3-bedroom bungalow · BH23 2RZ
Sold STCListed 57 days
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Three bedroom detached bungalow, established residential location, close to local amenities, st catherine’s hill & christchurch town centre, open plan lounge/diner with fireplace & bi-fold doors, separate kitchen, three double bedrooms, fitted wardrobes, wet room & separate WC, front shingle garden, driveway parking for two vehicles, private split-level rear garden with patio, lawn & mature trees, mid-refurbishment project, full planning permission for extension & additional bedroom with ensuite, utility & new garage Accommodation This three bedroom detached bungalow is situated in an established residential neighbourhood in Christchurch, offering convenient access to local amenities, schools and the surrounding countryside.
The property is currently in a state of mid refurbishment, presenting an excellent opportunity to complete and personalise the home to suit individual requirements.
The former garage has been taken down, and the property benefits from full planning permission to extend and open up the existing kitchen/diner/lounge, create a separate utility room, add an additional bedroom with ensuite and provide a new garage.
A viewing comes highly recommended to truly appreciate the location and potential this home presents Internally The property comprises; an entrance hallway with plenty of useful built-in storage cupboards, a spacious open plan lounge/diner positioned to the rear of the home with a fireplace and bi-fold doors opening onto the garden patio, and a separate kitchen fitted with an array of floor and eye level units, electric oven and grill, gas hob with extractor above, space for additional white goods and a side door providing access to the garden.
There are three double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom and bedroom three benefitting from fitted/built-in wardrobes, while serving the accommodation is a three-piece wet room and separate WC Externally To the front, the property has a neat shingle garden enclosed by low timber walling, with an adjacent driveway providing off road parking for two vehicles and access through to the private rear garden.
The garden is arranged over two levels, with the lower level comprising a large paved patio seating area with space for a storage shed, while the upper level is laid to lawn and surrounded by mature trees, providing a good degree of seclusion and privacy Location Ambleside is well positioned within an established residential neighbourhood, offering a convenient balance of family amenities and access to the surrounding countryside.
Local shops and a convenience store on Marlow Drive are within easy walking distance, while the extensive retail and leisure options at Castlepoint Shopping Park are also readily accessible by car.
Families are well served by nearby schools, including the Good-rated Twynham Primary School on Marsh Lane and Christchurch Infant School on Addiscombe Road.
The Stable School on Dudmoor Farm Road is also within easy reach.
For outdoor recreation, the scenic trails of St Catherine’s Hill are close by, while the banks of the River Stour and the historic centre of Christchurch are both conveniently accessible by car.
The location therefore combines everyday convenience with easy access to some of the area's most attractive green spaces and amenities Tenure - Freehold Broadband Broadband type - Ultrafast Highest available download speed - 5500 Mbps Highest available upload speed - 5500 Mbps Networks in your area - Openreach, Virgin Media, CityFibre Mobile Coverage/Performance EE - Good outdoor and in-home / 76% O2 - Good outdoor and in-home / 60% Three - Good outdoor and in-home / 72% Vodafone - Good outdoor and in-home / 77% Meyers Properties For the opportunity to see properties before they go on the market like our page on Facebook - Meyers Estate Agents Southbourne and Christchurch Important Note: These particulars are believed to be correct, but their accuracy is not guaranteed.
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Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise, nor that any of the services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order or have been tested.
Purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase
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