HAYLANDS MANOR RYDE, ISLE OF WIGHT

HAYLANDS MANOR RYDE, ISLE OF WIGHT AN IMPRESSIVE GEORGIAN MANOR HOUSE SET IN GROUNDS OF ABOUT 2 ACRES ON THE FRINGE OF RYDE WITH EASY ACCESS TO MAINLAND FERRY LINKS.

Haylands Manor is located on the southern outskirts of Ryde in a quiet location, bordered by mature trees and woodland providing an attractive south facing setting. Approached over an unmade road used by local traffic and dog walkers, there is easy access to the footpath network leading to the surrounding countryside including nearby Brickfields Equestrian Centre. The amenities of Ryde including a range of shops, restaurants and fast passenger ferry links to the mainland are all within easy reach. The Fastcat provides a 15 minute crossing direct to Portsmouth mainline rail station with frequent trains to London Waterloo. The well regarded independent school Ryde School is within walking distance. Ryde also has a small marina, excellent sandy beach whilst nearby Seaview offers sailing facilities. The house is Listed, Grade II and has contrasting Classical Georgian front elevation and a more informal rear elevation overlooking the main south facing gardens. An array of original features remain including window shutters, stone flooring in the entrance hall and ‘strawberry gothic’ windows, some stained glass. The house was once owned by Vice-Admiral Walter Lock, a contemporary of Lord Nelson. The house has benefited from recent modernisation which has included replacement of the kitchen and bathrooms. The current owners have installed Cat 5 wiring throughout the principal rooms and upgraded the boiler and hot water supplies. There is a monitored burglar alarm system that incorporates the fire alarm. The house has an array of impressive reception rooms, as shown on the floor plan, as well as a large utility room, boot room, a workshop, guest toilet and a plant room and greenhouse. On the first floor there are up to six bedrooms (one of which is currently used as a study) and four bathrooms. There are three further attic rooms which can potentially provide further bedrooms or living space. There are two separate cellars with vaulted brick ceilings, one of which has a Tudor well within it. The house could, subject to the necessary consents be sub-divided to form a self contained annexe. The gardens provide seclusion and privacy with an extensive lawn surrounded by an array of mature trees attracting local wildlife.

Pimento House, Number One, The Parade, Cowes ISLE OF WIGHT PO31 7QJ TEL: (01983) 200880 [email protected] www.spencewillard.co.uk ACCOMMODATION Approached by a wide entrance door incorporating stained glass, the hallway has a beautiful period flagstone floor.

The drawing room, formed from two reception rooms with an arched divide, has a wood burning stove and hard wood flooring providing a great room for entertaining although it is currently used in part as a games room.

The beautifully proportioned dining room has a fine period fireplace whilst the morning room has curved French doors providing a southerly outlook over the mature gardens.

The kitchen was refitted in 2011 in a contemporary style with a range of built in cupboards and a central island. There are a variety of integral appliances including a Neff oven, microwave oven, integral fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Five ring Smeg gas hob. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large utility room in addition to which is a large secondary kitchen/boot room with sink unit and plumbing and space for washer and dryer.

The principal bedroom also has a dressing room and bathroom en suite. Five further first floor bedrooms share three bathrooms all of which have been modernised to a high standard. Bedroom 6 is currently used as an attractive study with triple aspects, wooden flooring and a wood burning stove.

OUTSIDE To the front of the house a gravelled driveway leads to a turning circle with ample parking, in addition to the integral garage. To the south of the house is a terrace with the principal lawned garden beyond, surrounded by an array of mature trees and an area of woodland to the south. In all about 2 acres. To the side of the house is a series of stores.

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

POSTCODE PO33 3LF

DIRECTIONS MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991 From the western end of Queens Road turn left in to Spence Willard for themselves and the vendor of this Pelhurst Road and then after ½ mile turn right into property whose agents they are give notice that: Playstreet Lane. Proceed past the tennis club and primary i The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the school and take the next turning left into Corbett Road and guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, Haylands Manor will be found after about 200 metres on the nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. right hand side. Please note Corbett Road is an unmade road and owners with car with low suspension should proceed ii All descriptions, references to condition, necessary with care. permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, VIEWINGS but any intending purchaser should not rely on them All viewings will be strictly by prior arrangement with the as statements or representations of fact and must sole selling agents: satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the Spence Willard, Pimento House, Number One The Parade, correctness and accuracy of each of them. Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7QJ iii No person in the employment of Spence Willard has any Tel: 01983 200880 authority to make or give any representation or warranty Website: www.spencewillard.co.uk whatever in relation to this property. Email: [email protected]