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House For Sale £400,000
Carisbrooke Road, Newport PO30


Description
Presenting a fantastic opportunity to acquire a beautifully refurbished townhouse just moments from the town centre, this five-bedroom spacious home boasts versatile accommodation and enjoys a delightful courtyard garden as well as a roof terrace and driveway parking.

Beautifully arranged over three floors, this impressive property provides spacious accommodation offering the perfect blend of period charm and contemporary style throughout. 32 Carisbrooke Road exhibits a wealth of historical features including restored timber floorboards and sash windows, traditional panel doors and decorative cornicing, cast-iron fireplaces, and high ceilings; all of which have been beautifully retained by the current owners. Offering a modern and extremely well-presented family home, the property boasts a range of recent improvements such as a contemporary kitchen and the creation of a utility/boot room, a superb shower room and a luxurious family bathroom. Additionally, the property benefits from rewiring and plumbing work, timber treatment throughout as well as maintenance to part of the roof; all completed within the last two years. Providing a sense of continuity, the interior offers neutral tones with the odd splash of contrasting shades providing a tasteful finish and enhancing the natural light. Externally, there is a delightful rear courtyard garden which is fully enclosed featuring a raised paved terrace and leads to a driveway providing off-parking for up to two vehicles.

32 Carisbrooke Road is perfectly placed to enjoy a short flat stroll into the high street which offers a wide range of shops and supermarkets, restaurants and cafes, a cinema, and the Southern Vectis bus station which provides an extensive network of bus routes across the island. Multiple schools at primary and secondary level are within walking distance and some of the island's top family attractions and events are also nearby including the iconic Isle of Wight Festival, the popular Robin Hill Country Park and the magnificent Carisbrooke Castle. Being centrally located means you are never far from all the spectacular beaches and rugged countryside that the island has to offer, including the beautiful West Wight.

Regular car ferry travel links from Fishbourne to Portsmouth and East Cowes to Southampton are both within a 20-minute drive from the property, and the high-speed Cowes to Southampton catamaran foot passenger service is located only 5.6 miles away.

Boasting flexible accommodation which can be arranged in a variety of ways to suit your personal requirements, the property consists of three spacious levels, each with multiple rooms. The ground floor comprises a grand entrance hall leading to a living room, a dining room, and a kitchen which continues to a utility/boot room which also incorporates a wet room. On the first floor level is a generous family lounge with an impressive bay window, a gorgeous family shower room, and two bedrooms with one leading to a balcony. The third floor provides access to a spacious primary bedroom, two further bedrooms and a luxurious family bathroom.

Welcome To 32 Carisbrooke Road

Forming part of an attractive row of terrace townhouses along a beautiful tree-lined elevated walkway, 32 Carisbrooke Road is a characterful white three-storey stucco finished property exhibiting period features with its bracketed eave cornice, an imposing first-floor bay window and a semi-circular fanlight above the entrance door with moulded stucco arches. Bathing in the south-east facing sunshine, the front elevation has a low-maintenance gravel garden edged with hedging and wrought iron fencing. A traditional red and black tiled pathway leads to a handsome period entrance door painted in a matte midnight-blue shade.

Porch

Upon entering the front door you are welcomed by a convenient porch area which is separated from the hallway by a partially glazed door and has a glass pendant light shade suspended from the ceiling. This space boasts natural light from the semi-circular fanlight above the entrance door and the decor comprises a crisp white shade on the walls and timber floorboards which continue into the hallway. Additionally, the porch has a further part glazed door to the side which opens to the living room.

Entrance Hall (extending to 8.74m (extending to 28'08))

This welcoming and grand entrance hall is gracefully complemented by a traditional period ceiling arch with decorative mouldings and an elegant glass pendant light shade, as well as deep skirting boards and two traditional column radiators. This space leads to the ground floor accommodation and there is a carpeted staircase with a timber spindle balustrade and side wood panelling painted in a midnight-blue shade, perfectly coordinating with the radiators. Two understair cupboards provide storage space and also house an electrical consumer unit as well as a gas meter. A traditional panel door opens to the dining room and an open doorway at the end of the hallway flows seamlessly into the kitchen.

Living Room (4.29m x 3.96m max (14'01 x 13'0 max))

Connecting with the dining room through a partially glazed door, this ground floor reception room is bathed in natural light from a window to the front aspect and has a fireplace ready to be transformed into a characterful focal point. Fitted with a speckled-grey carpet, this wonderful room features attractive cornicing and is tastefully decorated in white with a contrasting teal-green feature wall around the chimney breast. Also located here is a column radiator, two built-in cupboards on either side of the chimney breast and a triple pendant ceiling light fitting adding a touch of vintage flair.

Dining Room (4.24m x 3.23m max (13'11 x 10'07 max))

This formal dining room enjoys exposed timber floorboards and a modern wall decor featuring shades of white and light grey. Warmed by a column radiator, this room features a brick fireplace with an attractive surround and there is a window to the rear aspect allowing for natural light. With traditional picture rails and cornicing, this characterful room also includes a modern pendant light shade and fitted shelving beside the chimney breast.

Kitchen (6.05m max x 2.92m (19'10 max x 9'07))

Accessed at the end of the entrance hall, this stylish kitchen features contemporary fitted base and wall cabinetry finished in a tasteful slate-grey shade. A good range of cupboards and drawers provide plenty of storage space and are finished with brushed steel cup-pull cabinet handles. Complete with a coordinating upstand, a solid wood countertop incorporates a fabulous Neff electric hob with a sleek cooker hood over and a handsome duo butler sink in white complete with a swan neck mixer tap. A breakfast bar features at the end of the countertop providing a casual dining spot and is illuminated by two pendant light shades suspended from the ceiling. This fabulous kitchen boasts integrated appliances including a family-sized dishwasher, a large dustbin caddy, an under-counter drinks cooler, and a Neff double electric oven conveniently positioned at eye level. The room enjoys natural light from two windows to the side aspect with the largest of the two featuring a fitted storage bench that perfectly coordinates with the rest of the kitchen. Warmed by two traditional column radiators, the room also benefits from modern recessed spotlights, wall-mounted timber shelving, and space for a full-height appliance such as a fridge-freezer. The room is finished with white-painted walls and beautiful oak-engineered flooring which continues into the utility/boot room.

Utility/ Boot Room (3.23m max x 2.74m max (10'07 max x 9'0 max))

Conveniently located off the kitchen, this utility room doubles up as a handy boot room and has plumbing in place for two laundry appliances beneath a wooden countertop. With a small window to the side aspect, this room benefits from a built-in bench and two storage cupboards with tongue and groove wooden doors. The wall white and light blue wall decor provides a light and airy finish and there are two sets of modern spotlights to provide illumination. A two-pane glazed door provides external side access to the rear garden and an opaque glazed door opens to a wet room.

Wet Room

Providing convenient facilities for the ground floor level, this handy wet room is fully tiled in neutral grey shades and comprises a shower as well as a modern white sanitaryware suite consisting of a low-level w.c and a pedestal hand basin with a traditional chrome mixer tap. Also located here is a slim window to the rear aspect and a duo spotlight fitting on the ceiling.

First Floor Landing

A staircase fitted with a grey carpet leads to a split-level first-floor landing edged with a timber spindle balustrade which continues to a further staircase providing access to the second floor. With a corridor illuminated by recessed spotlights leading to a shower room and a bedroom, the upper level of this landing space has a round glass pendant light shade and leads to an additional bedroom as well as the main family lounge. The carpet from the staircase continues here and traditional panel doors open to each of the rooms.

Lounge (5.28m max x 5.08m into bay (17'04 max x 16'08 into)

This naturally light and generously proportioned bedroom enjoys a substantial bay window to the front aspect and an impressive sphere designed light shade suspended from a decorative ceiling rose. Creating a characterful focal point is an exposed red brick chimney breast housing a cast iron wood burner mounted upon a slate-style tile hearth and elaborate cornicing combined with deep skirting and picture rails provide further period appeal. With exposed timber floorboards, this impressive room has two column radiators and has tastefully decorated walls in gentle contrasting shades of white and light grey. A television aerial point is also located here.

Bedroom Three (4.27m x 3.28m max (14'0 x 10'09 max))

Warmed by a column radiator, this double-sized bedroom also features exposed timber floorboards and a characterful cast iron fireplace with a white surround. Set against a neutral backdrop, traditional wall mouldings continue here and there is a window to the rear aspect allowing for plenty of natural light. Also located in this room is a pendant light fitting, a television aerial point and built-in shelving beside the chimney breast.

Family Shower Room

Providing a luxurious rainfall-effect shower experience, this beautiful room boasts a large corner shower cubicle with clear glass screening and is finished with a stylish wood-effect tile surround in a range of dark rustic tones. The shower cubicle also includes an additional hose shower fitting and even features a digital control switch on the outside to ensure a comfortable water temperature before entering the shower. Decorated with a beautiful slate-effect laminate floor and crisp white painted walls, the room includes a modern white suite comprising a ‘no-touch’ sensor flush w.c incorporated into a contemporary patterned tile surround which coordinates with the splashback tiling above a rectangular hand basin with a wooden vanity cabinet beneath. Illuminated by recessed spotlights, the room also benefits from a grey ladder-style heated towel rail, a wall-mounted mirrored cabinet, and an opaque window to the side aspect providing natural light and privacy.

Bedroom Four (3.58m x 2.92m (11'09 x 9'07))

Located towards the rear of the property via a corridor on the first floor, this bedroom benefits from a set of glazed French doors which open to a private roof terrace and is finished with teal-green wall decor and exposed timber floorboards. A small cast-iron fireplace with a white surround and traditional wall mouldings in white create charming period appeal. Illuminated by a ceiling light fitting and warmed by a column radiator, this room also includes fitted shelving, a television point and a concealed gas condensing boiler installed in 2019.

Second Floor Landing

A further carpeted staircase provides access to a split-level second-floor landing which benefits from natural light from a Velux window and a fresh neutral wall decor. This top floor mirrors the floor below and comprises a corridor leading to a bedroom and a family bathroom, as well as an additional staircase leading to two double bedrooms.

Primary Bedroom (5.23m max x 4.27m (17'02 max x 14'0))

Enjoying a smart grey decor which contrasts beautifully with the traditional picture rails and white wall above, this spacious bedroom is carpeted and boasts a chimney breast housing a charming cast-iron fireplace with a grey-painted surround. Warmed by a traditional column radiator, further benefits of the room include two windows to the front aspect, a ceiling light fitting and two wall-mounted lights to provide illumination on either side of a bed.

Bedroom Two (4.27m x 3.28m max (14'0 x 10'09 max))

With a window to the rear aspect providing natural light, this double-sized room is warmed by a column radiator and has a dome-shaped ceiling light fitting. The interior features light grey painted walls and a speckled-grey carpet.

Bedroom Five (3.10m x 2.92m (10'02 x 9'07))

A delightful light and airy room which enjoys a neutral wall decor and a window to the rear aspect. Featuring a charming cast iron fireplace with a wooden surround, this bedroom has a grey carpet, a pendant light fitting and a loft hatch. A column radiator is also located here.

Family Bathroom

Providing an additional family bathroom on the top floor, this luxurious bathroom offers a relaxing sanctuary with its beautiful decor and a fabulous freestanding, slipper-style bath with a contemporary chrome mixer tap complete with a shower attachment integrated within the wall. The decor features a gorgeous light oak-effect laminate floor and the walls are painted in a slate-grey shade with a papered feature wall displaying an aquatic-inspired design. Providing handy storage drawers, a fitted wooden vanity unit with a distressed finish incorporates a white round hand basin with a contemporary chrome mixer tap integrated within a stone-effect tile splashback. Warmed by a grey ladder-style heated towel rail, the room also includes a w.c with a sensor-controlled flush and a neutral tile surround, recessed spotlighting, and a window to the side aspect with an opaque pattern finish to provide privacy.

Garden

A low-maintenance rear garden is accessed via the utility room from the rear of the property and provides a fully enclosed outdoor space with a fenced and walled boundary. A paved terrace seating area provides plenty of room for outdoor furniture and features raised timber sleeper flower beds which display a variety of plants including lavender, fuchsias and shrubs. This delightful garden can be personalised with planters to create further interest and vibrancy and a small fish pond with a trickling water feature creates a sense of calm. A concrete area flows alongside the side of the property featuring a mature hydrangea plant bed and provides space for storage sheds. An outside tap and an external socket point are also located here.

Parking

The property comes with the added bonus of driveway parking for two vehicles to the rear of the property (accessed via Alexandra Lane).

Boasting flexible accommodation which can be adapted to your family’s needs, this five-bedroom family home is conveniently located in the heart of the Island and presents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a period townhouse packed full of character and charm. An early viewing is highly recommended with the sole agent Susan Payne Property.

Additional Details

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: B
Services: Gas Central Heating, Electricity, Mains Water and Drainage

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