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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · BH8 8ND
For saleReduced £25k (−3.7%) on 24 MarListed 291 days
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About
A substantial and beautiful four/five bedroom detached character home situated in a popular location within a short distance of Bournemouth Town Centre, award winning sandy beaches and excellent transport links.
The home has been in the same family for over 40 years, retaining many original features and now offers the opportunity for further updating and modernisation.
Benefitting from two reception rooms, open plan kitchen/dining room, three bath/shower rooms and a impressive south facing garden.
On entering the property via an enclosed porch with storage, a welcoming hallway provides access to the ground floor accommodation.
To the front, a large reception room / ground-floor bedroom enjoys dual-aspect views. A separate living room, featuring a bay window, offers a wide outlook over the rear garden.
The open-plan kitchen/dining room provides direct access to the rear garden and to the side of the property, with additional access to a utility room, pantry, and ground-floor cloakroom.
The impressive first-floor landing, featuring a glass feature window, leads to four generously sized bedrooms served by a family bathroom and two en-suite shower rooms.
Bedroom one, with fitted wardrobes, and bedroom two are both particularly large double rooms, enjoying views to the front and rear aspects respectively, and are each served by en-suite facilities.
An impressive loft space provides an excellent opportunity for further development, subject to the necessary planning permissions.
The property is set within generous grounds, with a spacious south-facing rear garden mainly laid to lawn, and a front carriage driveway providing ample off-road parking and leading to the garage.
Council tax band: F EPC rating: Tbc agents note: The heating system, mains and appliances have not been tested by Hearnes Estate Agents. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate.
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Value & comps
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About 38, Methuen Road, Bournemouth
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