House For Sale £300,000
- CHAIN FREE - Cross Street, Cowes

Presenting an exciting renovation opportunity, this characterful four-bedroom townhouse offers an enviable coastal lifestyle in the heart of Cowes with an abundance of amenities right on the doorstep.

This captivating townhouse represents a traditional period residence with its distinctive double-fronted design featuring Georgian-style windows arranged symmetrically around the central entrance door. This generous home has been in the current family ownership for the past 77 years and now offers an exciting opportunity for the new owners to give this characterful property a fresh lease of life. 20 Cross Street provides plenty of versatile accommodation with the ground floor comprising two reception rooms with feature fireplaces, and a kitchen leading to a shower room. On the first floor, a landing gives access to a double bedroom featuring a traditional fireplace, a family bathroom, and two further adjoining bedrooms. Occupying the entire second floor is an wonderful attic room/bedroom complete with an en suite shower room and access to a roof terrace with views over Cowes.

With its desirable coastal town lifestyle, plenty of amenities, and mainland travel links on the doorstep, this property will be very appealing to those seeking a holiday home, with the potential of a fantastic holiday let income when you are not frequenting it yourself.

Situated at the end of a no-through road, the property boasts an enviable position within the heart of Cowes which is a magnet for the sailing community and plays host to the annual world-famous Cowes Week as well as being the starting point for the Round the Island Yacht race. The property is just a short stroll to the wonderful Esplanade, boutique shops and convenience stores, independent restaurants, bars, and cafes that Cowes has to offer along with the high-speed RedJet ferry service to Southampton. The town's 'twin', East Cowes, is reached by chain ferry across the Medina estuary where there is a regular Red Funnel car ferry service to Southampton. East Cowes is also home to Queen Victoria's magnificent former holiday residence, Osborne House, where you can enjoy a piece of British history and the rolling acres of the magnificent estate.

Welcome To 20 Cross Street - This appealing townhouse exhibits traditional yellow brickwork with contrasting red brick detailing around the windows and has a charming panel front door opening to the entrance lobby.

Lobby - With a carpeted staircase to the first floor, this space gives access to the sitting room and dining room via panel doors.

Sitting Room - 4.09m max x 3.00m (13'05 max x 9'10) - Enjoying a dual aspect with windows to the side and front, this room is full of natural light and has exposed wooden floorboards, a neutral decor, and a gas feature fireplace. Fitted with a pendant light fixture and a television aerial connection, the room also includes an electrical consumer unit, and an open doorway giving access to an understairs storage cupboard and the dining room.

Dining Room - 4.52m max x 2.97m (14'10 max x 9'09) - Again, featuring exposed wooden floorboards, this room has a window to the front aspect and a few steps leading up to the kitchen through an open doorway. Fitted with a couple of wall lights and a pendant light fixture, this room also has a television aerial connection and a gas feature fireplace.

Kitchen - 2.84m x 2.72m (9'04 x 8'11) - With a window to the front aspect, this room is fitted with base and wall cabinetry with a tiled countertop and matching tiled splashback. Incorporating an electric hob plus a corner sink and drainer, the countertop has an integrated electric cooker beneath as well as plumbing connections for a washing machine. Also located here is a ceiling spotlight fixture, a boiler for the hot water, and a folding door opening to a shower room.

Shower Room - Continuing with the vinyl floor from the kitchen, this space has a wall-mounted hand basin with a tiled splashback, a low-level w.c. beneath an opaque window to the side, and a shower cubicle with a tiled surround. Fitted with recessed spotlights, this space also has a mirror with a strip light above, and a partially glazed door opening to a side entrance.

First Floor Landing - Continuing with the carpet from the staircase, this space is edged with a wooden spindle bannister and has panel doors leading to three bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a staircase to the second floor.

Bedroom Two - 4.09m max x 3.02m (13'05 max x 9'11) - Creating a charming focal point, this double bedroom features a traditional cast iron feature fireplace and has a carpet plus a neutral wall decor. Fitted with a television aerial connection, this bedroom also benefits from a pendant light fixture and a window to the front aspect.

Bedroom Four - 2.59m x 2.08m (8'06 x 6'10) - Providing a connection to bedroom three via steps, this single bedroom is carpeted and has a window to the front aspect. Neutrally decorated, this room benefits from a pendant light fixture, plus telephone and television points.

Bedroom Three - 2.82m x 2.62m (9'03 x 8'07) - Again, fitted with telephone and television points, this bedroom enjoys a dual aspect with windows to the front and side. This room is also carpeted and continues with the neutral wall decor.

Family Bathroom - Fitted with a carpet and wall tiling, this neutral bathroom has a panel bath beneath and opaque window to the side, a low-level w.c, and a pedestal hand basin with a mirror plus a strip light above. Also located here is a pendant light fixture and a wall-mounted heater.

Bedroom One - 5.18m max x 3.30m (17'0 max x 10'10) - With partially sloped ceilings, this room features a spindle bannister around the central stairwell and has a double-glazed window to the front aspect, plus a folding door to the en-suite. Continuing with the carpet from the stairs, this spacious room is fitted with a multi-pendant light fixture plus two matching wall lights, as well as a telephone and television connection. Also located here is a fitted unit with a hand basin and storage space beneath.

En-Suite Shower Room - Providing access to a roof terrace, this room has a window to the side aspect and is fitted with a shower cubicle and a low-level w.c. With a vinyl floor and partial wall tiling, this room also a recessed spotlight and a door to an eaves storage area.

Rooftop Terrace - With sea glimpses beyond the rooftops, this rooftop terrace provides a delightful, low-maintenance outside space to personalise with bistro seating, planters, and outdoor ornaments.

20 Cross Street presents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a four-bedroom period townhouse with great potential for the new owners to upgrade to their own specifications. An early viewing with the sole agent, Susan Payne Property, is highly recommended.

Additional Details - Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: TBC
Services: Mains water & drainage, electricity, gas (please note: central heating is not installed).

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.