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- Substantial Detached Character Home (Built 1901) - A rare opportunity to own a home rich in history and period charm.
- Over 2,500 sq ft of Internal Accommodation - Exceptionally spacious throughout, offering versatile living across multiple floors.
- Six Bedrooms Loft Room - Ideal for large families, multigenerational living, or those needing home office space.
- Impressive Grand Entrance Hall - A striking and welcoming feature that immediately showcases the home's scale and character.
- Wealth of Original Features - Including fireplaces, stained glass window, high ceilings, picture rails, and deep skirting boards.
- Generous Driveway & Detached Garage - Ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles plus garage with power.
- Large, Private Rear Garden - A peaceful outdoor space with excellent potential for landscaping or extension (STPP).
- Flexible Ground Floor Layout - Multiple reception areas, ground floor bedroom with WC, and scope for annex-style living.
- Fantastic Potential to Improve & Add Value - A perfect opportunity to create a bespoke dream home while retaining period charm.
- Prime Location Near Coast & Amenities - Approximately 17-minute walk to Bournemouth Beach, 12 minutes to Meyrick Park, and close to town centre, shops, train station, and well-regarded schools.
A Truly Exceptional Character Residence - Over 2,500 sq ft - Six Bedrooms + Loft Room - Prime Coastal Location
This distinguished detached double-fronted residence, dating back to 1901, offers a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial family home brimming with character, history, and untapped potential. Having remained in the same family for an impressive 46 years, the property exudes a sense of heritage and warmth, while presenting an exciting prospect for sympathetic modernisation.
Set behind a generous frontage, the home benefits from a large private driveway providing ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles, leading to a detached garage with power.
Upon entering via the porch, you are welcomed into a truly magnificent and grand entrance hall, setting the tone for the impressive accommodation that follows. To the left, a spacious open-plan lounge/dining room provides an ideal setting for both everyday living and entertaining. To the rear of the property, the kitchen enjoys views over the garden and leads into a useful lean-to. The ground floor further comprises a bathroom, an additional sitting room, and a sixth bedroom complete with its own WC—offering flexibility for guests, multigenerational living, or home working.
The first floor hosts five further bedrooms, four of which are generous doubles, alongside a family bathroom and separate WC. In addition, the loft has been converted to provide a versatile loft room, ideal for use as a study, hobby space, or occasional accommodation.
The home retains a wealth of original period features, including two original fireplaces, high ceilings, deep skirting boards, picture rails, large windows, and a beautiful stained glass window—elements that collectively enhance the property’s unique charm and timeless appeal.
Externally, the property boasts a large and private rear garden, offering a peaceful retreat and excellent potential for landscaping or extension (subject to planning). The house also benefits from cavity wall insulation.
Extending to over 2,500 sq ft of internal accommodation, this substantial home presents a rare chance to create a truly remarkable residence tailored to individual taste.
Location
Perfectly positioned, the property enjoys an enviable setting within easy walking distance of local amenities. The award-winning Bournemouth beach is approximately a 17-minute walk away, while the beautiful Meyrick Park—ideal for walking and outdoor leisure—is just a 12-minute stroll. Bournemouth town centre, with its array of shops, restaurants, and mainline train station, is also conveniently close by, as are well-regarded local schools.
Tenure: Freehold
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