended with the sole agent Susan Payne Property.
Additional Information
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Term: 800+ years remaining
Council Tax Band: F
Services: Mains water and drainage, electricity. (Please note: There is currently no central heating but the property is connected to the mains gas network).
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.
Perfectly situated to enjoy fabulous views towards the Solent, Collendean is steeped in history and was once used by Queen Victoria's retinue on one of her earliest visits to the Island. Located in an enviable, peaceful position within a short walking distance to an abundance of local amenities, this striking Georgian property occupies a spacious plot which expands from Melville Street to Bellevue Road providing the most delightful gardens to both the front and rear elevation. Presenting a fantastic opportunity for the new owners to put their own stamp on and restore the property to its former glory, Collendean exhibits a wealth of original character features such as sash windows and French doors, elaborate mouldings and working fireplaces, traditional internal doors, and beautiful stained glass detailing. Additionally, the property benefits from driveway parking for one vehicle and a double garage which is accessed via Bellevue Road.
Within just a five-minute walk from the property is Ryde seafront which boasts long stretches of fine golden sand with numerous seaside activities such as bowling, playgrounds and an open-air swimming pool. With good local primary and secondary schools nearby, there are also plenty of high street amenities within short walking distance including boutique shops and convenience stores, a superb choice of eateries and even a local cinema. Another benefit of being so close to the seafront is having easy access to high-speed foot passenger travel to the mainland with Wightlink’s catamaran service and the Hovercraft which only takes 10 minutes to cross the Solent. Additionally, the Fishbourne to Portsmouth car ferry service is located just 3.4 miles away from the property. Regular public transport connections across the island are also within easy reach with the Southern Vectis bus station and Island Line train service located along the Esplanade.
The accommodation in this elegant home offers flexible, extensive space, which can be reconfigured and arranged to suit your personal requirements. The ground floor is particularly spacious and comprises an entrance hall which forms the heart of the home and leads to a lounge, a study or fourth bedroom, a scullery and kitchen, a shower room and two reception rooms to the rear which could be utilised as a sunroom and a formal dining room. The first floor consists of a split-level landing which leads to three double bedrooms and a cloakroom located next to a family bathroom.
Welcome To Collendean
Accessed via the front or rear of the property, Collendean enjoys a fully enclosed secluded setting with two gated entrances located on Melville Street and one gated entrance as well as a garage accessed via Bellevue Road. Upon entering the grounds via Melville Street, a pathway flows to either side of a walled rear garden passing through lawn areas and an abundance of well-established trees and shrubs including a magnificent magnolia tree creating an enchanting central focal point. As you approach the rear elevation of the property, there is an expansive bay window with traditional multi-pane glazing on the ground floor and two imposing chimney stacks on the hipped slate roof can be seen. Each pathway provides access to either side of the property, with a red-painted gate providing an access point to a partially glazed kitchen door and on the adjacent side is a porch entrance complete with a beautiful stained glass entrance door and windows.
A full-height timber side gate by the side porch entrance continues to the expansive front garden which is also fully enclosed and enjoys a wonderful combination of lawn areas with mature trees and shrubs creating a private setting. Complete with a paved seating terrace, the front elevation of this magnificent property exhibits traditional Georgian design with its classic cream facade, multi-pane French doors, sash windows and an open porch flanked by two handsome columns on either side. Displaying original floor tiling, the porch provides access to a striking red entrance door which enjoys decorative stained glass detailing and a period push button doorbell.
Entrance Hall (extending to 5.82m (extending to 19'01))
Upon stepping through the front door you are greeted by a spacious entrance hall which provides an accurate glimpse of the character and period features of the property with elaborate period mouldings above the door frames as well as traditional coving, dado rails and deep skirting boards. This space has a green carpet that continues to a staircase which has a white spindle balustrade and provides an under stair storage cupboard. With two ceiling light fittings, this L-shaped hall steps down to a grey carpeted area which leads to a side entrance porch and a handy built-in cloak cupboard. Traditional white panel doors provide access to a lounge, a study/bedroom four, a shower room and a kitchen. A multi-pane glazed door at the end of the hallway allows for natural light to port from the sunroom.
Living Room (7.75m max x 4.34m max (25'05 max x 14'03 max))
Boasting an attractive tiled fireplace with a white wooden surround, this generously proportioned room is bathed in natural light from two small windows to the rear aspect, and a large window to the front aspect alongside multi-pane glazed French doors that open to the paved outdoor terrace. Enjoying views to the extensive front garden, this neutrally decorated, carpeted room features white period mouldings and there is fitted shelving on one side of the chimney breast.
Study/Bedroom Four (4.88m into bay x 3.40m (16'0 into bay x 11'02))
With multiple reception rooms located on the ground floor, this large room provides the versatility to be utilised for multiple purposes such as a fourth double bedroom, a snug or a home office. To the front aspect, a set of multi-pane glazed French doors with windows on either side form part of a beautiful curved Georgian bay which provides plenty of natural light and open to the garden terrace. Neutrally decorated, this carpeted room enjoys traditional period mouldings and a tiled fireplace with built-in shelving on either side of the chimney breast.
Scullery (4.17m x 2.46m (13'08 x 8'01))
Traditionally used as an overflow kitchen, this space provides the potential to be opened up with the adjacent main kitchen. This room boasts a fantastic light blue aga positioned within a tiled chimney recess which has built-in recessed cupboards with light blue doors on either side. There are also coordinating drawers and several wall-mounted shelves. Displaying a charming piece of history, a vintage servants’ bell box indicator remains above the door frame and there is a sash window to the side aspect overlooking a courtyard. Also located here is a fluorescent strip ceiling light and a vinyl floor.
Kitchen (3.12m x 2.26m (10'03 x 7'05))
Benefitting from dual aspect windows to the rear and side, this naturally light kitchen has a range of fitted wall and base units with cupboard doors and drawer fronts in a combination of light blue and neutral shades. The base units are topped with a marble countertop as well as a countertop in a neutral finish which incorporates a stainless steel sink and drainer with a swan neck mixer tap over. With splashback tiling in white, the room includes the same vinyl floor as the scullery and there is a serving hatch connecting with the adjacent reception room. Also located here are two fluorescent strip lights, built-in shelving and a partially glazed door to the side aspect providing access to a courtyard area.
Reception Room/Sunroom (5.61m x 3.43m (18'05 x 11'03))
Enjoying an abundance of natural light from an expansive bay window to the rear aspect, this room has a beige-speckled carpet and steps up to a lovely wooden parquet floor area. With a serving hatch that connects with the kitchen, this generous room has a feature fireplace with a white surround and there is a candle-style pendant light shade suspended from the ceiling. Built-in storage cupboards are located on one side of the chimney breast and neutrally decorated walls are edged with deep white skirting boards. A multi-pane glazed sliding door opens to an additional reception room.
Reception Room/Dining Room (4.93m x 2.69m (16'02 x 8'10))
Also featuring a wooden parquet floor, this room would make the perfect formal dining room and enjoys a large window to the rear aspect providing a lovely outlook to the rear garden. Featuring traditional skirting boards, this room is neutrally decorated and also includes two pendant light fittings.
Shower Room
This convenient ground floor shower room provides a shower cubicle with an electric shower unit and a wall-mounted hand basin with chrome hot and cold taps complete with neutral splashback tiling which also features within the shower cubicle. There is a white w.c with a high-level cistern which is separated from the rest of the room via a door with obscure glazed panels providing privacy. With a neutral vinyl floor and a combination of blue and white decor on the walls, there is an obscure glazed window to the side aspect as well as an internal obscure glazed window. A wall-mounted mirror and a ceiling light fitting are also located here.
First Floor Landing
Gracefully flowing from the hallway, a turning staircase leads to a split-level first-floor landing which enjoys natural light tumbling from full-height glazed French windows providing superb views across the rooftops towards the Solent. The carpet from the staircase continues here and there is an abundance of traditional period features on display including period coving and deep skirting, as well as dado and picture rails. A ceiling light fitting and a loft hatch are also located here. Three double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a cloakroom form the first floor of this fabulous home.
Master Bedroom (6.15m max x 4.39m max (20'02 max x 14'05 max))
Featuring two deep sash windows to the front aspect framing the fantastic views, this naturally light bedroom boasts a charming original cast iron fireplace with a white surround. The proportions of this bedroom are quite extraordinary, providing enormous potential for additional spaces to be created such as an en-suite or a dressing area. With an additional window to the rear aspect and a ceiling light fitting, this carpeted room also has a built-in wardrobe and a heated chrome towel rail located next to a hand basin on a traditional washstand with a mirror above.
Bedroom Two (4.98m into bay x 3.40m (16'04 into bay x 11'02))
This further double bedroom with bay sash windows to the front aspect enjoys Solent views beyond the rooftops. This light and airy room has grey-painted timber floorboards and features a handsome cast-iron Fireplace with a beautiful marble surround. With a pendant light fitting, the room also has built-in mirrored wardrobes located on either side of the chimney breast and a blue hand basin mounted upon a traditional washstand.
Bedroom Three (5.21m max x 2.49m (17'01 max x 8'02))
Benefitting from two sash windows to the rear aspect, this third double bedroom also features a cast-iron fireplace with a white surround and there are built-in wardrobes on either side of the chimney breast. The decor includes a grey carpet and a soft pink shade on the walls including a feature wallpaper. Also located here are two pendant light fittings and shelving above the fireplace.
Family Bathroom
This first-floor bathroom is located directly next to a cloakroom and has a sash window to the rear aspect allowing for natural light. With a neutral wall decor and a coordinating vinyl floor, the room has a blue suite comprising a pedestal hand basin with chrome hot and cold taps, and a bath with a vintage-style chrome mixer tap complete with a shower attachment. The bath has a marble effect panel and splashback surround plus fitted shelving above in light blue which coordinates with a picture rail. With an internal window above the door frame, also located here is a ceiling light fitting, a wall-mounted mirror and a large built-in cupboard which houses an immersion hot water tank.
Cloakroom
With a ceiling light fitting and a window to the side aspect, this cloakroom has a w.c with a high-level cistern and provides the potential to knock through into the adjacent bathroom. The decor comprises a blue mosaic-style vinyl floor and black-painted skirting as well as a dado rail which provide a contrast with the soft-blue and neutral shades on the walls.
Outside
Collendean is surrounded by peaceful gardens to the front and rear of the property which are equally as special and provide south and north-facing spaces that are fully enclosed with mature planting offering a great deal of privacy.
From the tall gated entrance to the front (via Bellevue Road), a pathway winds through well-maintained lawn areas which feature curved and raised flower beds displaying a wide range of thriving plants, trees and shrubs including fern trees, vibrant bluebells, a colourful fuchsia and camellia bush. Providing a cooling sheltered spot, a well-established tree features a timber bench wrapped around the tree trunk and there is a sunny flagstone seating area positioned just outside of a double garage. Upon reaching the top of the garden, a paved terrace spans the width of the house providing a spacious dining spot and there is a side timber gate which continues to the rear garden.
The rear garden has two gated entrances (providing access to Melville Street) which both lead to pathways that pass through either side of the garden. A magnificent magnolia tree creates a captivating central focal point over a round rockery feature area and there is an abundance of other well-established trees and shrubs dotted around the borders.
To the side of the property, accessed via a red side gate or a partially glazed door from the kitchen, is a fully enclosed flagstone courtyard area which offers a versatile outbuilding divided into three sections. This brick-built outbuilding has red-painted doors and provides the ideal utility area with plumbing in place for a washing machine and there is an outside tap.
Parking And Garage
Accessed via Bellevue Road, a double garage has folding doors and provides a driveway suitable for one vehicle. With a door providing access to the front garden, the garage benefits from dual aspect windows as well as power and lighting.
Collendean is situated in a highly desirable seaside location and is perfect for those looking to create a spacious family home in a beautiful period property. An early viewing is highly recommended with the sole agent Susan Payne Property.
Additional Information
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Term: 800+ years remaining
Council Tax Band: F
Services: Mains water and drainage, electricity. (Please note: There is currently no central heating but the property is connected to the mains gas network).
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.
