OUTSIDE

The property is approached via a tarmac driveway providing ample off-road parking, with large iron gates opening through to an additional parking area, ideal for a boat or trailer.

The rear garden is a genuine highlight – generous in size and offering excellent privacy, mainly laid to lawn and bordered by established shrubs, trees and close-board fencing. A large patio sits adjacent to the rear of the property, ideal for alfresco dining, with a path leading down to a substantial timber outbuilding. Fully insulated with power and lighting, it provides an ideal home office, studio or games room.

Agents Note: We advise that the property has been underpinned as a result of historic subsidence, building insurance is available but may come with higher premiums.

THE SITUATION

This beautifully presented family home is located in Hengistbury Head (also known as East Southbourne) which is named after the scenic headland which forms a natural boundary between Christchurch Bay and Poole Bay. This is a pleasant residential area comprising mostly coastal chalets and mid-century family houses on wide roads and quiet closes.

There are golf and sailing clubs in the area. However, Hengistbury Head itself provides a tremendous local facility, and an escape to be enjoyed year-round. This is one of the most important Sites of Special Scientific Interest in England: a nature reserve of grassland and woodland with unspoiled beaches and, from its highest point, spectacular panoramic views over Christchurch Harbour and Christchurch Bay. The inner harbour bustles with yachts and windsurfers. There is a south-facing pebble beach and sandy beaches where the headland narrows at Mudeford spit – renowned for its colourful beach huts. Here there is also a good cafe and ferry services across the mouth of Christchurch Harbour to Mudeford Quay.

Hengistbury Head’s schools are considered to be very good. Accessibility is good, too. The nearest mainline station is Christchurch with services to London taking around two hours, while the A35 provides access to road networks.

THE PROPERTY

A bright and airy entrance hallway welcomes you in, providing access to all ground floor accommodation, including an understairs WC, with double casement doors opening into the sitting room.

The sitting room extends to an impressive 25 ft, offering ample room for furniture, complemented by a feature bay window to the front aspect and a log burner with a stone surround forming an attractive focal point.

Forming the hub of the home is a superb L-shaped kitchen/dining/living room. Large tiled flooring runs throughout, and wall-to-wall glazing across the rear frames a delightful outlook over the gardens, while French doors open onto the patio, whilst a substantial sky lantern draws in an abundance of natural light.

The kitchen offers a quality range of elephant grey gloss wall, floor and drawer units with stone work surfaces and under-unit lighting. Integrated appliances include a four-ring halogen hob, gas hob with extractor over, and a double oven. The adjacent utility room provides additional storage and work surface space, with plumbing and room for white goods.

The ground floor also offers an additional reception room with a large bay window. This versatile space would serve well as a generous guest double bedroom, complete with storage and wardrobes.

Upstairs, a spacious landing leads to four double bedrooms, all offering good space for furniture, with two benefiting from fitted wardrobes.

The primary bedroom enjoys a modern three-piece ensuite with a walk-in shower and a feature tiled wall.

The remaining bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom comprising a panelled bath with shower screen, hand wash basin and WC, finished with part-tiled walls and stylish mosaic flooring.