Alum Chine, BH4 8JW

Occupying a highly sought-after position in Alum Chine, this immaculate detached home offers over 2,400 sq ft of thoughtfully arranged accommodation, combining original character features with stylish contemporary family living. The attractive double-fronted façade is complemented by a carriage driveway, providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles. Internally, a welcoming entrance hall with original leaded glazing and natural stone flooring sets the tone for the accommodation beyond. Two generous reception rooms sit to the front of the house, both benefitting from impressive bay windows, while a study located off the sitting room provides an ideal space for home working. The dining room opens seamlessly into the open-plan kitchen/family room, which is undoubtedly the heart of the home. Extending across the rear of the property, the space boasts bi-fold doors opening directly onto the patio, perfectly creating the indoor/outdoor lifestyle on offer here. Designed equally for everyday family life and entertaining, the kitchen features extensive hand-built cabinetry, a central island and electric AGA. A separate utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation. Upstairs, the impressive principal bedroom extends to over 22 ft into its bay and benefits from a spacious en-suite bathroom. There are three further well-proportioned bedrooms, one with an open-plan shower room, plus a separate family bathroom. Outside, the private rear garden enjoys a large paved patio adjoining the family room, with an area of lawn and established planting beyond, creating an attractive and secluded setting for outdoor entertaining. A detached garage provides excellent additional storage. Branksome Dene Road is ideally positioned for access to both Westbourne Village and the award-winning sandy beaches at Alum Chine and Branksome Dene, each around 0.6 miles distant. The walk to the beach is particularly attractive when taking the route through the historic Alum Chine itself. Westbourne Village provides a vibrant mix of independent shops and boutiques alongside an excellent choice of cafés, bars, pubs and restaurants. Beyond Bournemouth, there are countless beauty spots to explore, including Sandbanks, Studland Bay, the Jurassic Coast, Lymington, Corfe Castle and the New Forest National Park. London can be reached in approximately two hours, either by car or via the frequent direct train service to London Waterloo from Branksome Station, located approximately 1.5 miles away. For those travelling further afield, Bournemouth International Airport is 7.2 miles away, while ferries run daily from Poole Ferry Terminal, approximately 5.2 miles away, to the Channel Islands and France. Material Information: Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: G Utilities: Electricity supply: Mains Water supply: Mains Sewerage: Mains Heating: Gas - Mains Broadband & Mobile: Please refer to the Ofcom website for availability and coverage. Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority regarding planning permissions, flood risk, school catchment areas and proposed developments. All services and appliances have not been tested by the agent.