House For Sale £950,000
Combining the glorious style and proportions of a period Victorian residence with the efficiency and contemporary layout of an intelligently designed new build, St Georges House is a magnificent family home in an exclusive location.
St Georges House has been constructed to the very highest standards and offers a rare and enviable combination of contemporary stone construction with glorious period style and proportions, creating a magnificent family home set in the most fabulous coastal location.
Set in a private road in the most desirable area of popular Ryde, perfectly at home among period mansions and villas that extend from sought-after Spencer Road down to the shore, St Georges House takes its name from St Georges Field, named by Lord Yarborough, which in the 19th century became a hot-spot for high society and subsequently became known as Pelham Fields. A key gives access to the beach, which is wide, sandy and perfect for swimming, this local beach offers the facility of all year-round dog walking. Spectacular coastal walks in either direction are easily accessible, as is Ryde Golf Club and the well regarded Ryde School. Ryde town, with it’s fabulous mix of boutique shops, amenities and Victorian promenade with long sandy beaches, and high-speed ferry links to the mainland, are just a short walk away.
St Georges House has been carefully designed to perfectly suit its surroundings, with the grandeur of a large Victorian home, but with the benefits of attractive double-glazed sash windows, natural timber floor coverings with underfloor heating throughout with individual room thermostats, contemporary energy efficiency, beautiful neutral décor, and a high-quality kitchen and luxurious bathrooms, plus the added benefit of the balance of the NHBC warranty.
The accommodation comprises of a welcoming entrance hall, open plan sitting and dining room, large kitchen and breakfast room, utility space, stunning sun room and a cloakroom on the ground floor, with three double bedrooms, one of which is en-suite, and the family bathroom on the first floor, and a further two bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor. Views towards the beach and Ryde Pier can be enjoyed from the upper floors. Outside, a block paved driveway leads to a detached garage, there is a potting shed, immaculately presented lawns and a paved sun terrace that wraps around the home and cleverly connects the house to the garden.
Welcome To St Georges House
The private, exclusive Augusta Road leads from Spencer Road towards the Solent, and from Augusta Road the charming Sea Close affords access to a select handful of houses and villas closest to the beach. St Georges House has a beautiful reconstituted stone wall, which mirrors the main house construction, giving way to the smart block paved driveway and pedestrian gate. A magnificent Victorian style tiled path leads between mature borders to the grand façade, with period stone detailing, sash windows and heritage style fascia’s. A storm porch covers the front door, which also benefits from outside lighting, and leads into the welcoming entrance hall.
Entrance Hall (3.94m x 1.75m (12'11 x 5'9))
The quality of finishes and high specification are evident from the moment one steps through the decoratively glazed front door, with recessed LED lighting, coved ceilings, neutral décor, engineered oak floors with underfloor heating and high quality brushed steel switches and sockets running throughout this substantial family home. The hallway is home to a control panel for the alarm system. A window beside the front door fills the central hallway with natural light, a staircase ascends to the first floor and there are doors to the western end of the kitchen, to the cloakroom, the sitting room, dining room, to the eastern end of the kitchen and to an under stairs cupboard which benefits from its own light.
Kitchen And Breakfast Room (7.39m x 3.63m (24'3 x 11'11))
The heart of this home is light and bright, benefitting from triple aspect glazing, with a box sash bay to the front aspect, double sash windows to the side aspect and a sash window with part glazed back door to the rear. There is plenty of space to sit at the breakfast end of this delightful room. A mix of floor, wall and full-height units are finished in stunning gloss cream with contemporary brushed steel fittings, with granite worktops wrapping around the kitchen and creating a peninsula breakfast bar, creating an extremely sociable space. The kitchen units feature soft curved corners, LED lights in the kickboards and benefit from integrated full height fridge, full height freezer, Bosch double oven, Bosch five ring range, Kenwood dishwasher and a high-level microwave. There is a recessed 1.5 bowl sink with inset granite drainer and a smart chrome mixer tap over, under a window with views over the rear garden. Doors lead to the hallway, double doors lead into the utility space and a part glazed door leads out onto the back garden.
Utility Space
There is space and plumbing for a washing machine, with a worktop over, plus built in airing cupboard shelving and a smart white wall cupboard. The utility space is also home to the Glow Worm condensing boiler which combines with a Megaflo tank to provide an unvented hot water system capable of supplying piping hot water throughout this grand home.
Sitting Room (5.44m max x 4.29m (17'10 max x 14'1))
The sitting room has a large sash bay window which looks over the front gardens and enhances the feeling of space in this generous room. An oak mantle sits over a recessed fireplace with a wood burning stove on a solid granite riser and hearth. There is a dimmer switch for the lighting and TV and phone points. A large archway creates an open plan connection to the dining room.
Dining Room (4.32m x 4.32m (14'2 x 14'2))
With plenty of space for a large dining table, and with the open archway to the sitting room and double sash windows overlooking the rear grounds, the dining room is perfectly proportioned. Double French doors lead into the beautiful sun room.
Sun Room (3.56m x 3.15m (11'8 x 10'4))
Featuring an attractive vaulted ceiling, stunning glazed gable and smart dwarf walls with French doors out to the terrace, the sun room is a fabulous additional reception space and the perfect position to enjoy the surrounding rear grounds from. Recessed directional spotlights help to create a serene ambience.
Cloakroom
The well-appointed ground floor cloakroom features a contemporary square low-level WC with dual flush, complemented by a floating basin with a chrome waterfall mixer. There is a tiled splashback finished in a coastal scheme and a tilting mirror, and a compact sash window looks over the back garden.
First Floor Landing
The carpeted stairs lead up to the first-floor gallery landing, which has a sash window overlooking the front aspect and doors to bedroom one, the family bathroom, bedroom two and bedroom three, plus stairs up to the second-floor landing. This floor benefits from under floor heating throughout.
Principle Suite (5.51m x 3.38m (18'1 x 11'1))
Twin aspect glazing fills the primary bedroom with natural light, with wonderful views across to Ryde Pier and the bustling Solent beyond. The high-quality laminate flooring is beautiful and works efficiently with the underfloor heating. A door leads to an en-suite.
En-Suite
The luxurious master en-suite is finished in elegant contemporary tiling with glass mosaic detailing and has a large corner shower with additional rain head. A sash window affords views to Ryde Pier. There is a floating vanity unit with inset basin and storage drawers under, with a mirror and shaver socket over, and a low-level WC has a dual flush.
Family Bathroom
The well-proportioned family bathroom benefits from a sash window with views to Ryde Pier and the Solent beyond. Large, luxurious tiles feature glass mosaic detailing and add to the luxurious feel. There is a full-size bath with contemporary taps, a large pedestal basin has a chrome mixer and a mirrored cabinet over, and there is a large heated towel rail. A corner shower has an additional rain head and a tiled nook provides additional storage, and there is a striking Duravit low level WC with dual flush.
Bedroom Two (4.34m x 4.32m max (14'3 x 14'2 max))
The second bedroom is a lovely large room, with twin sash windows affording views over select gardens to Ryde Pier and the sea beyond. Bedroom two is finished with a high-quality laminate flooring.
Bedroom Three (5.46m max x 4.29m (17'11 max x 14'1))
Benefitting from a large bay window, which enhances the feeling of space in this generously proportioned room, bedroom three is a fabulously bright space. High quality laminate flooring continues through this room.
Second Floor Landing
The carpeted stairs lead up to the second-floor landing, which has a charming vaulted ceiling with twin key light windows filling the hallway and stairwell with natural light. The landing is finished with high quality laminate flooring, and doors provide access to under-eaves storage and to the under-floor heating manifold. Doors lead to bedroom four, the bathroom and to bedroom five.
Bedroom Four (5.74m max x 5.97m max (18'10 max x 19'7 max))
The characterful layout of this large bedroom follows the lines of the heritage style roof shape, with a fabulous vaulted ceiling. A sash window in each gable adds to the charm and fills the room with natural light, and cupboards provide access to under eaves storage. There is plenty of floor space, and is again finished with high-quality laminate flooring.
Bathroom
A sash window in the gable affords views through the trees to the beach and Ryde Pier beyond. The vaulted ceiling adds character, and a large shower with additional rain head and a tiled nook. There is a large floating basin with contemporary mixer tap and tilting mirror over, a task light with a shaver socket, a sleek low-level WC with dual flush and a concealed cistern, and a heated chrome towel rail. The bathroom is finished in elegant two-tone neutral tiling.
Bedroom Five (4.09m x 3.38m (13'5 x 11'1))
With fabulous Solent views from the gable sash window, plus additional natural light from twin Key light windows bedroom five is a beautiful bedroom, which also makes a sensational study area. Cupboard doors lead to useful under eaves storage, and bedroom five is finished with a high-quality laminate flooring.
Outside
To the front, mature borders and lawns enhance the period stone façade of this lovely home. To one side a broad block paved driveway leads down to the detached garage. To the southern side, a smart back gate gives way to the stunning rear grounds. A block paved terrace wraps around the home, with a terrace outside the sun room providing a perfect spot to sit and enjoy the outdoors. There is a stone retaining wall with lawns above. Following the terrace around the home, the lawns continue and there is a greenhouse, large potting shed, and steps lead up to the kitchen door. A log store fits neatly under the kitchen steps, and a UPVC hatch provides access to under house storage. The terrace and driveway meet in front of the detached garage, which is of stone construction with a slate roof, and benefits from power, lighting, and up-an-over door and a UPVC side door and window.
This is an enviable opportunity to acquire a newly built home, with the charm of a grand period residence in one of the most sought-after locations on the Island.
Additional Details
Tenure: Leasehold with Freehold Included
Council Tax Band: F
Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage
St Georges House has been constructed to the very highest standards and offers a rare and enviable combination of contemporary stone construction with glorious period style and proportions, creating a magnificent family home set in the most fabulous coastal location.
Set in a private road in the most desirable area of popular Ryde, perfectly at home among period mansions and villas that extend from sought-after Spencer Road down to the shore, St Georges House takes its name from St Georges Field, named by Lord Yarborough, which in the 19th century became a hot-spot for high society and subsequently became known as Pelham Fields. A key gives access to the beach, which is wide, sandy and perfect for swimming, this local beach offers the facility of all year-round dog walking. Spectacular coastal walks in either direction are easily accessible, as is Ryde Golf Club and the well regarded Ryde School. Ryde town, with it’s fabulous mix of boutique shops, amenities and Victorian promenade with long sandy beaches, and high-speed ferry links to the mainland, are just a short walk away.
St Georges House has been carefully designed to perfectly suit its surroundings, with the grandeur of a large Victorian home, but with the benefits of attractive double-glazed sash windows, natural timber floor coverings with underfloor heating throughout with individual room thermostats, contemporary energy efficiency, beautiful neutral décor, and a high-quality kitchen and luxurious bathrooms, plus the added benefit of the balance of the NHBC warranty.
The accommodation comprises of a welcoming entrance hall, open plan sitting and dining room, large kitchen and breakfast room, utility space, stunning sun room and a cloakroom on the ground floor, with three double bedrooms, one of which is en-suite, and the family bathroom on the first floor, and a further two bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor. Views towards the beach and Ryde Pier can be enjoyed from the upper floors. Outside, a block paved driveway leads to a detached garage, there is a potting shed, immaculately presented lawns and a paved sun terrace that wraps around the home and cleverly connects the house to the garden.
Welcome To St Georges House
The private, exclusive Augusta Road leads from Spencer Road towards the Solent, and from Augusta Road the charming Sea Close affords access to a select handful of houses and villas closest to the beach. St Georges House has a beautiful reconstituted stone wall, which mirrors the main house construction, giving way to the smart block paved driveway and pedestrian gate. A magnificent Victorian style tiled path leads between mature borders to the grand façade, with period stone detailing, sash windows and heritage style fascia’s. A storm porch covers the front door, which also benefits from outside lighting, and leads into the welcoming entrance hall.
Entrance Hall (3.94m x 1.75m (12'11 x 5'9))
The quality of finishes and high specification are evident from the moment one steps through the decoratively glazed front door, with recessed LED lighting, coved ceilings, neutral décor, engineered oak floors with underfloor heating and high quality brushed steel switches and sockets running throughout this substantial family home. The hallway is home to a control panel for the alarm system. A window beside the front door fills the central hallway with natural light, a staircase ascends to the first floor and there are doors to the western end of the kitchen, to the cloakroom, the sitting room, dining room, to the eastern end of the kitchen and to an under stairs cupboard which benefits from its own light.
Kitchen And Breakfast Room (7.39m x 3.63m (24'3 x 11'11))
The heart of this home is light and bright, benefitting from triple aspect glazing, with a box sash bay to the front aspect, double sash windows to the side aspect and a sash window with part glazed back door to the rear. There is plenty of space to sit at the breakfast end of this delightful room. A mix of floor, wall and full-height units are finished in stunning gloss cream with contemporary brushed steel fittings, with granite worktops wrapping around the kitchen and creating a peninsula breakfast bar, creating an extremely sociable space. The kitchen units feature soft curved corners, LED lights in the kickboards and benefit from integrated full height fridge, full height freezer, Bosch double oven, Bosch five ring range, Kenwood dishwasher and a high-level microwave. There is a recessed 1.5 bowl sink with inset granite drainer and a smart chrome mixer tap over, under a window with views over the rear garden. Doors lead to the hallway, double doors lead into the utility space and a part glazed door leads out onto the back garden.
Utility Space
There is space and plumbing for a washing machine, with a worktop over, plus built in airing cupboard shelving and a smart white wall cupboard. The utility space is also home to the Glow Worm condensing boiler which combines with a Megaflo tank to provide an unvented hot water system capable of supplying piping hot water throughout this grand home.
Sitting Room (5.44m max x 4.29m (17'10 max x 14'1))
The sitting room has a large sash bay window which looks over the front gardens and enhances the feeling of space in this generous room. An oak mantle sits over a recessed fireplace with a wood burning stove on a solid granite riser and hearth. There is a dimmer switch for the lighting and TV and phone points. A large archway creates an open plan connection to the dining room.
Dining Room (4.32m x 4.32m (14'2 x 14'2))
With plenty of space for a large dining table, and with the open archway to the sitting room and double sash windows overlooking the rear grounds, the dining room is perfectly proportioned. Double French doors lead into the beautiful sun room.
Sun Room (3.56m x 3.15m (11'8 x 10'4))
Featuring an attractive vaulted ceiling, stunning glazed gable and smart dwarf walls with French doors out to the terrace, the sun room is a fabulous additional reception space and the perfect position to enjoy the surrounding rear grounds from. Recessed directional spotlights help to create a serene ambience.
Cloakroom
The well-appointed ground floor cloakroom features a contemporary square low-level WC with dual flush, complemented by a floating basin with a chrome waterfall mixer. There is a tiled splashback finished in a coastal scheme and a tilting mirror, and a compact sash window looks over the back garden.
First Floor Landing
The carpeted stairs lead up to the first-floor gallery landing, which has a sash window overlooking the front aspect and doors to bedroom one, the family bathroom, bedroom two and bedroom three, plus stairs up to the second-floor landing. This floor benefits from under floor heating throughout.
Principle Suite (5.51m x 3.38m (18'1 x 11'1))
Twin aspect glazing fills the primary bedroom with natural light, with wonderful views across to Ryde Pier and the bustling Solent beyond. The high-quality laminate flooring is beautiful and works efficiently with the underfloor heating. A door leads to an en-suite.
En-Suite
The luxurious master en-suite is finished in elegant contemporary tiling with glass mosaic detailing and has a large corner shower with additional rain head. A sash window affords views to Ryde Pier. There is a floating vanity unit with inset basin and storage drawers under, with a mirror and shaver socket over, and a low-level WC has a dual flush.
Family Bathroom
The well-proportioned family bathroom benefits from a sash window with views to Ryde Pier and the Solent beyond. Large, luxurious tiles feature glass mosaic detailing and add to the luxurious feel. There is a full-size bath with contemporary taps, a large pedestal basin has a chrome mixer and a mirrored cabinet over, and there is a large heated towel rail. A corner shower has an additional rain head and a tiled nook provides additional storage, and there is a striking Duravit low level WC with dual flush.
Bedroom Two (4.34m x 4.32m max (14'3 x 14'2 max))
The second bedroom is a lovely large room, with twin sash windows affording views over select gardens to Ryde Pier and the sea beyond. Bedroom two is finished with a high-quality laminate flooring.
Bedroom Three (5.46m max x 4.29m (17'11 max x 14'1))
Benefitting from a large bay window, which enhances the feeling of space in this generously proportioned room, bedroom three is a fabulously bright space. High quality laminate flooring continues through this room.
Second Floor Landing
The carpeted stairs lead up to the second-floor landing, which has a charming vaulted ceiling with twin key light windows filling the hallway and stairwell with natural light. The landing is finished with high quality laminate flooring, and doors provide access to under-eaves storage and to the under-floor heating manifold. Doors lead to bedroom four, the bathroom and to bedroom five.
Bedroom Four (5.74m max x 5.97m max (18'10 max x 19'7 max))
The characterful layout of this large bedroom follows the lines of the heritage style roof shape, with a fabulous vaulted ceiling. A sash window in each gable adds to the charm and fills the room with natural light, and cupboards provide access to under eaves storage. There is plenty of floor space, and is again finished with high-quality laminate flooring.
Bathroom
A sash window in the gable affords views through the trees to the beach and Ryde Pier beyond. The vaulted ceiling adds character, and a large shower with additional rain head and a tiled nook. There is a large floating basin with contemporary mixer tap and tilting mirror over, a task light with a shaver socket, a sleek low-level WC with dual flush and a concealed cistern, and a heated chrome towel rail. The bathroom is finished in elegant two-tone neutral tiling.
Bedroom Five (4.09m x 3.38m (13'5 x 11'1))
With fabulous Solent views from the gable sash window, plus additional natural light from twin Key light windows bedroom five is a beautiful bedroom, which also makes a sensational study area. Cupboard doors lead to useful under eaves storage, and bedroom five is finished with a high-quality laminate flooring.
Outside
To the front, mature borders and lawns enhance the period stone façade of this lovely home. To one side a broad block paved driveway leads down to the detached garage. To the southern side, a smart back gate gives way to the stunning rear grounds. A block paved terrace wraps around the home, with a terrace outside the sun room providing a perfect spot to sit and enjoy the outdoors. There is a stone retaining wall with lawns above. Following the terrace around the home, the lawns continue and there is a greenhouse, large potting shed, and steps lead up to the kitchen door. A log store fits neatly under the kitchen steps, and a UPVC hatch provides access to under house storage. The terrace and driveway meet in front of the detached garage, which is of stone construction with a slate roof, and benefits from power, lighting, and up-an-over door and a UPVC side door and window.
This is an enviable opportunity to acquire a newly built home, with the charm of a grand period residence in one of the most sought-after locations on the Island.
Additional Details
Tenure: Leasehold with Freehold Included
Council Tax Band: F
Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage
