Is this the perfect victorian cottage? If not, it must come pretty close. It is immaculate both in its maintenance and its feel. It is A lovely location in an in-and-out road which means there is no through traffic and it is tranquil. With the view to the woods you could be in the countryside.
This 2 double bedroom semi-detached cottage is delightful. It could be a perfect home for many people: Young couple with a small family, downsizing and de-stressing, retirement home, a working couple. Whoever buys this property will buy it in the knowledge that they can move in without worries as the cottage has been maintained fastidiously by the vendor: New roof in 2010, chimney stack removed in 2014, extension roof revamped in 2014, easy open, easy clean picture double glazed windows fitted in 2010, boiler regularly serviced, floors stripped back and if they couldn't be stripped back, replaced with oak topped floors. Quality appliances in the kitchen and an easy to maintain garden.
The vendor is moving to Scotland so there is no chain. I asked what she loved most about the cottage and she said that it was sun-filled. And of course her pride and joy, the garden where she has pear, plum and apple trees and gooseberry and blackcurrant bushes. She tells me that the small pond is a haven for frogs and toads. And it is the first time I have been told that a garden is 'Bee Friendly'-what a great saying. It is south west facing so even if you are not green-fingered you will enjoy sitting out on the patio, eating(including your home grown fruits), having a drink, or just relaxing. The patio has a quirky blue summerhouse/shed and a discreet wall mounted pull out washing line. From the patio there is a side gate and a pathway to the front of the property, where there is off road parking for a car.
Inside the property you will find a modern fully fitted kitchen with quality appliances. It is very user-friendly in its layout and even the washing up in the new granite sink has its perks as the window in front of you looks out over the garden. The living room and dining area are separated by an arch, the nooks ideal for furniture and the floor in keeping with the cottage feel. The fire can be opened out to be real or gas. The boiler and meters sit perfectly under the stairs in well designed timber cupboards. Upstairs to 2 double bedrooms(one with custom built wardrobes), the modern bathroom and the fully insulated loft.
The location is peaceful in a quiet road yet the shops and eateries of Ashley Road are a few minutes walk away. Likewise the retail park is close by with the likes of John Lewis Home, Homebase, Laura Ashley Home, Pets at Home, Home Bargains and for the health conscious, the dw fitness centre. Branksome Recreation Ground and playground is just around the corner for exercising yourselves, your dogs or teaching the children how to ride their bikes.
Local transport links are excellent: Bus routes to both Bournemouth and Poole and the Wessex Way is less than a mile away providing dual carriageway routes out of Bournemouth to the New Forest, Southampton and beyond. Branksome railway station is also within a mile. And of course the famous beaches of Sandbanks are less than 2 miles away.
And finally the catchment area is blessed with top quality schools: St Luke's, St Mark's and practically on the doorstep, Heatherlands Primary School.
Just bring your furniture-you won't need your tool kit.
Don't view this property if you don't want to fall in love with it.
This home includes:
- Living Room - Approx. 3.05 m x 3.02 m (9.2 sqm) - 10' x 9' 10" (99 sqft)
Oak topped flooring. Radiator. Purbeck stone feature fireplace-not currently functional but can be opened up for real or gas fire. Double glazed picture window(easy open, easy clean). Arch to dining area.
- Dining Area - Approx. 3.05 m x 4.7 m (14.3 sqm) - 10' x 15' 5" (154 sqft)
Oak Parquet floor. Radiator. Double glazed French doors to the patio. Cottage style window. Door to kitchen and arch to living area. Perfect display recesses. Arch to living area.
- Kitchen - Approx. 4.09 m x 1.97 m (8 sqm) - 13' 5" x 6' 5" (86 sqft)
Great flow to this modern kitchen. High and low level units with rolled top work surfaces. There is room to add a breakfast bar. All appliances are built in: Indesit electric oven with 4 ring gas hob and overhead extractor fan, Indesit fridge and freezer, Indesit washer/dryer. New Carron Phoenix granite composite sink(1.5 bowls) and drainer. Frosted double glazed back door to the rear patio. Side and rear double glazed windows, the rear window overlooking the cottage garden. Laminate flooring. Radiator.
- Hall - Approx. 3.03 m x 1.5 m (4.5 sqm) - 9' 11" x 4' 11" (48 sqft)
Oak topped flooring with original woodwork stripped back to the doors and stair bannisters and spindles. Built in understairs storage including housing for the boiler which is a Worcester Bosch Combi, which has been regularly serviced, most recently in December. The gas and electric meters are both housed under the stairs. Radiator. Part double glazed front door.
- Landing - Approx. 0.83 m x 1.7 m (1.4 sqm) - 2' 8" x 5' 6" (15 sqft)
Double glazed picture window. Access to loft which is fully insulated(opportunity to convert if desired)
- Bedroom (Double) - Approx. 3.05 m x 4.32 m (13.1 sqm) - 10' x 14' 2" (141 sqft)
Original flooring, 2 front double glazed picture windows. 2 Built in timber front wardrobes designed in keeping with the cottage. Alcove. Radiator.
- Bedroom (Double) - Approx. 3.05 m x 2.9 m (8.8 sqm) - 10' x 9' 6" (95 sqft)
Laminate flooring. Double glazed picture window overlooking the rear garden. Radiator.
- Bathroom - Approx. 2.04 m x 1.67 m (3.4 sqm) - 6' 8" x 5' 5" (36 sqft)
Modern fully tiled bathroom in beautiful colours maintaining the country cottage theme. Bath with shower over, loo, and sink. Stripped wood flooring. Heated towel rail. Obscure double glazed window.
- Rear Garden
Gorgeous south west facing cottage garden. Beautifully maintained and nurtured, including pear, plum and apple trees as well as gooseberry and blackcurrant bushes. The concrete patio leads to the shingle path which runs the length of the garden. On the patio there is a funky blue summerhouse/shed. Outside water tap. The position of the patio makes it ideal for outside dining, or just sitting in the sun. There is a side gate which leads to the front of the property.
- Front Access
There is off road parking for a car plus the road is quiet with seemingly permanently available spaces. As you approach the house, access is via the front door or the rear gate onto the patio and straight into the kitchen with the shopping.
Council Tax Band C
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