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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · BH5 2AQ
Sold STCListed 208 days
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A VERY WELL PRESENTED CHARACTER FOUR BEDROOM FAMLY HOME CLOSE TO POPULAR SCHOOLS AND OTHER LOCAL AMENITIES This spacious detached character family home is located just a short walk to the clifftop with the sandy beach below, whilst Southbourne Grove with its shops, bars cafes and restaurants is also close by.
Pokesdown Train Station and popular sort after schools are also easily accessible.
The front door takes you into the porch, an ideal area for shoes and coats, from here a further door takes you into the house and the entrance hall, where there is a further recess under the stairs ideal as a further storage area, you will also notice the stripped wood flooring that continues throughout the ground floor.
The lounge is located at the front of the house and has a feature fireplace with inset wood burner and tiled hearth.
Access from the lounge is gained to the dining room which has ample space for a good sized table and chairs, carrying on from here you walk through to the kitchen.
Here you will finds a central island with inset sink and space for chairs.
The kitchen has a good range of working surfaces over cupboards and drawers with matching wall mounted cupboards, there is a Range cooker with extractor hood over and space for further appliances, doors to the rear take you into the garden and there is also a door to the utility room where you will find plumbing for a washing machine and wall mounted boiler.
From the kitchen, you have access into the breakfast room/3rd reception room, there are built in cupboards and shelving here and access to the ground floor wc which has a low level wc and wash hand basin.
From the hall, stairs take you to the first floor landing, here you will find the four bedrooms with bedroom 1 having a range of built on wardrobes and an en-suite which comprises of a fully tiled room, glazed shower cubicle, low level wc and wash hand basin.
Bedroom 2 which is at the rear of the house, is a good sized double with access to the large balcony which makes a great space for enjoying the evening sun or outside entertaining.
The bathroom is again fully tiled and comprises of a bath with shower over and glazed screen, low level wc and a vanity unit that incorporates the wash hand basin.
From the first floor landing, stairs take you to the second floor and the loft room which could easily be converted into further accommodation (subject to building regs).
Outside, the rear garden has been beautifully landscaped and is a great outdoor space with a patio area adjacent to the house that swings down the right hand side of the garden to a further larger patio area at the rear of the garden, this area is another great area for outside entertaining.
The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders, offering a great deal of colour in the summer months. A gate to the side gives access from the front to the back gardens.
This lovely family home also benefits from gas central heating and double glazing. Viewing is recommended to appreciate the character on offer.
Additional Information Tenure: Freehold Parking: On Road Utilities: Mains Gas/Mains Electricity/Mains Water Drainage: Mains Drains Broadband: Refer to ofcom website Mobile Signal: Refer to ofcom website Flood Risk: For more information refer to gov.uk, check long term flood risk Council Tax Band: D ALL MEASUREMENTS QUOTED ARE APPROX.
AND FOR GUIDANCE ONLY. THE FIXTURES, FITTINGS & APPLIANCES HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED AND THEREFORE NO GUARANTEE CAN BE GIVEN THAT THEY ARE IN WORKING ORDER.
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These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute an offer or form part of any contract.
Solicitors are specifically requested to verify the details of our sales particulars in the pre-contract enquiries, in particular the price, local and other searches, in the event of a sale.
Should your offer on this property be accepted, a Buyer Compliance Administration Fee of £42 including VAT per purchaser will be payable.
This fee covers the cost of the identity verification and compliance checks that we are required to undertake under UK Anti-Money Laundering Regulations before the transaction can proceed and is non refundable.
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