Brading, Isle of Wight

Comprehensively refurbished and enjoying far reaching views, this beautiful Victorian period building now provides a comfortable and recently renovated three bedroom family home.

Construction of this charming building in island stone and brick dates back to approximately 1875 and is believed to have originally included one of the villages schoolhouses. Now offering three bedrooms of light, spacious accommodation with high ceilings, period skirting boards, architraves and a sweeping staircase, in addition to a modern kitchen, bathroom and a sunny enclosed rear garden extending to the west. With new landscaped, driveway there is off-road parking to the front, a large store at the foot of the rear garden and there are impressive views of surrounding countryside and toward Bembridge Harbour making this well appointed semi-detached home an excellent package all around.

The town of Brading is charming and benefits from a school, shops, public houses and train station which connects to Ryde Pier Head where there is a ferry service to Portsmouth and connecting trains to London. There are many local walks across the Downs or the protected RSPB marsh lands. The seaside town of Bembridge with its sandy beaches is a short drive away as is the town of Ryde with its numerous amenities, schools and high speed (22mins) links to the mainland.

Accommodation
Ground Floor
Entrance
Side path leads to the front door which has painted solid timber door and stained glass inset.

Hallway
Understair area with plenty of wall space for hanging coats with cupboard housing electric consumer unit.

Sitting Room
An attractive room with generous proportions and large bay window overlooking the front. Deep original skirting board and log burning stove sat within a fireplace with stone hearth and timber mantle.

Dining Room
With dual aspect windows and sliding doors giving views down the rear garden, this is an ideal space for dining or a living area.

Kitchen
A modern kitchen boasting a full range of under-counter and wall-mounted storage units incorporating 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap over, integrated dishwasher, oven with Cook and Lewis four ring induction hob with extractor hood over. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer and fridge/freezer.

Family Bathroom
With a new suite consisting of ‘P’ shaped bath with shower over, heated towel rail, vanity unit wash basin and W.C.

First Floor
Original staircase with hand carved banister rises to a half landing with window overlooking the side aspect and unexpected views of Bembridge Harbour. The first floor comprises three good sized double bedrooms, one of which is located in its own wing. The two rear bedrooms have views to the trees on Nunwell Down behind, whilst the principal room has equivalent generous dimensions to the sitting room and enjoys the best views over IWNL (Isle of Wight National Landscape, formerly AONB) including Culver Down and Bembridge Harbour in an easterly direction. Skirting boards and architraves are stripped back to the wood and varnished and there is a cosmetic fireplace with a coloured pattern tile inset, making a nice feature. Bedroom 3 is situated in its own separate wing and benefits from its own W.C.

Outside
Landscaped to the front of the property is a concrete driveway with ample space for parking and to the rear is an enclosed garden with paved terrace achieving a westerly aspect, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. Raised vegetable planters, a brick-built BBQ stand and large palm exist along the northern boundary, whilst there is a large timber store at the rear providing extensive storage or a workshop.

Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage, heating is provided by gas fired Glowworm wall-mounted boiler located in the kitchen and delivered via radiators.

Miscellaneous
Wrax Road is a quiet shared unadopted road where there is a right of way given to each resident.

Tenure
The property is offered Freehold.

Council Tax
Band C

EPC Rating
Rating D

Postcode
PO36 0DD

Viewings
All viewings will be strictly by prior arrangement with the sole selling 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.