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Swanmore Road, Ryde, Isle Of Wight

South East

£175,000

Listed on 29/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
905 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This chain-free three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ryde has two reception rooms, a fitted kitchen and a first-floor shower room. The accommodation includes a front lounge with a bay window, a separate dining room with a fireplace and under-stairs storage, and three bedrooms, including two doubles. The third bedroom is smaller and may suit use as a study or dressing room. The kitchen has fitted wall and base units, an electric hob, extractor and space for a fridge. A side door leads outside. The rear garden includes patio and decking areas, while a large wooden shed is described as having plumbing for a washing machine. There is also a small front garden. The property is offered chain free and is described as requiring modernisation. It provides scope for updating, subject to inspection and the buyer's plans. Ryde town centre, local amenities, schools and transport links are within reach, with ferry and hovercraft services connecting the island to the mainland.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

75out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £175,000, this three-bedroom semi is priced at £193/sq ft, around 31% below the local average of £281/sq ft — a strong entry point for a buyer looking to add value. The two reception rooms, bay-windowed frontage and three stated bedrooms give the project a useful starting layout, while the fitted kitchen and shower room are already in place.

There is meaningful work to do: finishes and flooring are tired across several rooms, and an upstairs room has a ceiling opening, staining and damaged finishes. The rear garden has existing paved and lawn areas to work with, though the decking and fencing look weathered. Overall, this is a good-value renovation opportunity with scope to make a more cohesive home.

Key opportunities

  • The two reception rooms and three stated bedrooms provide a flexible layout to refresh and personalise for family living.
  • A bay-windowed frontage and existing fireplaces offer character to retain or reinterpret as the interior is updated.
  • The rear garden already has paved and lawn areas, giving a buyer a base to improve the weathered decking and fencing.

Key risks

  • Worn or unfinished flooring and dated finishes across several rooms, plus an upstairs ceiling opening and staining, make this a substantial multi-room programme; allow time to investigate and make good the damaged area as well as redecorate.

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Location

Swanmore Road, Ryde, Isle Of Wight
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Ryde St Johns Road Rail Station

    0.4 miles

    Train · Ryde

  • Ryde Esplanade Rail Station

    0.7 miles

    Train · Ryde

  • Smallbrook Junction Rail Station

    1.0 miles

    Train · Westridge

  • Ryde Pier Head Rail Station

    1.1 miles

    Train · Ryde

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£661
Based on a loan of £131,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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