Gladstone Road

Connells Southbourne proudly presents a rare opportunity to acquire this striking four double bedroom detached Victorian family home, blending beautiful 1870s character with a spacious 1950s two-storey rear extension.

Step inside to a grand hallway leading to a good sized lounge with a feature fireplace, and a flexible second reception room perfect as a 5th bedroom, cinema room, or home office. The heart of the home is a large, bright kitchen/breakfast room where a separate downstairs WC adds convenience. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, complemented by a family bathroom and separate WC.

Outside, the truly stunning 100ft private garden boasts two mature apple trees offering beautiful blossom and fruit as well as flowerbed borders, a wildlife pond and a generous lawn. Further enhancing the outdoor appeal is a substantial garden cabin, with double glazing, insulation, and electricity – ideal for a home office, studio, or children's retreat – alongside a large additional outbuilding with power.

Local amenities can be reached in just over 300 meters and Boscombe Beach within one mile- here you will also find a seafront restaurant and many beach activities. Boscombe is a popular suburb of Bournemouth and there are a number of great shopping facilities including a variety of boutique shops, cafe's, bars and restaurants. There is also a main line train station at Pokesdown and Bournemouth which provide direct links to London Waterloo.

Approach
There is an area of hardstanding to the front which provides off road parking. Front door opens into the;

Entrance Hall
Double glazed window to the side aspect. Radiator. Doors to ground floor rooms.

Sitting Room
13' x 12' 5" ( 3.96m x 3.78m )
Measurements taken into bay.
Double glazed bay window to the front. Radiator.

Dining Room
11' 2" x 11' ( 3.40m x 3.35m )
Obscure glazed window to the side aspect. Radiator. This room could also be used as a 5th bedroom.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room
19' 3" x 11' 7" ( 5.87m x 3.53m )
Double glazed window to the rear aspect. Side door access to the garden. Door to ground floor WC.

Kitchen fitted with a range of matching wall and base units with wood block effect worktops over. Inset ceramic sink and drainer unit. Range cooker with 6 ring gas burner, cooker hood over and tiled splashbacks. There is a seprate area used for utilities, where there is space and plumbing for a washing machine, dishwasher and tumble drier and freestanding fridge freezer. Wall hung gas central heating boiler.

First Floor Landing
Obscure glazed window to the side. Access to the loft hatch. Door to separate WC.

Bedroom One
16' 9" x 13' ( 5.11m x 3.96m )
Double glazed bay window to the front. Radiator.

Bedroom Two
12' 4" x 11' ( 3.76m x 3.35m )
Double glazed window to the side. Radiator. Feature fireplace.

Bedroom Three
9' 5" 8 x 8' 7" ( 2.87m 8 x 2.62m )
Double glazed window to the side aspect. Radiator.

Bedroom Four
9' 8" x 8' 7" ( 2.95m x 2.62m )
Double glazed window to the rear aspect. Radiator.

Bathroom
Obscure glazed window to the side. Panel enclosed bath with shower over. Pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator.

Rear Garden
The whole of the 100 ft garden has an original Victorian wall along one side and fence installed in recent years on the other, creating a very private space. Edged on one side by meandering flower beds which have seasonal flowers and bushes that encourage birds.

Outbuilding
19' 6" x 9' 8" ( 5.94m x 2.95m )
Pedestrian door with power and light.

Garden Room
15' 3" x 11' 2" ( 4.65m x 3.40m )
Towards the end of the garden is a picturesque green cabin, with double glazing, insulation, separate alarm and electricity supply. It could be used as a study/office. The space around it is carefully planted with wildflowers.

Agents Notes;
Council Tax Band: C - BCP Council

The property benefits from full fibre Wi-Fi and the owner informs us that there is roof and cavity wall insulation, it had a renewed slate roof (2008) and has a recent gas and electrical safety certificates.