Briar Patch, St. Catherines Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6

An opportunity to acquire this substantial six-bedroom grade II listed family home which presents charming and characteristic features throughout with over 2500 sq. Ft of versatile accommodation and is enviably positioned within moments of the clifftops, and the award-winning sandy beaches. This detached family residence, has been home to the owners for over 15 years, and this is the perfect opportunity to purchase your forever home!

Briar Patch offers charm, character, and history dating back to 1898. A viewing of this delightful detached residence is recommended to appreciate the accommodation on offer within this beautiful family home.

As you arrive at Briar Patch, you immediately appreciate the high-quality presentation and attention to detail throughout. You have a useful entrance lobby and a hallway which leads to two spacious reception rooms where you are greeted with a welcoming and lasting first impression to this beautiful property.
The front reception room is currently set up as a dining room, this room has a double aspect, presenting plenty of natural light and enjoying a pleasant outlook. There is ample amounts of space for a large dining table and chairs, along with some useful fitted storage, and a feature fireplace. There is also an additional small lobby area, accessed from this room, which the owners currently have set up as an office.
The second reception room is the hub of this beautiful home and is the perfect room for entertaining with friends and family. This generous reception room has plenty of options with the space for large sofa suites, individual chairs, a coffee table, further living room furniture, and a TV set up. This room has a focal point provided with a log burner and tasteful surround, which is ideal for those long winter's evenings. There is a substantial understairs cupboard with a window giving ample space for shoes and coats.

As the property flows through to the kitchen/breakfast room you are then presented with a traditional and country-style kitchen area which is fitted with an extensive range of base and eye-level kitchen units and a wooden work surface over. There is space for a Rangemaster cooker, along with an integral undercounter fridge, and a microwave. This room could also have a large dining table and chairs within the room creating the option to dine within the kitchen. The kitchen enjoys a pleasant outlook to the sunny and secluded rear garden area via a dual aspect to the room. From the kitchen, you have a useful laundry/utility room which presents a further range of kitchen cupboards and has an integral fridge/freezer, a washing machine, and a dishwasher. There is also a ground-floor WC within the utility/laundry room. A doorway then leads out from the room and to the side walkway of the property and onto the sunny and secluded rear garden. Outside there is access to a large boiler cupboard that houses the boiler providing gas central heating, the hot water cylinder, and further additional storage.

From the living room, an impressive staircase that leads up to the first-floor landing. The first floor presents the principal bedroom with a luxurious ensuite, along with a further double bedroom, and a king-sized bedroom with on ensuite shower room, and there is a luxurious family bathroom.

The principal bedroom is very spacious with a dual aspect and views towards Hengistbury Head and Mudeford Harbour. There is the ability to have a king-size bed, further bedroom furniture, and it has an extensive range of fitted wardrobes. There is a luxurious four-piece ensuite with an elegant finish comprising a roll-top freestanding bath, a WC, a wash hand basin, along with a walk-in shower cubicle.
The second bedroom on this floor also has a dual aspect with the space for a king-size bed, space for further bedroom furniture, and has a range of fitted wardrobes. This bedroom benefits from a modern ensuite shower room comprising a WC, a wash hand basin with storage, and a shower cubicle.
The third bedroom is a good size and can accommodate a double bed, with the space for further bedroom furniture, and has a fitted wardrobe. The family bathroom offers a stylish and traditional finish comprising a roll-top bath, a WC, a wash hand basin, and a wet room-style walk-in shower area.

Stairs lead up to the top floor where there is an open landing with a further three generous double bedrooms and a separate WC. These rooms have previously offered versatile accommodation to the current owners as a snug, gym, and office. The three bedrooms on this floor can all accommodate double beds, have the space for further bedroom furniture, and the ability to have freestanding or fitted wardrobes. One of the bedrooms enjoys stunning far-reaching coastal views across Christchurch Harbour and towards Mudeford Quay and Sandbank.

The front and back gardens have been tastefully landscaped providing fantastic first impressions on arrival to the property with the front garden, a driveway, a carport, along with the beautiful sunny and secluded rear garden which presents a brilliant entertaining space.

The rear garden has been landscaped and offers a beautiful, sunny, and secluded paradise, ideal for the whole family to enjoy and presenting a perfect area for entertaining with both family and friends throughout the seasons. The garden is laid mainly to lawn, with shrub and flower borders, along with a variety of zones that have been carefully arranged to maximise the amount of sunshine that can be enjoyed at different times of the day within the different parts of the garden. These spaces create an area ideal for al fresco dining or enjoying a BBQ. There is an expansive raised decked area that has plenty of space for outdoor furniture, has a hot tub, and is the ideal space to enjoy the sunshine. The decking then leads to the garden room which can offer the perfect outdoor reception room, games room, or a home office/study area. There is also an outdoor washroom within the garden which comprises a WC, a wash hand basin, and a shower. Perfect for showering off sand after a day enjoying the beautiful beach. A substantial, separate gated and enclosed patio area offers a further generous space to enjoy the outdoors with a tranquil and secluded setting, with a leafy backdrop. Finally, there is a useful enclosed area that presents the perfect outdoor storage space and has been well hidden from the main garden. This area has three sheds providing ample amounts of outdoor storage for this home.

A pathway then leads down the side of the property via double opening side gates and to the front garden. The front garden is mainly laid to shingle and presents a large driveway with ample off-road parking for numerous vehicles, a motor home, or a boat. There is also a carport presenting covered parking for two vehicles.

This fantastic family home really presents an ideal location within a prestigious residential area, benefiting from a very short walk to the award-winning beaches and the scenic Hengistbury Head or Wick Village. There are amenities nearby, with local shops around the corner, along with high streets within close proximity to include the vibrant Southbourne Grove, Tuckton, and the historic town centre of Christchurch. This family home is also situated in a prime school catchment area. Transport links are also within reach as you have a regular bus route nearby and it is situated just a short distance away from Christchurch train station. Further beauty hotspots are within minutes of your doorstep to include the ferry at Wick which presents easy access across the River Stour to Christchurch, along with plenty of scenic walks across the fields and nature reserve at Hengistbury Head. The trendy SOBO beach is just a short walk away for the perfect balance to enjoy a drink with friends or for some evening entertainment.

Property Information:
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: F
EPC Rating: TBC