Wallisdown Road, Poole, BH12 5
About this home
Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 1
Agent: Corbin & Co - Bournemouth Phone: 01202 060424
Corbin & Co are delighted to offer for sale this beautifully presented detached character home, originally built in 1925 and available for the first time in almost 40 years. Lovingly maintained and sympathetically updated by the current owners, this exceptional property combines original period features with modern comforts, creating the perfect family home.<br/><br/>The attractive gated frontage provides excellent kerb appeal, with mature planting, a large driveway offering ample off-road parking, an attached garage and gated side access on both sides of the property.<br/><br/>Inside, a welcoming entrance hall sets the tone for the rest of the home, blending character features with tasteful modern décor. A convenient cloakroom is located beneath the stairs.<br/><br/>At the front of the house is a flexible reception room, currently used as a home office, but equally suitable as a fifth bedroom, playroom, snug or second lounge.<br/><br/>The standout feature of the home is the impressive extended kitchen, dining, and family room. Designed with modern family living in mind, this spacious room easily accommodates a large dining table, making it ideal for everyday meals and entertaining. The kitchen offers a wide range of fitted units, generous worktop space, room for a range cooker and American-style fridge freezer, an integrated dishwasher and excellent storage. A separate utility room provides additional cupboards, a sink and internal access to the garage, which offers potential for conversion, subject to the necessary permissions.<br/><br/>The spacious rear living room is full of character, featuring a beautiful original Victorian fireplace and a recently installed multi-fuel stove, creating a warm and cosy atmosphere. Double doors lead into the conservatory, which enjoys lovely views across the rear garden and benefits from a recently installed insulated roof with UV glazing, making it comfortable to use throughout the year.<br/><br/>Upstairs, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms, three of which are generous doubles with built-in wardrobes. Two of the rear bedrooms open directly onto a stunning full-width balcony with modern glass balustrades, overlooking the beautifully landscaped south-facing garden. This wonderful outdoor space is perfect for relaxing with a morning coffee or enjoying the evening sunshine.<br/><br/>The first floor is completed by a modern family bathroom with both a bath and a separate shower.<br/><br/>Outside, the south-facing rear garden is a real highlight. Beautifully landscaped and lovingly cared for over many years, it offers a peaceful setting for both families and keen gardeners. A large patio sits outside the conservatory, providing the perfect space for outdoor dining and entertaining. The garden continues with a well-maintained lawn, colourful flower borders, mature shrubs, an established apple tree, vegetable garden, greenhouse, timber shed and a further seating area with space for a hot tub.<br/><br/>At the rear of the garden is a timber summer house with UPVC windows and doors, power and lighting, making it ideal as a home office, garden studio, gym or entertaining space.<br/><br/>The property has been significantly improved in recent years, including a new roof to both the house and garage (2024), a replacement insulated conservatory roof with UV glazing (2026), electric roller garage door, EV charging point, Hive smart heating system, upgraded radiators, replacement kitchen units, plantation shutters and new boundary fencing.<br/><br/>There is potential to improve the home further by converting the integral garage into an annex space with room for en-suite, as well as an option to extend over the garage to create another bedroom (subject to local permissions)<br/><br/>Situated in the sought-after Wallisdown area of Poole, the property is within easy walking distance of Tesco, Aldi, local shops, cafés and takeaways. Excellent transport links provide quick access to Bournemouth and Poole, while the nearby Turbary Common Nature Reserve offers beautiful heathland walks and open green space.<br/><br/>This is a rare opportunity to purchase a substantial detached family home full of character, offering flexible living space, modern upgrades, generous parking and a stunning south-facing garden in one of Poole's most convenient and popular locations.<br/>Early viewing is highly recommended. Contact Corbin & Co today.