4 bedroom detached house for sale

Welcome To Wickham Road! This stunning family home has been through an extensive refurbishment programme and has been lovingly restored by the current owner. The space here is unrivalled in the price range and offers four fantastic bedrooms, all well proportioned. There are also two welcoming reception rooms, making space for a large family to spread out when needed. Externally the garden has been landscaped, with a patio to enjoy the evening sun, amplified by bi-fold doors to create the indoor- outdoor feel. This property needs to be viewed to be appreciated.

This property is ideal for families and this is reinforced by the fantastic array of local school catchments on offer, which include; Avonbourne Boys' and Girls' Academy, Pokesdown Junior School and Avonwood Primary. The main Southbourne High Street is just a 5 minute walk away and this has some fantastic local eateries and a variety of useful day to day shops on the doorstep. A woodland walk leads to the beach which is fantastic for dog walks and entertaining children, cliff-top walks are close by with fabulous views from the Isle of  Wight to the Purbecks and beyond, with zig-zag access to Bournemouth's renowned 7 miles of glorious beaches. The main High Street provides fantastic bus links to Bournemouth Hospital, Southbourne and the City Centre, the train links are also really good with Pokesdown Station on the main line to London Waterloo. 

On arrival at the property you are greeted by a substantial family home that holds a commanding position on the road. The front garden is manageable and enclosed by dwarf brick wall and there is a driveway for three cars. The composite front door leads through to an entrance hall which is an ideal storage area for coats and shoes, a convenient door leads through to the utility room which is a recent addition, set with flagstone flooring and metro style tiled splash backs. The utility offers space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, there is an inset sink and a variety of built in storage solutions for the household. A door leads through to a recently fitted downstairs W/C which is fundamental for a house of this size. There is also a pedestrian door leading to the rear garden from the utility. 

The inner hallway is a really inviting space and the focal point is the beautiful staircase which leads to the first floor, there is also some bespoke push button under stairs storage to keep the space clear and tidy. To the front of the property are two generous reception rooms. The main lounge has a beautiful bay window to the front with shutters, this makes the room feel really bright, the opposing wall is home to a column radiator which is very much in keeping with the age and style of the time. The snug is also another fantastic room and is used more on Winter's evenings due to the recently fitted fireplace and wood burning stove. 

The kitchen/ diner is where most of the work has taken place. Now a beautiful room stretching the width of the house, bi- fold doors offer fantastic views over the landscaped rear garden. This room has the added benefit of underfloor heating, an extremely practical addition for the amount of floorspace on offer. A beautiful island not only provides a fantastic space for a quick bite, but creates a natural barrier between the two spaces. The kitchen has been refitted with high gloss units and complimentary Quartz worktops. reinforcing the natural light on offer in this room. There is ample space for integrated kitchen appliances and there is currently a fitted Range Style cooker with extractor, creating the focal point of this glorious room.

The first floor offers unrivalled bedroom sizes in the price range, which is synonymous with the age and style of the house. The master bedroom makes the most of the bay window and has the added benefit of window shutters. Bedrooms two through to four are all double rooms and this prevents any bedroom envy for competing children. The family bathroom has a panel enclosed bath with shower over, low level W/C, wash basin and complementary metro- style tiles. The landing has a loft hatch which has been adapted by the owner to allow natural light through to the landing, which is a big space. The loft now offers a Velux style window and ample insulation, creating a very warm and cost efficient home. The current owner has considered a loft conversion, there is space in the landing for a fixed stair case and this could be further explored by any buyer, the heating system has been refitted and has a large condensing tank and ample pressure to feed a loft conversion, a well thought out idea to minimise cost in the future. The heating system has been refitted in the last 18 months and is now run off a Hive system, the Valiant boiler is located in the kitchen.

To the rear of the property there is a patio area which edges the bi- fold doors and stretches round to the side of the house. There is another patio area to the side, this currently houses a wooden construction outbuilding purchased during lockdown with the aspirations of a home office. This could be connected to mains power and could be a fantastic space to work from home. There are two external power points for practicality and the remainder of the garden is laid to lawn with a variety of flower and shrub boarders.

Key Measurements 

Lounge: 15’3 into bay x 12’. (4.65m x 3.66m) 

Sitting Room: 12’2 x 11’ into recess. (3.71m x 3.35m) 

Kitchen/ Breakfast Room: 22’11 x 11’10 (6.99m x 3.61m)

Bedroom One:15’4 into bay x 12’ (4.67m x 3.66m) 

Bedroom Two:12’1 x 10’11 into recess. (3.63m x 3.33m) 

Bedroom Three: 12’ x 11’10. (3.66m x 3.61m) 

Bedroom Four: 11’10 x 10’11. (3.61m x 3.33m) 

Useful Additional Information

Tenure: Freehold
Parking: Driveway located at the front of property
Sellers position: The sellers have their eye on somewhere locally
Flood Risk: None
Council Tax Band: D £2,055 p/a

Disclaimer Property Details: Whilst believed to be accurate all details are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. We have not carried out a detailed survey nor tested the services, appliances, and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. The measurements given are approximate.