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32A

NEWPORT ROAD, COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT PO31 7PW

4 beds 3 baths 1,722 sq ft Listed 25 Nov 2022 (-1296d)

£498,000

Reduced on 23 May 2023

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

160 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 2012 onwards

Last sold

£480,000 Jan 2025

Price per m²

£3,113/m²

Local average

£380,192 (+31%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,379 of 33,755)

Street crime

100 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Modern four bedroom home
  • Parking for two vechicles
  • Open plan kitchen/dining room
  • Balcony with sea views
  • Gas central heating and double glazing
  • FREEHOLD
  • COUNCIL TAX BAND - E
  • EPC C-79

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Imagine a designer outfit that you covet and save up for because you just know you will look fabulous in it . Now imagine a family home that makes you feel the same way. This family home could be "the one" and you need to come to view it and see how it makes you feel. FREEHOLD Council tax band E EPC C-79

This perfectly proportioned, split level property has been fabulously updated by the current owners to create a contemporary home, perfect for a growing family. When entering the home you are welcomed into the spacious entrance hall (with handy cloakroom) which leads up to the large living space as well as down to the garden level. The beautiful open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room sits on this level with a chic kitchen and well proportioned pantry cupboard. The dining area has plenty of space for a large table and sitting space, and leads out through bifold doors to the patio and garden. The lounge, set on a higher level, also has bifold doors opening to an elevated balcony which enjoys views to the garden and the Solent. The home boasts four double bedrooms over the split levels, two with stylish ensuite bathrooms, and with the master bedroom enjoying views to the Solent from a Juliet balcony. A luxurious family shower room services the other bedrooms. The good sized rear garden has useful pedestrian side access and offers a low maintenance space with a decked area for alfresco dining. Parking for two vehicles sits in a block paved area to the front. A STUNNING HOME THAT MUST BE SEEN! FREEHOLD. COUNCIL TAX BAND - E. EPC C-79

Upvc Double Glazed Front Door To: -

Entrance Level: - A welcoming hallway with a long panel window to the garden. Short flights of stairs lead down to the garden level and up to the higher floors.

Bedroom Four/Study: - 3.45m max x 3.22m max (11'3" max x 10'6" max) - A well proportioned double room, currently used as a multifunctional space. Windows to front

Cloakroom: - 1.43m max x 1.31m max (4'8" max x 4'3" max) - A good sized cloakroom with white suite of WC and wash hand basin.

Garden Level -

Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Room: - 7.96m max x 4.69m max (26'1" max x 15'4" max) - A superb, spacious entertaining room which forms a real heart to the home. The kitchen is fitted with a range of chic curved units with an integrated double eye-level oven and microwave; large induction hob with extractor over and plenty of space for freestanding appliances. The under-mounted double stainless steel sink has an extending spray mixer tap and a door leads to the pantry which has room for a large fridge freezer and plenty of shelving as well as housing the gas-fired boiler. The dining and sitting space enjoys views over the garden and has space for large dining table and additional seating. Bifold doors lead out.

Level One: -

Living Room - 4.69m max x 3.68m max (15'4" max x 12'0" max) - A beautifully light room, creating a great family space with large bifold doors to the:

Balcony - A large additional outside area, perfect for entertaining, which enjoys views over the garden and across to the Solent.

Shower Room - 2.62 max x 2.13 max (8'7" max x 6'11" max) - A fully tiled shower room with large walk-in enclosure, WC and wash hand basin. Heated towel rail and small opaque window.

Level Two: -

Bedroom Two: - 4.71m max x 3.42m max (15'5" max x 11'2" max) - Another lovely double room with double windows to the front, fitted wardrobes and door to:

Ensuite Shower Room: - 2.63m max x 1.0m max (8'7" max x 3'3" max) - With white suite of wash hand basin; WC and large shower enclosure.

Level Three: -

Bedroom One: - 4.73m max x 3.13m max (15'6" max x 10'3" max) - A large master bedroom with space for freestanding units and with double doors opening out to a small balcony which enjoys views to the Solent. Door to...

Jack & Jill Bathroom: - 2.63m max x 2.12m max (8'7" max x 6'11" max) - A chic Jack and Jill style bathroom with white suite of WC, wash hand basin and large luxury bath with rainfall shower head over. Door back to hallway.

Level Four: -

Bedroom Three: - 6.33m max x 3.25m max (20'9" max x 10'7" max) - This room is a child's dream, with plenty of space for a double bed and desk. The room offers an additional den with a small ladder, creating a cosy chill space. Juliet balcony to the front.

Rear Garden: - A good sized, low maintenance space with sections of paving, decking and lawn. Large shed to the rear and handy pedestrian side access.

Agents Notes - Freehold. Council tax band E. EPC C-79

Disclaimer - These particulars are issued in good faith, but do not constitute representation of fact or form any part of any offer or contract. The Agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services and room measurements are given for guidance purposes only. Where maximum measurements are shown, these may include stairs and measurements into shower enclosures; cupboards; recesses and bay windows etc. Any video tour has contents believed to be accurate at the time it was made but there may have been changes since. We will always recommend a physical viewing wherever possible before a commitment to purchase is made.

Listed by

Cowes

Megan Baker Estate Agents

Reference: 129455963

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 16/09/2024

Expiry date: 15/09/2034

Current heating cost: £827/year

Potential heating cost: £833/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #16764695 Recent

Property Details

Street: 32a Newport Road

Town: COWES

Postcode: PO31 7PW

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 17/04/2025

Work Completed: 09/04/2025

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

32% since 2014

Event Date Price % change
Sold 13/01/2025 (1 year ago) £480,000 +13.7%
Sold 04/02/2021 (5 years ago) £422,000 +16.4%
Sold 08/12/2014 (11 years ago) £362,500

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
Same street 59 NEWPORT ROAD, COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO31 7PW £310,000 30/11/2023 Semi-detached
Same street BROOKLYN HOUSE, 48 FLAT 4 NEWPORT ROAD, COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO31 7PW £205,000 30/11/2023 Flat
Same street 30A NEWPORT ROAD, COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO31 7PW £225,000 17/07/2023 Terraced
Same street 44 NEWPORT ROAD, COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO31 7PW £362,500 21/06/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 36 NEWPORT ROAD, COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO31 7PW £567,500 16/12/2022 Detached
5 BELLEVUE ROAD, COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO31 7HN £463,050 18/08/2022 Detached
101 MILL HILL ROAD, COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO31 7EH £430,000 01/06/2022 Detached
Same street 54 NEWPORT ROAD, COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO31 7PW £425,000 17/12/2021 Semi-detached
81 MILL HILL ROAD, COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO31 7EQ £425,000 05/11/2021 Detached
Same street 42 NEWPORT ROAD, COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO31 7PW £575,000 24/08/2021 Detached
52 MILL HILL ROAD, COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO31 7EG £343,500 18/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £381,429 (7 sales)

Area average: £415,388 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -25.3%
10y growth 28.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Isle of Wight. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -3.3%
5y (index) 7.1%
10y (index) 34.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Isle of Wight. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £849/mo
Realistic £943/mo
Optimistic £1,037/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Isle of Wight.

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Arctic Road 0.1 miles
Shop Blakes News 0.1 miles
Shop JJB Motors 0.2 miles
Hospital Laidlaw Day Hospital 3.3 miles
Train station Wootton 3.6 miles
Train station Havenstreet 5.1 miles
Hospital Forton Medical Centre 7.4 miles
University St Andrew's Court Information Centre 9.3 miles
University Careers and Employability Service 9.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 47
Anti-social behaviour 15
Shoplifting 11
Criminal damage and arson 7
Other theft 7
Public order 5
Burglary 4
Drugs 2
Other crime 1
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 100

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Lanesend Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Requires improvement — 29 Nov 2022
Cowes Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 10 Mar 2020
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy Secondary 0.6 miles Good — 18 Oct 2017
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Requires improvement — 24 Jul 2023
Gurnard Primary School Primary 1.0 miles Good — 18 Jun 2012

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.19%
Max investor price (0.8%) £117,875
Target investor price (1%) £94,300
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).