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Portchester Road, Bournemouth, BH8

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

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TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Key features

  • Subtantial Character "Gentleman's Residence"
  • With Self Contained One Bedroom Apartment
  • Retaining a Wealth of Character Features
  • Four Ground Floor Reception Rooms
  • Kitchen with Utility Area
  • Five/Six Double Bedrooms
  • Three Bathrooms
  • Two Ground Floor WC's
  • Garden Summer House with Adjoining Storage
  • South/Westerly Aspect Rear Garden

Description

The Edwardian era is viewed nostalgically and often called the "Gilded Age", deemed a time of opulence, swagger, and self-belief, embodied in this imposing, Edwardian period, "gentleman's residence" built in 1910, for for Herbert Ernest Beale, a son of the esteemed "Beales" family, who owned the former flagship store, Beales of Bournemouth, established as "The Fancy Fair by John Elmes Beale in 1881 and was at the time the biggest department store in Dorset". Set in the Portchester Road Conservation Area, this residence spans over three floors and has been meticulously maintained by the current owner. Brimming with beautiful features such as lofty, natural coved ceilings, fireplaces in select rooms, large windows allow natural light to permeate each space, sympathetically restored and enhanced, complementing the period character of this simply beautiful home. Furthermore, this property is enviably set within a sizeable and attractive, secluded plot with a carefully planned and immaculate, South/Westerly rear garden and patio seating areas.


Briefly, this DETACHED property comprises of, FIVE/SIX DOUBLE BEDROOMS, a MORNING RECEPTION ROOM, LOUNGE, DINING ROOM opening onto a GARDEN ROOM AREA, a GAMES/ENTERTAINING SUITE, KITCHEN, UTLITY ROOM, COAT & BOOT storage ROOM, TWO GF WC's, an indulgent EN-SUITE/Jack and Jill BATHROOM, TWO further BATHROOMS, a large BALCONY leading from Bedroom Three, overlooking the secluded SOUTH/WESTERLY REAR GARDEN. The sweeping staircase continues to the SECOND FLOOR which currently houses a ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENT with a KITCHENETTE/UTILITY, LIVING ROOM and BATHROOM, which can be seamlessly reintegrated back into the main house.
OUTSIDE benefits from having an in and out CARRIAGE DRIVEWAY providing OFF ROAD PARKING, electric CAR CHARGING POINT and a mature area of front garden with flower and shrubs providing privacy screening. A side gate leads to ample storage space and a recently installed, sealed patio that extends to the back of the property, creating an inviting seating area. There is also an LED lit composite decked seating area and path leading the SUMMER HOUSE with ADJOINING STORAGE SHED, GREEN HOUSE, further SHED, secluded lawned gardens with fish pond and deep set, mature flower and shrub decorative borders.

Location

This truly stunning property is located in a quiet residential area just North of Talbot Woods and Bournemouth Town Centre, within walking distance of beaches, a high street that offers an abundance of multicultural, cafe's and restaurants, Queens Park Golf Course, major bus routes, Bournemouth Train Station and just minutes from the Wessex Way, for routes in and out of Bournemouth, perfect for commuters! You are also in close proximity to an abundance of primary and secondary schools, Private, Grammar and Public.

Canopy Porch

Providing overhead cover to the front, stain glass panel door.

Ground Floor Accommodation

GFWC

Low level WC and wash basin.

Reception Hall

Leading to the sweeping staircase with under stair storage and ground floor accommodation with composite wood flooring (with the exception of the kitchen, WC's and lobby areas).

Morning Reception Room

12' 11'' x 15' 8'' (3.93m x 4.77m)

Front aspect bay window, working chimney fireplace currently set with an electric fire with feature surround and display mantle.

Lounge Room

17' 2'' x 15' 11'' (5.23m x 4.85m)

Rear aspect living space with high level double glazed bay windows overlooking the patio and rear garden. Working chimney fireplace with marble hearth and feature display surround.

Dining/Garden Room

18' 10'' x 25' 3'' (5.74m x 7.69m)

Originally a dining room, this room was extended just after WW1 to form a billiards room with ceiling sky light. This room is now a generous dining space with feature ornamental fireplace, original 1920's wood panel effect wall paper, a serving hatch to the kitchen lobby and a seating area with dual aspect garden views. Two sets of double doors lead onto the garden and patio, and further doors give access to the entertainment suite.

Games/Entertainment Suite

19' 1'' x 27' 3'' (5.81m x 8.30m)

Currently housing a pool/air hockey table (negotiable with the sale of this property), this room offers a separate entertaining, games and office space with front aspect window, dual aspect views with one set of Bi-Fold double glazed doors onto a raised decking area and in turn rear garden. Door to WC, lobby, utility corridor and in turn utility room and kitchen.

Side Lobby

Doors to WC, access to loft storage area, side exit and leading to utility corridor and reception hall.

Utility Corridor

Opening to lobby with space for a freestanding "American style" fridge/freezer. Broom and storage cupboards, one housing the hot water cylinder.

Kitchen

11' 9'' x 12' 1'' (3.58m x 3.68m)

A range of wall and base cupboard and drawer units with a 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink and drainer set into granite worktops and "Range Master" filter hood/light over. Space below for a range style cooker (negotiable with the sale). Integrated dishwasher, fridge and microwave. Double glazed front aspect windows. Opening onto utility room and leading to dining room serving hatch and coat/boot room.

Utility Room

8' 0'' x 12' 2'' (2.44m x 3.71m)

With a range of base and cupboard and drawer units, wall mounted GFCH boiler, a 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink and drainer set into granite worktops, space and plumbing for washing machine, and tumble dryer and front aspect double glazed windows. Archway opening to kitchen.

Coat/Boot Room

Second WC

WC

First Floor Accommodation

Bedroom One

13' 0'' x 15' 11'' (3.96m x 4.85m)

Rear aspect to with secluded views onto garden. Door leading to luxury "Jack and Jill" bathroom suite.

Jack & Jill Bathroom

10' 9'' x 11' 10'' (3.27m x 3.60m)

Can also be accessed separately from the first floor landing. Originally a dressing room with rear garden views, a roll top, claw foot bath having hand held shower attachment, walk in shower cubicle with ornate shower head, wash basin and high level wc.

Bedroom Two

13' 0'' x 15' 8'' (3.96m x 4.77m)

Front aspect and retaining original feature fireplace, currently boarded over.

Bedroom Three With South Westerly Balcony

11' 11'' x 13' 6'' (3.63m x 4.11m)

Window views and door onto the sizeable balcony overlooking the seclude rear gardens, perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or a relaxing read. Wash basin set into vanity unit.

Bedroom Four

11' 9'' x 10' 1'' (3.58m x 3.07m)

Front aspect.

Family Bathroom

5' 11'' x 9' 4'' (1.80m x 2.84m)

A luxury walk in spa power enclosed unit shower with body sprays, bath with shower attachment, wc and wash basin. Shaver point.

Second Floor Accommodation

Partitioned end staircase banister and door leading to a "granny flat" or home with income potential, occupying the entire second floor.

Bedroom Five

13' 11'' x 11' 6'' (4.24m x 3.50m)

With access to eaves storage

Living Room/Bedroom Six

16' 0'' x 12' 8'' (4.87m x 3.86m)

With access to eaves storage. (Part restricted head height to area of sloping ceiling).

Utility/Kitchenette

13' 11'' x 11' 6'' (4.24m x 3.50m)

Fitted wash basin/sink set into storage unit. Space for freestanding units, fridge and freezer. (Part restricted head hight to area of sloping ceiling).

Bathroom

8' 0'' x 19' 6'' (2.44m x 5.94m)

Suite comprising bath with wall mounted shower attachment and screen, wash basin and wc.

Outside

Outside benefits from having an in and out CARRIAGE DRIVEWAY providing OFF ROAD PARKING for 5-6 vehicles, electric CAR CHARGING POINT and a mature area of front garden with flower and shrubs providing privacy screening. A side gate leads to ample storage space and a recently installed, sealed patio that extends to the back of the property, creating an inviting seating area. There is also an LED lit composite decked seating area, outside top and path leading the SUMMER HOUSE with ADJOINING STORAGE SHED, GREEN HOUSE, further SHED, secluded lawned gardens with fish pond and deep set, mature flower and shrub decorative borders.

Summer House (with Adjoining Shed)

14' 0'' x 9' 6'' (4.26m x 2.89m)

Both currently used for storage with power and lighting.

EPC

D

IMPORTANT NOTE

These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed. They do not form part of any contract. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise, nor that any of the services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order or have been tested. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase.

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