Riverside Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22

A CHARACTER RESIDENCE extending to just over 2300 SQ FT FLOOR AREA in an AMAZING WILDLIFE STYLE GARDEN on a Total Plot of just under 0.4 OF AN ACRE in a PREMIER PRIVATE ROAD

The Property – comprises a truly spacious and charming character residence skilfully enhanced and extended for the current owners in recent years including a brand new roof covering last autumn. Features of the very flexible accommodation includes 2 log burners, gas fired central heating, double glazed windows, oak internal doors and included window blinds and light fittings. In our opinion the versatile accommodation on two floors could be ideally suited to multi-generational living or indeed an annexe facility if desired. Riverside Road has a unique and tranquil rural feel with a wonderful mix of individual homes all standing in substantial grounds within a short walk from the Town Centre shops and amenities. Close by is easy access to the Castleman Trail and the open countryside of Horton Heath and the West Moors Forestry Plantation. Easy access to the A31, provides excellent links to local centres such as FERNDOWN, WIMBORNE, BOURNEMOUTH and POOLE and onward to London and the South West.

ACCOMMODATION

On the Ground Floor a Front Porch with an imposing solid door leads to the spacious Reception Hall with tiled floor and giving access to the superb triple aspect Lounge. The lounge has wood flooring, a feature recessed modern woodburner and triple bifold doors opening onto a large, social timber decking area and beyond to the large south-facing rear garden. A large, separate Dining Room has an additional woodburner and bifold doors to the rear garden and a more secluded seating area.

The ’L’ shaped Kitchen/Breakfast Room has oak fitted units with granite faced worktops, incorporating a double bowl sink unit and large Breakfast Bar area. There are ample storage cupboards and drawers together with matching wall cupboards, plus an additional walk-in Pantry/Utility Room providing cool storage and a secluded area for a washing machine. Flexible cooking is provided by an integrated six ring gas hob with cooker hood over, twin Neff ovens and microwave combi oven. A glazed door leads out to a private side courtyard area and boiler house, housing the Worcester gas fired boiler and Gledhill pressurised hot water cylinder.
 
Bedroom No. 2 has parquet flooring, built-in wardrobes to one wall, TV aerial point and a large, fully tiled Ensuite Shower Room and fitted shower enclosure, bidet, WC and vanity basin.

There are two further Bedrooms on the Ground Floor along with a Family Bathroom and a separate adjoining WC.

A feature staircase from the Lounge to the First Floor Landing giving access to the huge Main Bedroom Suite comprising the Principal Bedroom 23’6 x 15’5 with large Dressing Room/Walk-in Wardrobe off 15’4 x 7’1 and a door to the large Ensuite Bathroom with freestanding bath. There is also access to two additional storage areas under the eaves.

OUTSIDE

Garage: 19’4 x 10’7 with double entrance doors, roof storage space, light and power points, window and personal door. There are two further covered storage area either side of the Garage used for storage, potting and outdoor cooking.

The Rear Garden houses two Greenhouses both 10’0 x 6’0.

The Front Garden enjoys a good degree of privacy from mature shrubs and trees and has extensive stone surfaced parking and driveway for parking multiple vehicles.

The South Aspect Rear Garden measures a maximum of 114ft in length by about 85ft in width (35m x 26m). The garden has been designed as a rewilded area and is home to an abundance of wildlife. A carefully curated rewilding space it currently contains several micro wildlife meadows, plus ponds and borders which significantly reduces the maintenance required. The area is bisected by timber boardwalks to create a sense of adventure. Extensive vegetable areas, 2 greenhouses and fruit trees (including apple, pear, fig, crab apple, plum, damson, and quince) provide plenty of homegrown produce. Across the rear of the property a multi level quality decking area offers a superb outside entertaining area. There is a further Courtyard area outside the Kitchen. We estimate the total plot area at just under 0.4 of an acre (0.1595 of a hectare).

Services: All main services connected.

Council Tax Band: F

Council Tax Payable 2025/2026: £3,714.55

Energy Rating: D (Current 68, Potential 78)

Property Reference Number: BBR240156