7 bed detached house for sale

Station Road, St. Helens, Ryde, Isle Of Wight PO33

The old station building was converted, by the family who bought it nearly 70 years ago, into an expansive family home with magical gardens and exceptional views over an area of Special Scientific Interest which includes the rspb Nature Reserve and River Yar.

The old platform was glassed in to create a large conservatory affording incredible views, day-long sunshine and with a unique eating area at one end. The property still has an array of character and period features with unique detailing in the brickwork, typical of its era. Internally, there are high ceilings, grand reception rooms, a large central conservatory in the center of the house, and stunning views through immense glass windows running the whole length of the southern elevation of the house.

The house presently provides extensive and very versatile accommodation, currently with seven bedrooms, 4 / 5 of which are en suite including a self-contained annexe with separate entrance.

The gardens extend to over 14 acres and comprise formal gardens with planted borders, far reaching views, woodland, a large pond (former Oyster beds) and magical walks along the former railway line to the West leading to even wider views over the marshland which has been designated as an area of Special Scientific Interest which includes the rspb Nature Reserve and River Yar.

The tennis court to the rear of the house provides plenty of options for the space including the possibility of being replaced with ancillary buildings or a swimming pool. There are also garages/workshops, greenhouses and a separate office with its own gated access onto Station Road, through the back gate and driveway.

The principal entrance is a driveway sweeping within mature trees from Embankment Road with a large central herbaceous border and a small path leading to a summer house tucked away behind the entrance to the property.

Plans have been approved to show the potential to transform the dated current house into an outstanding, modern, contemporary space with open plan living areas incredible views, 6 ensuite bedrooms, swimming pool and pool house. ()

Ideally placed between St Helens Green and Bembridge, on the edge of the picturesque Bembridge Harbour, there is easy access to a variety of wonderful walks whether coastal along the causeway leading to the sand dunes of the Duver and the family-friendly beach or inland through the nature reserve and out towards the downs. The small but vibrant village of St Helens has two village shops, two restaurants, a pub and a coffee shop, an antiquarian bookshop, along with the country's largest village green. For boat lovers, there are moorings in the harbour, walking distance from the house, just across the road at the end of the front drive. The harbour enjoys extensive mooring facilities and sailing clubs at Bembridge and Brading Haven. Bembridge village has a further range of amenities including a coffee shop, butchers and farm shop. There is easy access to a range of more extensive facilities and mainland transport links at Ryde (approximately 3 miles away) as well as a number of good beaches, including Appley and Priory Bay.