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"A rare and wonderful family home. 5 double bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, double garage plus off road parking for at least 6 cars, kitchen plus utility room, lots of storage, large private South West facing back garden with summerhouse all on a huge plot of over 10000 square feet in Lower Parkstone.



The family have lived here for 21 years and brought up 4 boys but are now downsizing-this is a rare opportunity.

Down the front drive guarded by a magnificent oak tree where the plot is 33 metres wide. There is parking for at least 6 cars plus a double garage, or of course to keep a boat or a caravan. You can access the back garden via gates to both the left and right hand side of the property.

In through the front door of the house, the property has a great flow and planning to it. From the hall to the left, is the main living room with sliding patio doors out to the decking and the back garden. Towards the end of the living room there are double doors to the dining room, which has double French doors again onto the decking. The dining room leads into the kitchen which in turn has a very big utility room off with an internal door to the double garage. All great planning. All these rooms have views over the garden. The kitchen and utility room have underfloor heating.

The ground floor also has a fully fitted office(or children's playroom/TV room) and a loo.

Upstairs there are 5 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms(one ensuite), 2 access points to a large loft, and on the landing a unique and welcoming chill out area. Ideal play space for young children.

The property is fully double glazed, has a Baxi Solo 2 Boiler with a fully pressurised system which means that there is mains water pressure throughout. Most rooms have LED spotlights. All radiators have thermostatic controls.

The back garden is just wonderful, 25 metres wide x up to 22 metres long, again guarded by 2 oak trees It is South West facing, meaning the raised decking is perfect cocktail time space, for BBQ's and Al Fresco eating. There is a large summerhouse, a great storage area, and a gate to a path that leads both into Mill Lane and to Baden Powell and St Peters Primary School.

The garden is private and beyond the rear fence it will never be built on.

Talking of schools, the local ones are excellent. At primary level the aforementioned Baden Powell and St Peters, just a short walk, Courthill and Lilliput CofE. At secondary level is St Edwards and Parkstone Grammar. All are Ofsted rated 2 or better.

At primary level there are also local independent schools: Bournemouth Collegiate and Buckholme Towers. There are also local bus collection points for Dumpton, Canford, Bryanston and Clayesmore.

For fun, it is a walk down to Whitecliff Park right on the edge of the harbour, to teach the children how to ride their bikes, or take the dog for a walk. There is strong junior football scene in the park, a play area and an skate park.
Poole Harbour is the 2nd largest natural harbour in the world and haven to all sizes of boats. You will probably see from the photographs that the owners are boat enthusiasts. The harbour is also a UK hub for kitesurfing and windsurfing. Even if you don't take part it is a magnificent spectacle to sit on Evening Hill and watch them.

The area has a strong cycling community, particularly over on the Purbeck Hills. And Dorset's Jurassic Coast is a destination for walkers.

Or on lazier days, the famous beaches of Sandbanks are close at hand.

You are spoilt for eateries and nightlife. You can walk into Ashley Cross which is a lovely community, both family friendly and for entertainment and food. On the green, there are regular events: Don't miss the famous 'Party in the Park' and 'Grooves on the Green'. Other 'must do's' while you live here: Regular visits to Mark Bennett's Patisserie, the local award winning artisan baker and the best sausage rolls in the universe. A Friday night out at Mr Kyps, famous locally for great tribute bands. A Sunday morning breakfast at The Bateau. And a special event meal at the OX with a drink first at the Bermuda Triangle.

All over there are wonderful places to eat: Koh Noi Thai Tapas in Lilliput, The Cliff in Canford Cliffs Village, or for very special, the Rick Stein restaurant on the harbour's edge in Sandbanks.

And of course there is work. Less than 5 minutes walk away is Parkstone railway station with direct routes to London and Manchester(and after a long days work, you can always sneak into The Cow which is 20 yards from the station for a deserved pint).

By car you are just over 2 miles from the Wessex Way and at least dual carriageway to the New Forest, Southampton and the UK motorway network.

Bus routes to Poole and Bournemouth are excellent from Ashley Cross.

The area has also become a significant employer in the South of England with headquarters of Sunseeker Marine, the RNLI, Barclays International, Merlin Entertainments, LV, Vitality and JP Morgan.

For work/holidays ferries from Poole go to France and the Channel islands. And Bournemouth International Airport is the fastest growing in the UK.

A rare opportunity on a magnificent plot after 21 years in the same family.

This home includes:

• Porch
  
  Covered entrance with obscure glazing


• Entrance Hall
  
  4.34m x 2.48m
  
  (10.7 sqm) - 14' 2" x 8' 1" (115 sqft)
  
  The entrance hallway to the property has a tiled floor and painted plaster walls and ceiling with inset LED spotlights. Smoke alarm and thermostatic radiator.


• Living Room
  
  6.32m x 3.63m
  
  (22.9 sqm) - 20' 8" x 11' 10" (246 sqft)
  
  The living room has a wood effect laminate floor and painted plaster walls and ceiling with inset LED spotlights. There is a double glazed bay window to the front of the house, double glazed window to the side and double glazed sliding patio doors to the garden, all with fitted vertical blinds. The room has 2 thermostatic radiators and a gas fireplace with mantle. Virgin media connectivity.


• Dining Room
  
  3.31m x 3.02m
  
  (9.9 sqm) - 10' 10" x 9' 10" (107 sqft)
  
  The dining room has a wood effect laminate floor and painted plaster walls and ceiling with feature table lights. Double glazed french doors into the garden and french doors into the living room. Thermostatic radiator.


• Kitchen
  
  3.73m x 3.01m
  
  (11.2 sqm) - 12' 2" x 9' 10" (120 sqft)
  
  The kitchen has a tiled floor with under floor heating and painted walls and ceiling with inset LED spotlights. Double glazed window with roman blinds. The kitchen units are a wood finish with stone effect worktops with tiled splash backs. There is a stainless steel 1.5 bowl sink and drainer, SMEG gas hob with Elica extractor and a SMEG electric double oven. Space for 3 appliances. BAXI boiler and under floor heating control. There is an additional storage cupboard using the space under the stairs.


• Utility Room
  
  4.51m x 1.95m
  
  (8.7 sqm) - 14' 9" x 6' 4" (94 sqft)
  
  The utility room has a tiled floor with under floor heating and painted plaster walls. Double glazed window and door into the garden. The kitchen units are a wood finish with stone effect worktops with stainless steel sink and drainer and space for 2 under counter appliances and a tall fridge. extractor fan and thermostatic radiator. There is access into the garage from the utility room.


• Study
  
  2.45m x 2.35m
  
  (5.7 sqm) - 8' x 7' 8" (61 sqft)
  
  The study has a wood effect laminate floor and painted plaster walls and ceiling with inset LED spotlights. Double glazed window with fitted vertical blinds. Built in desk, cupboards and drawer units. Thermostatic radiator.


• WC
  
  1.63m x 1.34m
  
  (2.1 sqm) - 5' 4" x 4' 4" (23 sqft)
  
  The WC has a tiled floor and part tiled painted plaster walls and ceiling with halogen feature lights. Obscure double glazed window with fitted vertical blinds.


• Garage (Double)
  
  5.2m x 4.5m
  
  (23.4 sqm) - 17' x 14' 9" (251 sqft)
  
  The double garage has a metal up and over door and power and light inside.


• Landing
  
  7.61m x 3.14m
  
  (23.8 sqm) - 24' 11" x 10' 3" (257 sqft)
  
  The stairs and landing to the first floor has fitted carpets and painted plaster walls and ceiling with inset LED spotlights. The handrails are a varnished wood with white painted wood banisters. There is a seating/ study area to the landing with a double glazed window. There is an airing cupboard containing the pressurised hot water cylinder and a separate coat cupboard. Small loft hatch, smoke alarm and thermostatic radiator.


• Bedroom 1
  
  4.51m x 3.62m
  
  (16.3 sqm) - 14' 9" x 11' 10" (176 sqft)
  
  Bedroom 1 is a double bedroom with fitted carpets and painted plaster walls and ceiling with inset LED spotlights. Double glazed window with fitted vertical blinds. Fitted 9 door wardrobes. Thermostatic radiator. Loft hatch with pull down ladder. The loft is part boarded.


• Ensuite Shower Room
  
  3.62m x 1.68m
  
  (6 sqm) - 11' 10" x 5' 6" (65 sqft)
  
  The en suite shower room has a tiled floor and tiled walls with painted plaster ceiling and inset LED spotlights. Obscure double glazed window with fitted vertical blinds. There is a glass door shower cubicle and toilet and washbasin built into a unit. There is a matching second dressing unit with stone effect worktops. Towel radiator and shaver socket.


• Bedroom 2
  
  4.01m x 3.11m
  
  (12.5 sqm) - 13' 2" x 10' 2" (134 sqft)
  
  Bedroom 2 is a double bedroom with fitted carpets and painted plaster walls and ceiling. Double glazed window, thermostatic radiator and TV socket.


• Bedroom 3
  
  4.69m x 3.07m
  
  (14.3 sqm) - 15' 4" x 10' (154 sqft)
  
  Bedroom 3 is a double bedroom with fitted carpets and painted plaster walls and ceiling. Double glazed window, thermostatic radiator and TV socket.


• Bedroom 4
  
  3.05m x 2.95m
  
  (8.9 sqm) - 10' x 9' 8" (96 sqft)
  
  Bedroom 4 is a double bedroom with fitted carpets and painted plaster walls and ceiling. Double glazed window with fitted roller blind, thermostatic radiator and built in 3 door wardrobes.


• Bedroom 5
  
  3m x 2.72m
  
  (8.1 sqm) - 9' 10" x 8' 11" (87 sqft)
  
  Bedroom 5 is a double bedroom with fitted carpets and painted plaster walls and ceiling. Double glazed window, thermostatic radiator and built in wardrobe.


• Bathroom
  
  3.25m x 1.33m
  
  (4.3 sqm) - 10' 7" x 4' 4" (46 sqft)
  
  The family bathroom has a tiled floor and tiled walls with painted plaster ceiling and spotlights. Obscure double glazed window with fitted vertical blinds. There is a corner bath with shower and glass screen over. Extractor fan and chrome towel radiator.


• Front Garden
  
  The front garden is laid to lawn with 2 large oak trees at the front and mature planted shrubs and borders. A central tarmac driveway leads up[to the property and down to both sides of the house.


• Rear Garden
  
  The South West facing rear garden is mostly laid to lawn with a large oak tree and wood fencing surrounding. There is wood fencing and gated access to both sides of the property. There is also a gate to the end of the garden leading down a pathway to Mill Lane and Baden Powell school. The garden has a raised wood decking area to the house and access from the living and dining room doors. Large summerhouse


• Store
  
  There is a gated store area to the side of the property.

Please note, all dimensions are approximate / maximums and should not be relied upon for the purposes of floor coverings.

• Council Tax Band F - £2,115.49 Payable per month


• Virgin Media TV and Broadband Available


• Council Tax:
  
  Band F