96 Carisbrooke Road

This stunning Victorian villa is situated in Carisbrooke, whilst being a level walk to the town of Newport with its variety of shops, bars, restaurants, cinema complex and schools, which cater for ages from pre-school to sixth form, and the College for higher education. The property has been sympathetically refurbished with an excellent standard of finish throughout, much of the period character remains with elegant, spacious reception rooms, high ceilings and sash bay windows. Measuring 3251 sq feet, this spacious and well-presented villa is arranged over two floors with three en-suite bedrooms. There is a spectacular open plan reception room measuring 41ft overall, with beautifully ornate ceilings with a large central rose, elaborate coving and picture ceiling panels finished in gold leaf. Stylish French doors open to the terrace with private gardens and a circular walkway with a selection of mature trees screening you from the road. An attractive orangery 20ft in length, is set to the side of the property. There is parking to the rear of the property for three vehicles accessed via a private lane. Whilst in the centre of the Island, you remain within easy access to mainland ferry links, particularly in East Cowes, Cowes and Fishbourne, all of which are approximately a fifteen minute drive away, and taking you to Southampton and Portsmouth.

ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE PORCH & HALL
A spacious hallway with what would appear to be original Minton tiles. Access to all the principal rooms and a wide elegant stairway to the first floor.

KITCHEN
A newly fitted modern kitchen with a range of base and wall mounted units with under cabinet lighting. Large range style oven and hob with overhead extractor, integrated double door fridge freezer, dishwasher and housing for boiler. Access to the garden and patio.

PANTRY
Walk-in pantry off the kitchen, base and wall mounted storage units and additional shelving.

UTILITY ROOM Ample storage facilities with rack for coats and boot storage. 1½ stainless steel sink set in wooden worktops. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.

WALK-IN STORAGE CUPBOARDS
Two spacious walk-in cupboards accessed from the hallway.

SITTING ROOM
Spacious reception room with beautifully restored exposed floorboards. A Victorian fireplace with Marble surround and open fire. Bay window with French doors opening to the garden. Magnificent feature ceiling with large central rose, gold leaf cornice and elaborate coving.

FAMILY ROOM
A further spacious reception room with the continuation of the restored floorboards. Large windows with shutters overlooking the south-east facing garden. Featured rolltop radiators and stylish gold chandeliers.

ORANGERY
An impressive largely glazed room with French doors to either end accessing both the front and rear gardens.

STUDY
Bespoke built-in full length handmade desk with additional shelving and ample storage. Ample electric sockets for office equipment.

BEDROOM 6
Good size double bedroom with views over the garden. Double-glazed sash window with white plantation style shutters.

SHOWER ROOM EN-SUITE
Large walk-in shower, wash hand basin and WC.

FIRST FLOOR
(With brand new carpets fitted on the stairs, landing and to the bedrooms)

HALF LANDING
Restored original stained-glass panels. There is access out onto an external galvanised staircase to the ground floor.

BEDROOM 5
A good sized bedroom with views over the garden.

CLOAKROOM
With wash hand basin and WC

MAIN LANDING
PRINCIPLE BEDROOM SUITE
Large double bedroom with bay window overlooking the south-east facing garden. Ample room for freestanding wardrobes. Door through to nursery.

SHOWER ROOM EN-SUITE
Expansive room with large walk-in shower, wash hand basin set on vanity unit, WC and heated towel rail.

NURSERY/DRESSING ROOM
With doors from both the principal bedroom and landing, This room could also be utilised as a dressing room.

BEDROOM 2
Large spacious double bedroom with ample space for freestanding wardrobes. South-easterly views.

SHOWER ROOM EN-SUITE
Large walk in shower, wash hand basin and WC.

BEDROOM 3
A further very good sized double bedroom.

BEDROOM 4
Large double bedroom with restored exposed f loorboards and views out over the garden.

FAMILY BATHROOM
Large modern style bath with separate walk in shower. Wash basin set on vanity unit with storage. Storage cupboard, WC and heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE
The front of the property has access onto The Mall, a wide popular Victorian walkway taking you into the town centre. There is a formal garden with gravelled pathways and symmetrically designed flower beds with mature planting and hedging providing both privacy and an attractive outlook from the house. To the rear of the property is a walled garden mainly laid to lawn with ornamental trees, a spacious patio area and summer house. There is also a driveway with parking for three cars, accessed via a private lane off Recreation Ground Road. To the side of the property there is a gated access (both front and rear) to the external galvanised staircase and a large wood store.

MISCELLANEOUS
The vendor is willing to sell an additional dwelling (bungalow) to the rear of the property, under separate negotiation should there be a need for multi-generational accommodation/
annexe facilities.

POSTCODE
PO30 1DB

TENURE
Freehold

COUNCIL TAX
Band F

EPC Rating
E

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity, drainage, and gas. Gas fired central heating.

VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with sole agents, Spence Willard.

Important Notice
1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Spence Willard in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Spence Willard nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice.