Portchester Road, Bournemouth, BH8

The Edwardian era is viewed nostalgically and often called the "Gilded Age", deemed a time of opulence, swagger, and self-belief, embodied in this imposing, Edwardian period, "gentleman's residence" built in 1910, for Herbert Ernest Beale, a son of the esteemed "Beales" family, who owned the former flagship store, Beales of Bournemouth, established as "The Fancy Fair by John Elmes Beale in 1881 and was at the time the biggest department store in Dorset". Set in the Portchester Road Conservation Area, this residence spans over three floors and has been meticulously maintained by the current owner. Brimming with beautiful features such as lofty, natural coved ceilings, fireplaces in select rooms, large windows allow natural light to permeate each space, sympathetically restored and enhanced, complementing the period character of this simply beautiful home. Furthermore, this property is enviably set within a sizeable and attractive, secluded plot with a carefully planned and immaculate, South/Westerly rear garden and patio seating areas. Briefly, this DETACHED property comprises of, FIVE/SIX DOUBLE BEDROOMS, a MORNING RECEPTION ROOM, LOUNGE, DINING ROOM opening onto a GARDEN ROOM AREA, a GAMES/ENTERTAINING SUITE, KITCHEN, UTLITY ROOM, COAT & BOOT storage ROOM, TWO GF WC's, an indulgent EN-SUITE/Jack and Jill BATHROOM, TWO further BATHROOMS, a large BALCONY leading from Bedroom Three, overlooking the secluded SOUTH/WESTERLY REAR GARDEN. The sweeping staircase continues to the SECOND FLOOR which currently houses a ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENT with a KITCHENETTE/UTILITY, LIVING ROOM and BATHROOM, which can be seamlessly reintegrated back into the main house. OUTSIDE benefits from having an in and out CARRIAGE DRIVEWAY providing OFF ROAD PARKING, electric CAR CHARGING POINT and a mature area of front garden with flower and shrubs providing privacy screening. A side gate leads to ample storage space and a recently installed, sealed patio that extends to the back of the property, creating an inviting seating area. There is also an LED lit composite decked seating area and path leading the SUMMER HOUSE with ADJOINING STORAGE SHED, GREEN HOUSE, further SHED, secluded lawned gardens with fish pond and deep set, mature flower and shrub decorative borders.