Fine & Country Homes from Edwards bring this elegant character detached family home in the reputable Talbot Woods to the market. This stunning property offers over 3,600 sq ft of wonderful flexible accommodation spread over three floors, with remarkable oasis like private gardens, beautifully restored features throughout and ten good sized bedrooms. There is also extensive gated parking with a carport and garage as well as an indoor swimming pool.

This charming property has been extensively and sympathetically improved by the current owners, who have thoughtfully 'restored' rather than replaced wherever appropriate. As a result of these efforts they have successfully created the most wonderful home that remains honest to its roots but still retains a modern twist.

Beautiful double wooden front doors with stained glass insets offer entrance into the enclosed porch area and onwards to the fabulous entrance hall with its tall ceilings, oak wooden flooring and helpful storage cupboards.

The ground floor lies host to two formal reception rooms, a large open plan living / dining room with two feature fireplaces and wooden display mantles with two large bay windows with front and rear aspect and a separate living area. There is a feature brick chimney and onwards access to the sun room / study.

The kitchen / breakfast room has also been very carefully planned, making the very best of the space on offer. Traditional 'shaker' style base and wall units with under counter downlights and beautiful stone worktops are complemented by tiled walling. Integrated appliances include a double oven, five ring induction hob with filter extractor hood above and a dishwasher. The breakfast area benefits from atrium ceiling and sliding French doors to the conservatory. From the conservatory is access to the tranquil garden. Also on the ground floor is a WC.

Furthermore, the ground floor also has annex potential, with two double bedrooms, both of which benefit from built in storage / wardrobes and one with an en-suite bathroom. The annex area further has built in storage and a bathroom / utility area.

The first floor landing carries on the decorative arched theme and lies host to three of the bedrooms, each benefitting from wonderful outlooks of either the private rear garden or of the tree lined Oban Road, along with each having a feature fireplace. The first floor also holds a fourth bedroom that has fitted cabinets and a sink so could be utilised as a utility room or second kitchen, along with a fully tiled WC with a handy storage cupboard.

From the first floor landing an additional staircase takes you to the second floor. This floor holds a further four bedrooms, three of which have en-suite bathrooms and built in storage space, there is also a family bathroom on this floor.

The relaxing and private rear garden is enclosed by fencing, mature trees shrubs and hedging. There is a fabulous veranda that is the perfect spot to sit and relax at the end of a busy day. In front of the conservatory is further uncovered patio area ideal for enjoying the water feature and raised rockery waterfall. The rest of the garden is laid to lawn with the double garage being positioned at the back of the garden. The garage is currently used as a games room and has access to the indoor swimming pool which also has a WC and shower room.

To the front are brick boundary walls with electric wrought iron gates that lead to a driveway providing plenty of parking. It is block paved with raised feature flower beds and leads to the dual opening timber gates and onto the enclosed carport.

Talbot Woods is a conservation area and generally considered Bournemouth's most prestigious residential location. Incorporating a number of noteworthy features which include the superb recreational grounds of Meyrick Park which is only a short distance from the house, with a challenging 18 hole golf course, state of the art leisure club and various other recreational pursuits. The popular "West Hants" sports and leisure club and the highly regarded Talbot Heath School are both less than a mile and the property is also within easy walking distance of the local shops, banks, doctors, dentists, other recreational facilities and transport links.