3 bed detached house for sale

Benellen Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH4

A rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully renovated period cottage, ideally located in the heart of Talbot Woods.

Description
A truly unique opportunity to acquire a beautifully renovated period cottage, originally constructed in 1865 as the Coach House to the historic Hume Towers Estate. This charming home has been comprehensively refurbished throughout, with meticulous attention paid to preserving its historical character while seamlessly incorporating modern comforts and contemporary finishes.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and offers approximately 1,029 sq ft of well-planned living space. The ground floor features a spacious sitting room flowing through to a dedicated dining area, both benefiting from excellent natural light. The stylishly refitted kitchen has been thoughtfully designed for modern living and is complemented by high-quality fittings and finishes. A cloakroom/WC completes the ground floor layout.

Upstairs, the property provides three bedrooms, including two generous doubles and a third ideal as a guest room, nursery or home office, alongside a beautifully appointed family bathroom.

The extensive renovations include new windows, flooring, kitchen, bathrooms, lighting, electrics, boiler, oven, cooktop, and the addition of a charming wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Further benefits include a PodPoint electric car charger, a modern alarm system, and private driveway parking for two vehicles.

Externally, the cottage enjoys a private terraced rear garden, offering a peaceful and secluded space for outdoor dining, relaxation, and entertaining, surrounded by mature greenery that enhances the sense of calm and privacy.

This is a rare chance to own a characterful yet turnkey home in one of Bournemouth’s most exclusive locations.

Location
Talbot Woods is regarded as Bournemouth’s finest residential area for family houses and this stunning property is located just over one mile from the town centre. The area also incorporates a number of great local facilities including the West Hants racquet, sports and leisure club and the superb recreational facilities of Meyrick Park.

Also close by is Meyrick park’s 18-hole golf course which is also ideal for dog walking, and Bournemouth’s upper gardens which also provides a delightful wooded walk through to the town centre, the beach and Bournemouth pier.

Bournemouth Beach which boasts stunning golden sand and an array of amenities and activities for the whole family is just 1.7 miles away approximately.

Locally regarded great schools are numerous and include Talbot Heath School, Canford School, Bournemouth and Poole Grammar Schools, Bournemouth Collegiate and Park School.

Theatres are available at the Poole Lighthouse Theatre, the Pavilion in Bournemouth, the Playhouse Salisbury and the Mayflower in Southampton.

West Hants tennis & leisure club – 1.1 miles
Meyrick Park Golf Course – 100 metres
Westbourne shops – 0.8 miles
Bournemouth beach – 1.4 miles
Bournemouth centre – 1.2 miles
Bournemouth airport - 7.5 miles
London - 106 miles (2 hours by train)

All times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,029 sq ft