A substantial 6 bedroom semi-detached Victorian home which could benefit greatly from refurbishment and modernisation. Situated within easy walking distance to Cowes town centre and seafront. The accommodation is arranged over three floors including a large sitting room. Mature gardens and garage. Viewing is highly recommended.
Snowdon
Built in 1883, this substantial semi detached Victorian home still retains a wealth of original features such as rooms with high ceilings and fireplaces, sash windows, deep skirtings and ornate cornicing, however it would also would benefit from refurbishment and modernisation, giving a new owner huge potential to personalise the home whilst enjoying the original features. Granville Road is within easy walking distance to Cowes town centre with its array of local boutiques, cafes, restaurants, marina, seafront and Red Jet passenger ferry to Southampton. Set back from the road and surrounded by mature trees and shrubs the accommodation is over three floors and comprises of 6 bedrooms, a large sitting room with doors that open out to a terrace, dining room, utility and cloakroom, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and garage.
Front
By Foot. From Granville Road a gate opens to a winding path that leads through the garden up to the house. The property given privacy and seclusion by the mature trees, fruit trees and shrubs. A separate path leads to a brick built summer house/ potential garden office. Steps lead up to a terrace where double doors lead into the large sitting room. Vehicular access is via Weston Road, giving access to the garage and gate opening to the rear courtyard.
Entrance
The front door is located to the side of the property, opening to a spacious entrance hall with stairs to the first floor with under stair storage. Doors off to:
Sitting Room
A fabulous room with high ceilings, period fireplaces and large sash bay overlooking the rear garden and terrace. French doors also open out to the terrace. The room can be divided by the original shutters that are currently stored in the eaves.
Kitchen
Currently fitted with a range of base and wall units. Space for gas oven. Windows to the side and rear. Door leads into a porch area, which can be used as an alternative entrance. Door to:
Dining Room
Built in full height storage cupboard to an alcove. Large fireplace. The dining room flows back into the entrance hall. Door to utility area and cloakroom.
Utility Area & Cloakroom
A useful space with built in storage cupboard. Leads into the cloakroom with low level WC and wash hand basin with vanity unit. Door out to the garden.
First Floor
Stairs split off at the top. To the right leads into a landing with stairs off to three bedrooms. To the left is the bathroom and one of the bedrooms.
Bedroom
Double room with built in full height cupboard and shelves. Window to the rear. Wash hand basin. Door into another bedroom.
Bathroom
Steps down to a white suite comprising of bath with shower over, low level WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit. Windows to the rear and side.
Bedroom
A good sized double bedroom with sash windows to the front where sea views can be enjoyed. Large period fireplace.
Bedroom
Another good sized double room with sash bay window to the front with Solent and harbour views. Large period fireplace.
Bedroom
Double bedroom with built in full height cupboard and shelves. Window to the rear.
Second Floor
Split stairs. Stairs to the left lead to the bathroom. To the right leads to 2 bedrooms.
Second Floor Landing
Under stair storage cupboard. Further large cupboard housing the water tank.
Bathroom
White suite comprising of bath, low level WC, wash hand basin.
Bedroom
Window to the front with elevated sea views through a dornmer window. Feature fireplace. Storage cupboard in the eaves.
Bedroom
Window to the rear. Built in storage cupboard.
Outside
To the front of this property accessed from Granville road is a good sized garden with mature trees and shrubs creating security and privacy. Brick built summer house/garden office. Step lead up to a paved terrace. Path leads to the entrance door and to the rear of the property.
The rear of the property is accessed from Weston road. This is where the single garage is located with an up and over door. The garage has a side door leading out to the front garden. This garden also offers privacy with mature plants, tree and shrubs.
Other Information
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax band: F
EPC: Energy rating: F