8 bed detached house

The property is a striking Victorian villa located in Ryde, Isle of Wight, with an elevated position that commands grandeur and offers unforgettable Solent views. It has a sweeping gravel driveway, offering extensive parking, and is set behind stone pillars with mature trees and landscaped gardens. The villa features high ceilings, polished wood floors, and ornate fireplaces throughout, with a grand drawing room, formal dining room, and charming study. The kitchen and breakfast room overlook the rear garden, and there are eight spacious bedrooms arranged over two floors, including a principal suite and four additional bedrooms on the lower ground floor. The grounds include a generous front lawn, established planting, and a south-facing rear courtyard perfect for alfresco dining or evening drinks. Additionally, there is a separate timber garage, stone flagstone flooring in the lower ground floor laundry room, and a mixture of polished wood and tile flooring throughout. The villa also benefits from extensive sea views, particularly from the front terrace, which stretches across the Solent to the Hampshire coastline.