5 bedroom detached house for sale

An IMPRESSIVE FAMILY HOME situated in the heart of West Christchurch with easy access to town centre, local beaches, train station, airport and quay. Benefiting from an EXTENSIVE GARDEN that is completely private and backs onto St. Catherine's Hill. Finished to a high standard throughout with fantastic living space, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and falling in Twynham Academy Catchment. A must see!

'The Old Post Office' has great curb appeal with its eye-catching red brick finish and double front bay aspect. Its history as its name portrays was once the local post office for Town Common and St.Catherine's Hill locality, but now an extensive family home spanning over 1,700 sq ft with an impressive private rear garden that backs onto St Catherines Hill.

The property has a large frontage with the majority being laid to patio complimented with a raised flower bed adorned with a selection of shrubs and flowers, whilst the lengthy driveway runs up the left side of the property providing ample parking for 4 / 5 vehicles leading up to double gates at the rear of the property. Planning permission has been passed for a large double length garage to be built in the space behind these gates.

As you enter, the expansive space is on view straight away. At the front of the property is the lounge spanning the full width and enjoying two large bays that are double glazed and designed to stay in keeping with the property style. This room offers endless options for family gatherings and comes with an engineered wood floor and is illuminated by dual ceiling lights.

To the rear of the property is the 'Hub of the Home' an impressive open plan kitchen/breakfast/dining space that flows towards double French doors which lead out to the patio area and onto the private rear garden. The kitchen has been thoughtfully designed with family life in mind, thick cut quality roll top worktops with an inset one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit that sits below a large aspect ensuring plenty of natural light. The worktop extends into the room to create a large breakfast bar suitable for four people and has plumbing for the washing machine and dryer underneath. An extensive range of base and eyeline hand crafted wooden units are strategically positioned around the room for your storage needs and display options coupled with a secondary worktop and unit area housing a Rangemaster double oven with five burner gas hob oven and extractor. The stone tiled floor goes perfectly with the wood of the dining area, the room extends into another area to gather the family for the sit down meals, a generous space that doubles up as a snug.

Off the back of the kitchen is a utility area with a downstairs WC, this handy space is ideal for coats and outside paraphernalia and has a range of additional storage plus a door that leads out to the other side of the property with a single gate to the front. A great access for bringing in the wet dog after a summer cool off in the local river. Further on through the utility space is a further reception room that is ideal for an office or a play/games room.

Ascending to the first floor and the property continues to deliver with a large landing space leading to the 5 bedrooms. The Master is to the front of the property and benefits from a large bay aspect, this generous sized room allows for a super king sized bed and an array of wardrobes and dressers to suit. Bedrooms 2 & 3 are to the rear of the property and almost identical in size, meaning no sibling rivalry and they both have ensuite shower rooms with cubicle glass enclosures, electric shower and pedestal basin. Bedroom 4 is to the side of the property with the smaller bedroom 5 back towards the front, although slightly smaller would still take a double bed. These bedrooms are served by a family sized bathroom consisting of a 'P' shaped bath, curved enclosure and shower over, pedestal basin, WC and towel radiator.

Undoubtedly one of the key features of this impressive property is the extensive garden running some 100ft back from the property, completely private and with a gorgeous tree lined view due to it backing onto St Catherines Hill. As you step out the main living area there is a section laid to patio creating an ideal space for alfresco dining, you then step up to the main garden which is mainly laid to grass with a selection of trees, shrubs and side flower beds to create that calm oasis. A central path leads to the cabin at the back of the garden. The cabin is a great addition to the garden, built on a concrete base, the wood cabin is insulated and is equipped with electricity offering a multitude of options from home office to gym or games room.

This property has a lot to offer, a very flexible and versatile home with outstanding living space coupled with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms all set on an impressive plot with a completely private garden.

Viewing is essential to fully appreciate.