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Melville Street, Sandown

South East

£625,000

Listed on 11/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
10
Type
Detached
Area
3784 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This detached ten-bedroom property in Sandown is currently run as a bed and breakfast and includes separate owners’ accommodation. The listing describes it as renovated, with reception and dining areas, a ground-floor bathroom, an office or study, and two ground-floor double bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms. The dining room opens to a sitting room with access to the garden. The commercial kitchen is equipped with stainless-steel work surfaces, a central island, multiple sinks, a range cooker, refrigeration and a dishwasher. The owners’ area has its own entrance and comprises two bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen within the living space and a conservatory leading to a private garden. Six further en-suite bedrooms are arranged upstairs. Outside, the property has separate garden areas and off-road parking for at least six vehicles. It is described as being close to Sandown seafront and the pier. The current hospitality use and any alternative use are subject to the relevant consents, which buyers would need to verify.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

81out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £625,000, this substantial Sandown property is offered at about £165 per sq ft, around 40% below the local average—a strong opportunity to acquire a large coastal property at a notably low price per square foot. Its established B&B layout, commercial kitchen, separate owners’ accommodation and parking for at least six vehicles give it a distinctive hospitality setup, while the maintained gardens add to its appeal.

The photographed spaces appear usable and generally well kept, with the main scope being a light cosmetic refresh to bring the varied, themed décor and some older finishes into a more consistent style. The property could suit someone looking to refine an existing guest business or explore a more personal coastal-home feel, subject to any necessary consents.

Key opportunities

  • Refine the varied bedroom and circulation-area décor with a more consistent, contemporary finish.
  • Make use of the commercial kitchen and established guest-room layout for a hospitality-focused project.
  • The separate owners’ accommodation, maintained gardens and parking for at least six vehicles offer useful flexibility in this seaside location.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Melville Street, Sandown
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Sandown Rail Station

    0.2 miles

    Train · Sandown

  • Lake (Isle of Wight) Rail Station

    0.6 miles

    Train · Lake

  • Shanklin Rail Station

    1.7 miles

    Train · Shanklin

  • Brading Rail Station

    1.9 miles

    Train · Brading

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£2,554
Based on a loan of £468,750 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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