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House For Sale £825,000
Church Road, Binstead, Ryde PO33


Description
Situated in a secluded setting close to local amenities and beaches, Willow House is a spectacular, spacious, four-bedroom period property complete with a two-bedroom basement annexe and tranquil south to west facing garden.

Built in 1865 for the mayor of Binstead, Willow House is an elegant semi-detached Victorian home which was historically formed with the adjoining property as one entire residence. Beautifully decorated and presented throughout, this grand family home presents a perfect example of contemporary luxury combined with original period features which include high ceilings, sash windows with wooden shutters, timber panel doors, deep skirting boards and ornate fireplaces. Spacious and naturally light throughout, the substantial amount of accommodation is arranged over three floors and offers the flexibility to be arranged to suit a number of family lifestyles with its well-appointed basement accommodation offering the versatility to incorporate into the main home or to be arranged as a two-bedroom annexe with independent access via a living room, perfect for a multi-generational household or a holiday let opportunity. With a grand entrance hall at the heart of home, the main part of the house boasts a generously proportioned ground floor featuring an ample kitchen-diner and a sitting room complete with a log burner, and the first floor offers a beautiful family bathroom featuring a desirable claw foot bath and four bedrooms with one boasting a dressing area complete with a luxurious, fully equipped en-suite bathroom. Equally as special, the outside space surrounding the property incorporates a gated drive providing ample parking with a double garage, and there is a spacious lawned garden beyond providing a tranquil retreat with mature trees forming a secluded setting regularly visited by local wildlife.

Peacefully located at the end of a private lane in the popular village of Binstead, Willow House is perfectly positioned within easy reach of Ryde and is well placed for countryside and coastal walks including a beautiful amble to the historic Quarr Abbey, a magnificent monastery set amongst acres of countryside with a wonderful tea room and farm shop. An idyllic location, but by no means remote as the bustling town of Ryde with its sandy beaches, eclectic mix of shops and restaurants as well as the Independent Ryde School is just a ten-minute drive away. In the other direction is the town of Newport which boasts a range of shops, restaurants, cinemas and the exciting Quay Arts Centre, all less than six miles from Willow House. Binstead village is well serviced by a Post Office and general store as well as a family-friendly gastropub with an incorporated farm shop. The local community centre and Ofsted rated ‘good’ primary school, are situated nearby, as well as a recreational field and children’s park. The property is ideally located for mainland travel links, with a high-speed foot passenger service just a ten-minute drive away and a regular car ferry service under two miles away. Providing good connectivity to many island-wide amenities, additionally this home is within close proximity to bus stops on the Southern Vectis route between Ryde and Newport, which serves the village every fifteen minutes during the day.

Providing the perfect family home, the spacious ground floor accommodation consists of an impressive entrance hall leading to a spacious sitting room, a large kitchen-diner and a utility area complete with a cloakroom. The entrance hall also provides access to the basement accommodation which also has a hallway leading to a living room, two bedrooms (one with an en-suite) and a boiler room. Located on the first floor is a family bathroom and four bedrooms with one including a dressing area with en-suite bathroom.

Welcome To Willow House

Upon approaching the property, a set of green-painted double timber gates open to the spacious, fully-enclosed plot which incorporates a gravel driveway with a double garage and a beautiful garden beyond which surrounds Willow House. Providing an impressive entrance to the property, a set of paved steps with stone balustrade pillars leads to the green panel front door with a decorative lunette window above and arch-topped windows on either side. Alternatively, a set of French doors to the side aspect provide direct access to the kitchen-diner.

Entrance Hall (7.80m max x 4.24m max (25'07 max x 13'11 max))

Welcoming you into this impressive home is a generously proportioned central hallway providing an accurate glimpse of the period character found throughout the accommodation with its handsome cast iron fireplace featuring detailed tiling, wooden flooring, high ceiling and deep skirting boards complemented by a fresh neutral wall decor. Ascending to the first-floor level is a turning staircase with a spindle balustrade providing an under-stair door opening to an additional staircase which leads to the basement accommodation. Benefiting from recessed spotlights in addition to an elegant chandelier light fitting, this space is warmed by two column radiators, and provides a series of panel doors leading to the ground floor rooms as well as a period archway creating access to one of two kitchen doors and the utility area/cloakroom. A sash window to the rear aspect and a security entry system are also located here.

Sitting Room (7.82m max x 4.22m max (25'08 max x 13'10 max))

Beautifully presented, this spacious sitting room continues with the wooden flooring from the entrance hall complemented by a light green wall decor and there is a wonderful fireplace with a wooden surround which hosts a log burner to provide a cosy warmth to the room. Fitted with two stylish pendant ceiling lights and two column radiators, this room has two arch-topped sash windows to the front aspect fitted with traditional shutters, and a set of French glazed doors to the side aspect providing access to the garden.

Kitchen-Diner (5.51m max x 4.24m (18'01 max x 13'11))

Bathed in natural light, this generously proportioned kitchen-diner features glazed French doors to the side aspect opening to the beautiful garden and an arch-topped sash window to the front aspect; both fitted with wooden shutters. Exhibiting a traditional flagstone floor, this neutrally decorated room provides ample space to accommodate a family dining set and has a range of versatile freestanding wooden cabinets in a light sage-green shade providing a charming, cottage-style feel. Topped with a solid oak countertop, the base cabinets offer cupboard and drawer storage, and there is a wonderful pantry cupboard with double doors as well as a wall-mounted cabinet which provides shelving and a handy plate rack. Benefiting from an integrated dishwasher, the kitchen also provides a stainless steel cooker hood which features a tiled splashback in soft neutral shades with space beneath for a substantial cooker. The splashback tiling also features above a fabulous duo butler sink fitted with a vintage-style chrome mixer tap and the countertop space to the side features drainer grooves. This room is warmed by two column radiators and recessed spotlights provide evenly distributed illumination.

An additional panel door opens to a lobby area providing access to a handy utility area and cloakroom as well as the entrance hall.

Utility Area And Cloakroom

Continuing with the wooden floor from the entrance hall, a panel door opens to this practical space which has been designed to incorporate a convenient utility area through an open doorway offering space and plumbing connections for a washing machine beneath wooden shelving. Finished with a sage-green wall decor and recessed spotlights throughout, this space is warmed by a column radiator and has a further door opening to a cloakroom which is finished with a flagstone floor.

The cloakroom enjoys natural light from a tall sash window to the side fitted with shutters and there is a wall-hung w.c with a charming newspaper themed backdrop incorporating a dual flush function. This space also includes a rectangular wall-mounted hand basin with a chrome mixer tap and a mirror above.

First Floor Landing

A textured stair runner in cream continues as a carpet on the first floor landing and into each of the four bedrooms on this level which are each accessed via wooden panel doors. Featuring a traditional period arch and a sash window to the rear aspect, this space also includes recessed spotlights plus a pendant light fixture, a column radiator and a loft hatch.

Bedroom One (4.27m x 3.86m max (14'0 x 12'08 max))

Enjoying natural light from duo sash windows to the front aspect fitted with shutters, this spacious room features a duck-egg blue wall decor and has a column radiator to keep the room cosy. This carpeted room is also fitted with a pendant light fitting and boasts access to a dressing area which continues to an en-suite.

Dressing Area With En-Suite Bathroom

Seamlessly flowing from the bedroom, this wonderful dressing area is illuminated by recessed spotlights and boasts a recessed walk-in wardrobe fitted with clothes rails, shelving and a full-length mirror. This space also includes an underfloor heating control panel for the en-suite bathroom which is accessed through a white panel door.

The beautiful en-suite provides a luxurious bathroom retreat with its fabulous freestanding bath complete with a tall swan neck mixer tap and a substantial walk-in shower with a neutral tile surround providing the luxury of a rainfall-effect shower experience complete with a handheld showerhead attachment. Dressed with neutral painted walls and coordinating large-scale floor tiles, this room includes a charming wooden dresser in sage-green with a chunky oak countertop hosting two bowl hand basins, each with elegant wall-integrated chrome taps above. A large wall-mounted mirror and a shaver socket next to an extendable round vanity mirror are conveniently situated above the hand basin area. Fitted with a dual flush w.c and a heated ladder-style towel rail, further benefits of this beautiful room include recessed spotlights, three recessed wall shelves and a sash window to the side aspect allowing for natural light.

Bedroom Two (4.75m max x 3.53m (15'07 max x 11'07))

Boasting dual aspect sash windows to the front and side with shutters, this naturally light bedroom features a charming cast iron fireplace and is beautifully decorated with a duck-egg blue shade on the walls. A pendant light fixture and a column radiator are also located here.

Bedroom Three (4.47m max x 3.76m (14'08 max x 12'04))

Again, featuring a duck-egg blue wall decor to provide stylish continuity, this double bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes on either side of a chimney breast which hosts a cast iron fireplace, providing characterful charm. This carpeted room also includes a column radiator, a pendant light fixture, and a sash window to the front aspect complete with shutters.

Bedroom Four (2.62m max x 2.34m (8'07 max x 7'08))

The smallest of the four bedrooms on this level, this room enjoys a subtle grey wall decor and a sash window to the side aspect fitted with shutters. Also located here is a column radiator and a pendant light fixture.

Family Bathroom

Also tastefully decorated with light duck egg blue shade on the walls complemented by a neutral mosaic tile floor, this tranquil bathroom flaunts a luxurious freestanding bath perched on decorative claw feet with a vintage-style chrome mixer tap complete with a handheld shower attachment. Featuring a sash window to the rear aspect, this room includes the additional benefit of a large corner shower cubicle with curved clear glass doors, white metro wall tiling and a fabulous rainfall-effect shower fixture as well as a handheld shower attachment on a slider bar. A traditional style sanitaryware suite comprises a dual flush w.c and a pedestal hand basin with chrome taps and a wall-mounted mirror above plus a handy shaver socket nearby. Boasting cosy underfloor heating, also located here are recessed spotlights and a column radiator incorporating a chrome towel rail.

Basement Accommodation

Warmed by underfloor heating throughout, this spacious basement level can be accessed beneath the stairwell in the main entrance hall or via external access through a set of glazed French doors to the front elevation, creating a perfect opportunity for an annexe with independent access.

Basement Hallway

With a spindle balustrade staircase, this space is fitted with a grey carpet and is illuminated by recessed spotlights. The hallway leads to two double bedrooms (one with an en-suite), a boiler room and a living room via white panel doors.

Basement Living Room Or Bedroom (5.00m x 4.39m max (16'05 x 14'05 max))

Benefitting from a recently fitted soft grey carpet which coordinates with the wall decor, this well-presented room provides a perfect living or double bedroom space with its ample proportions and French glazed doors opening to external steps leading up to the front elevation. Recessed spotlights and an underfloor heating control are also located here.

Basement Bedroom One (5.08m x 4.01m (16'08 x 13'02))

Dressed with a grey wall shade including a green feature wall, this bedroom is illuminated by recessed spotlights in addition to natural light provided by a double glazed window to the front aspect. Fitted with a neutral grey carpet, this room also has an underfloor heating control and a built-in cupboard housing two electrical consumer units. A panel door opens to an en-suite shower room.

Basement En-Suite Shower Room

Finished with a neutral wall decor and coordinating gloss floor tiles, this spacious en-suite enjoys a walk-in rainfall-effect shower through an open arch which features a slim vertical window to the side aspect and a tiled surround. Illuminated by recessed spotlights, this room has a contemporary sanitaryware suite comprising a wall-hung w.c with dual flush function and a wall-mounted rectangular hand basin with a stylish chrome mixer tap and a mirror above. Additionally, this room includes a shaver socket, a chrome heated towel rail, and a large walk-in storage cupboard with lighting.

Basement Bedroom Two (5.49m max x 3.51m max (18'0 max x 11'06 max))

Featuring a large recessed area with a double glazed window on each side, this spacious room benefits from built-in shelving on either side of a chimney breast which will be fitted with doors. Again, benefiting from a recently fitted grey carpet, this room is finished with a light green wall decor and recessed spotlights. An underfloor heating control is also located here.

Basement Boiler Room

With practical neutral floor tiling, this room houses a Vaillant gas boiler and two large hot water cylinders. Also located here is a window to the side aspect, recessed spotlights, and an extractor fan.

Garden

Surrounding Willow House is a generous south and west facing garden which is mostly laid to lawn with a variety of mature trees featuring a large Willow and a rare American Redwood, as well as a range of shrubs and roses. Providing an absolute nature haven for a whole host of local wildlife including the island’s native red squirrel residents, this fully-enclosed outdoor environment provides tranquillity and seclusion, and includes a gravelled terrace accessed directly from the kitchen-diner plus the sitting room, ideal for setting up sun loungers and an outdoor dining area. The garden also benefits from a socket point on the external wall of the kitchen and a tap on the external wall of the garage.

Driveway And Garage

A pair of wooden entrance gates from the private lane open to a gravelled driveway providing parking for several vehicles. This area has a detached double garage with two pairs of wooden green doors and power.

Offering plenty of flexible accommodation, Willow House is a magnificent and generously proportioned property boasting period character and charm within a popular village location. An early viewing is highly recommended with the sole agent Susan Payne Property.

Additional Details

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: G
Services: Mains water, drainage, gas, electricity.

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