Quirky two-bed home minutes from the seafront and ferry links.
Detached 2-bed house hidden behind terraced frontage
Tucked behind a traditional terraced frontage, this detached two-bedroom house offers a quirky, characterful alternative to standard town properties. The layout delivers a generous open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, a small study and a private courtyard with useful storage sheds — ideal for someone who values individuality and outdoor privacy in a central location.
The location is a standout: under a two-minute walk to the seafront and ferry links, and only five minutes to Ryde town centre, shops and public transport. Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal support working-from-home or holiday-let management. Residents’ parking permits cost around £72 per year and council tax is in Band B, keeping running costs modest.
Built before 1900 of solid brick, the house retains period charm and has had an extension to increase living space. Double glazing was fitted after 2002 and the property is heated via a mains-gas boiler and radiators. There is renovation potential — particularly around insulation and modern finishings — for buyers wanting to add value or personalise the space.
Buyers should be clear-eyed about the setting: the immediate area faces high crime levels and wider local deprivation indicators. The plot is small and maintenance or insulation upgrades may be needed given the solid-wall construction. Despite these drawbacks, the property’s central seaside position and unusual tucked-away layout make it attractive to first-time buyers, holiday-home purchasers or investors seeking short-term let potential.