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Corbin & Co are delighted to offer for sale an attractive and characterful 1930s detached Arts & Crafts family home, quietly positioned on a generous corner plot in the popular residential area of Bearwood, Bournemouth.
Combining original charm and character with modern fittings and thoughtful improvements, this delightful three/four bedroom detached house offers spacious and versatile accommodation, making it an ideal family home.
A particular highlight is the beautifully established cottage-style rear garden, which is private, enclosed and filled with mature plants, shrubs and trees.
The property is approached via a covered entrance porch which opens into a welcoming reception hall, complete with Karndean flooring and useful under-stair storage.
The charming dual-aspect sitting room is full of character, featuring an attractive bay window overlooking the front, exposed-style brick fireplace with wood-burning stove, and two shelved alcoves and window to the side aspect.
This is a warm and inviting space, perfect for relaxing.
The separate dining room continues the character theme with an attractive fireplace, built-in shelved storage cupboard and French doors opening directly onto the side garden.
There is also a versatile study/bedroom four, providing an excellent option for those working from home, accommodating guests or requiring flexible family space.
A walkway leads through to the modern yet sympathetic kitchen, which is particularly well equipped with a good range of fitted units, quartz worktops, hob, concealed cooker hood, double oven and integrated dishwasher.
There is also space for an American-style fridge/freezer and further Karndean flooring.
The useful separate utility room houses the gas central heating boiler, with plumbing and space for a washing machine and a door providing access to the rear garden.
A ground-floor shower room completes the ground-floor accommodation. Upstairs, the first-floor landing provides access to the bedrooms, family bathroom, airing cupboard and loft.
The partly boarded loft is accessed via a retractable ladder and benefits from a fitted light, providing useful additional storage.
The principal bedroom features fitted wardrobes, while there are two further good-sized double bedrooms, one enjoying a pleasant side aspect and the other overlooking the rear garden.
These rooms are served by a modern family bathroom. Outside, the property occupies an enviable elevated corner position with a pleasant wooded outlook.
A long tarmac driveway with attractive brick edging provides ample off-road parking and leads to a detached garage, which benefits from double doors, power and lighting.
The front garden is laid predominantly to lawn with attractive flower borders and a wide established shrub bed.
Wrought iron gates to either side of the property provide access to the private rear garden. The beautifully maintained rear garden is undoubtedly one of the property's standout features.
Enclosed and secluded, it has been thoughtfully planted with an abundance of mature shrubs, flowering plants and established trees.
There is a paved patio for outdoor dining and entertaining, together with shaped lawns and a variety of planted borders, creating a peaceful and attractive garden with a genuine cottage-garden feel.
Situated in a quiet residential position within Bearwood, a popular and well-established area on the outskirts of Bournemouth and Poole.
Bearwood offers a convenient range of everyday amenities, including a Co-op supermarket, local shops, doctors' surgery, community facilities and regular bus services.
For families, Bearwood Primary & Nursery School is located within the local community, while Bearwood also benefits from nearby playing fields, parks and recreational areas.
Bearwood Playing Fields provides a large open recreation area, while the surrounding area offers numerous opportunities for walking, cycling and enjoying the Dorset countryside.
There are excellent transport links from Bearwood, with local bus services connecting the area with Bournemouth, Poole, Wimborne, Kinson, and surrounding areas.
Morebus services include routes towards Bournemouth and Canford Paddock, while other services provide connections towards Poole and Wimborne.
The property is also ideally placed for access to the larger shopping and leisure facilities available at Castlepoint, Bournemouth town centre, Poole and Wimborne Minster, while the beautiful Dorset countryside, River Stour and surrounding woodland and green spaces are all within easy reach.
With its combination of 1930s character, generous accommodation, flexible bedroom layout, modern kitchen and bathrooms, detached garage, ample parking and exceptional established gardens, Holly Knoll House represents a rare opportunity to acquire a charming detached family home in a highly convenient yet peaceful Bearwood location.
An internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the character, space and gardens this individual home has to offer.
To arrange your appointment to view, please contact Corbin & Co Estate Agents on Aml By law, we are required to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all potential buyers and sellers, and we take this responsibility very seriously.
In line with hmrc guidelines, our trusted partner, Coadjute, will securely manage these checks on our behalf.
Once an offer is accepted (subject to contract), Coadjute will send a secure link for you to complete the biometric checks electronically.
A non-refundable fee of £45 + VAT per person will apply for these checks, and Coadjute will handle the payment for this service.
These anti-money laundering checks must be completed before we can send the memorandum of sale to the solicitors to confirm the sale.
Please contact the office if you have any questions in relation to this Disclaimer Photography or video recording is not permitted during a viewing unless agreed in advance Sales The heating system, plumbing, and appliances have not been tested by Corbin & Co.
All measurements, distances, and areas are approximate. Text, photos, and plans are for guidance only and are not exhaustive.
While we strive for accuracy, details are provided by the seller and are not guaranteed. Buyers should verify all information through inspections, legal inquiries, and surveys before committing.
We have not checked legal documentation, including lease terms, ground rent, or increases. Buyers must confirm details with their solicitors.
Lettings Particulars are believed accurate but not guaranteed and do not form part of any contract.
No assurances are given on the property’s condition or the functionality of services, appliances, or facilities. Tenants should verify these matters independently before moving in
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