St. Margarets Avenue, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23

A fantastic opportunity to acquire this beautiful four double bedroom family home which presents over 1850 sq. Ft of well-presented accommodation and is enviably positioned in the heart of the Historic town centre of Christchurch. This prime position presents the perfect balance of town centre living, with nearby scenic green open spaces, stunning river walks, and is also within very easy reach of Wick, Hengistbury Head, and the award-winning beaches.

This impressive detached and extended residence is the perfect opportunity to purchase your forever home and was home to the owners for 20 years! A viewing of this delightful home is recommended to appreciate the highly sought after position and the generous plot size offered.

Location, Location, Location - positioned in the highly sought-after residential road of St Margarets Avenue you are located just moments away from the nearby town centre of Christchurch with its variety of independent shops, coffee shops, bars, and restaurants. Within just a short stroll you have a selection of historic landmarks including the 11th century Christchurch Priory, along with the remains of Norman House and Christchurch Castle. On your doorstep you also have scenic green open spaces at the Quomps, which hosts a range of family events throughout the year, and further scenic river walks along Christchurch Quay. This property would make an ideal family home which benefits from a prime school catchment area for all age ranges with the coveted Twynham senior school, Christchurch infants and junior schools, and the Priory school. Transport links are very good with a nearby regular bus service and the mainline railway link from Christchurch train station to London Waterloo.

As you arrive at this impressive, well-loved home, you have a welcoming first impression provided with the entrance hallway. The entrance hallway leads to all principal rooms, has stairs to the first floor, a useful storage cupboard, and a ground-floor WC.

The kitchen/breakfast/dining room offers an open-plan space which flows seamlessly from the front to the rear of the property. The kitchen is finished with an extensive range of base and eye-level kitchen units, presenting plenty of storage, with a work surface over. There is also a feature island with storage and presenting an ideal food preparation area. Within the kitchen there are domestic appliances with an integrated dishwasher, a double electric oven, and a gas hob. Along with the space and plumbing for a washing machine and a fridge/freezer. A door provides access outside to a walkway which presents the ability to get to the front driveway or to the sunny and secluded rear garden. This room then flows to the rear of the property, with the further space for a dining table and chairs or an additional seating/family area and then with the access to the conservatory or into the main reception room.

The conservatory offers an additional reception area which would present an ideal sitting room or could potentially be a dining space. This room enjoys a pleasant outlook over the fantastic sunny and secluded rear garden and with access outside via double opening doors creating an inside/outside feel to the room.

The hub of this beautiful home is provided with the living room which is bright and spacious offering a fantastic reception space which is ideal for entertaining with family and friends. This room can be accessed from the hallway or the kitchen/breakfast/dining room, has a dual aspect, including the box bay window creating lots of natural light to the room, with two opening doors that lead out to the sunny and secluded rear garden. There is plenty of space for large living room furniture, individual chairs, sofa suites, and a focal point is provided with the gas fireplace with an attractive surround.

To the front of the property from the hallway, you have another reception room which could present an ideal dining room, a potential ground floor bedroom, a home office/study, or could even be a reading room/snug. This room has a large window and is currently set up with a large dining table and chairs.

Stairs then lead up to the first-floor landing where there are four generous double bedrooms, of which bedrooms one and two have ensuite shower rooms, and there is also a family bathroom. The landing has a large cupboard which presents plenty of storage space and houses the boiler providing gas central heating to this home. There is also access via a loft hatch and a ladder to a large loft area with the majority boarded out creating ample amounts of storage.

The principal bedroom has been extended and offers a very bright and spacious bedroom, with feature skylights. There is the opportunity for a king size bed, space for further bedroom furniture, and the potential for freestanding or fitted wardrobes. The ensuite to this room has a contemporary suite comprising a WC, a wash hand basin with storage, and a large walk-in shower cubicle with sliding doors.

The second bedroom is also generous in size and can accommodate a king size bed, with the space for further bedroom furniture, and with an extensive range of fitted wardrobes. This room also has an ensuite shower room with a WC, a wash hand basin, and a shower cubicle with glass doors.

The third and fourth bedrooms could be ideal double rooms, with the potential for double beds, further bedroom furniture, and the option for freestanding wardrobes. Both of these rooms also offer a fitted cupboard/wardrobe. Either of these bedrooms could present perfect guest bedrooms, kid's bedrooms, or would make for a brilliant study/home office.

The family bathroom presents a modern suite comprising a wash hand basin, a WC, and a bath with a shower over and a glass shower screen.

Externally the property is very well kept and creates a lasting first impression on arrival with plenty of curb appeal. The front driveway is gated and finished with shingle presenting ample amounts of off-road parking and which then in turn leads to the garage. The rest of the front garden has attractive shrub and plant borders.
The garage has an up and over garage door to the front driveway, a side door into the rear garden, and presents the ideal storage area. There is power and light within the garage, and a pitched roof. To the other side of this home, a gated walkway then leads to the side of the property and back to the sunny and secluded rear garden.

A particular feature of this impressive home is the stunning south-facing rear garden which has been lovingly kept 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 year. This excellent garden area has a landscaped patio area which has plenty of space for outside furniture and is perfect for catching the sunshine, al-fresco dining, or enjoying a BBQ with friends and family. The well-loved garden is then mainly laid to lawn with a variety of well stocked shrub, plant and flower borders. There are then hedge and tree borders to the rear and side of the garden boundaries which creates an ideal amount of seclusion and a pleasant leafy backdrop. The attractive garden has a truly fantastic setting and must be seen to appreciate the stunning outside space on offer.

This fantastic family home really presents an ideal location set in the heart of Christchurch, within a highly sought after residential location, and also within walking distance of the Historic town centre of Christchurch. Positioned just moments away from a variety of historic landmarks, and with scenic river walks at Christchurch Quay/Quomps offering a seasonal ferry which can lead across the water to Wick or Hengistbury Head. You also have further beauty points within very easy reach of this location with the enchanted New Forest, or the nearby clifftops and award-winning beaches. The property is placed in a prime school catchment area for all age ranges which includes Twynham Senior School, The Priory, along with Christchurch Infants and Junior School. There are nearby amenities and a very good range of transport links to include a regular bus service and a train station at Christchurch.

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