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Full Details for 5 Bedroom Detached for sale in Christchurch, BH23 :
Beautifully sited alongside the historic grounds of the famed Christchurch Priory, a spectacular Grade II* listed trophy townhouse of commanding appearance, with an impressive, well-screened parkland garden and useful detached double garage.
Situated at the head of a cobbled cul-de-sac in the very heart of the Old Town, the extensive accommodation is arranged over a total of 3 floors, the whole being naturally well lit, offering a number of gracious well-proportioned reception rooms and 5 sizeable bedrooms with flexible space. There are 2 further rooms on the second floor, currently appointed as a study and storage room, which could provide additional bedrooms. To the rear of the through hall, a secondary stairwell serves an extensive area of cellarage. Adjacent to the property is the appropriately named Castle View, a 2 bedroom property which, subject to negotiation, may be available to purchase together with Church Hatch. To the rear of the property is a fine parkland garden, extending in total to an area of approximately 0.335 acre (Promap measurement). This is an all too rare opportunity to acquire an imposing townhouse of considerable note with an interesting provenance, in a superb central location being within a close proximity to the town, riverside pleasure grounds and harbour.
5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), cloakroom, drawing room, dining room, study, kitchen, cellerage,
2 further rooms currently used as a study and storage room, walled lawned gardens, garaging complex,
approximately 0.33 acre
CHRISTCHURCH Christchurch is a picturesque Saxon market town on the New Forest border dominated by a magnificent 12th Century Priory Church. The town benefits from a number of shops, restaurants and public houses and its pleasant harbour acts as a magnet for fishermen, sailors and water-sports enthusiasts. Fronting the renowned havens of both Stanpit Marsh and Christchurch Harbour the area served by the River Stour is a haven for wildlife attracting naturalists from all over the country. The town is well served for transport links with a mainline railway station at Bournemouth with trains to London/Waterloo (journey time approximately 1 hour 45 minutes). To the north of the town, and being readily accessible is Bournemouth International Airport.
ACCOMMODATION IN MORE DETAIL Porticoed entrance with panelled door opening through to:
RECEPTION HALL A fine through hall with elegant turn-round stairs ascending to first floor. Exposed floor throughout. Part glazed door to rear lobby with a concealed stairwell descending to an extensive area of CELLERAGE.
DINING ROOM To one side, an elegant naturally well lit reception room with an exposed floor. Access to a useful internal cloaks/store cupboard. Doors to one side opening through to:
LOBBY Doors to:
CLOAKROOM With WC and wash hand basin.
REAR LOBBY/SCULLERY Fitted with a extensive range of store cupboards. Circular steel utility sink. Wall mounted gas fired boiler. Panelled door to courtyard at side.
. Glazed double doors off the dining room and /or a panelled door off the reception hall opens to:
DRAWING ROOM A fine garden side room with a feature semi-circular bay to the rear affording a fine outlook across the gardens. Feature open fireplace with an ornate carved marbled surround and corresponding projecting heath. Exposed floor. Dado rail.
STUDY A west facing study with a substantial open fire with an ornate carved wooden surround and projecting marbled hearth. Exposed floor.
KITCHEN Fitted with a range of basic store cabinets to both base and high level with surrounding wood capped tiled worksurfaces. Space for a slot-in range style cooker. Tiled floor.
ON THE FIRST FLOOR Turnaround stairs ascend to the second floor. Access to a total of 4 generous bedrooms served by 2 bathrooms (1 en suite to the principal bedroom).
ON THE SECOND FLOOR
LANDING With a range of general store cupboards. Access to a total of 3 further bedrooms.
OUTSIDE Situated at the head of the cul-de-sac in a commanding position adjacent to the extensive grounds associated with The Priory, Church Hatch has a formal area of maintained lawned garden to the fore retained by classic parkland railing. To one side, gated access opens to a fine enclosed extensive walled garden to the rear, laid to tracts of maintained lawn incorporating a range of mature ornamental tress and shrubs, the gardens extending on total to an area of approximately 0.335 acre (Promap measurement) affording the occupants with a high degree of privacy and seclusion.
AGENTS NOTE We understand that, subject to negotiations, the vendors of both Church Hatch and Castle View may consider a sale of both properties as one unit to a prospective buyer.
SERVICES All main services are connected. Agents Note the services are currently linked to the adjacent property, Castle View and will need to be separated if the property is sold separately. The services and equipment remaining with the property have not been tested by John D Wood & Co. and we are unable to verify that they are in working order.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS All items usually denominated as fixtures and fittings, apart from those mentioned specifically in these particulars, are excluded from the sale.
DIRECTIONS On approaching Christchurch from the north east on the A35 (Christchurch By-Pass), follow the directional signs to The Priory, turning left into the High Street. Continue along the High Street to the roundabout, taking the second turning off into Church Street where the property is set back on the left hand side. Church Street is a cul-de-sac terminating with The Priory. Parking can be found in The Priory car park off the neighbouring Quay.
VIEWING Strictly By Appointment through John D Wood & Co.
Situated at the head of a cobbled cul-de-sac in the very heart of the Old Town, the extensive accommodation is arranged over a total of 3 floors, the whole being naturally well lit, offering a number of gracious well-proportioned reception rooms and 5 sizeable bedrooms with flexible space. There are 2 further rooms on the second floor, currently appointed as a study and storage room, which could provide additional bedrooms. To the rear of the through hall, a secondary stairwell serves an extensive area of cellarage. Adjacent to the property is the appropriately named Castle View, a 2 bedroom property which, subject to negotiation, may be available to purchase together with Church Hatch. To the rear of the property is a fine parkland garden, extending in total to an area of approximately 0.335 acre (Promap measurement). This is an all too rare opportunity to acquire an imposing townhouse of considerable note with an interesting provenance, in a superb central location being within a close proximity to the town, riverside pleasure grounds and harbour.
2 further rooms currently used as a study and storage room, walled lawned gardens, garaging complex,
approximately 0.33 acre
CHRISTCHURCH Christchurch is a picturesque Saxon market town on the New Forest border dominated by a magnificent 12th Century Priory Church. The town benefits from a number of shops, restaurants and public houses and its pleasant harbour acts as a magnet for fishermen, sailors and water-sports enthusiasts. Fronting the renowned havens of both Stanpit Marsh and Christchurch Harbour the area served by the River Stour is a haven for wildlife attracting naturalists from all over the country. The town is well served for transport links with a mainline railway station at Bournemouth with trains to London/Waterloo (journey time approximately 1 hour 45 minutes). To the north of the town, and being readily accessible is Bournemouth International Airport.
ACCOMMODATION IN MORE DETAIL Porticoed entrance with panelled door opening through to:
RECEPTION HALL A fine through hall with elegant turn-round stairs ascending to first floor. Exposed floor throughout. Part glazed door to rear lobby with a concealed stairwell descending to an extensive area of CELLERAGE.
DINING ROOM To one side, an elegant naturally well lit reception room with an exposed floor. Access to a useful internal cloaks/store cupboard. Doors to one side opening through to:
LOBBY Doors to:
CLOAKROOM With WC and wash hand basin.
REAR LOBBY/SCULLERY Fitted with a extensive range of store cupboards. Circular steel utility sink. Wall mounted gas fired boiler. Panelled door to courtyard at side.
. Glazed double doors off the dining room and /or a panelled door off the reception hall opens to:
DRAWING ROOM A fine garden side room with a feature semi-circular bay to the rear affording a fine outlook across the gardens. Feature open fireplace with an ornate carved marbled surround and corresponding projecting heath. Exposed floor. Dado rail.
STUDY A west facing study with a substantial open fire with an ornate carved wooden surround and projecting marbled hearth. Exposed floor.
KITCHEN Fitted with a range of basic store cabinets to both base and high level with surrounding wood capped tiled worksurfaces. Space for a slot-in range style cooker. Tiled floor.
ON THE FIRST FLOOR Turnaround stairs ascend to the second floor. Access to a total of 4 generous bedrooms served by 2 bathrooms (1 en suite to the principal bedroom).
ON THE SECOND FLOOR
LANDING With a range of general store cupboards. Access to a total of 3 further bedrooms.
OUTSIDE Situated at the head of the cul-de-sac in a commanding position adjacent to the extensive grounds associated with The Priory, Church Hatch has a formal area of maintained lawned garden to the fore retained by classic parkland railing. To one side, gated access opens to a fine enclosed extensive walled garden to the rear, laid to tracts of maintained lawn incorporating a range of mature ornamental tress and shrubs, the gardens extending on total to an area of approximately 0.335 acre (Promap measurement) affording the occupants with a high degree of privacy and seclusion.
AGENTS NOTE We understand that, subject to negotiations, the vendors of both Church Hatch and Castle View may consider a sale of both properties as one unit to a prospective buyer.
SERVICES All main services are connected. Agents Note the services are currently linked to the adjacent property, Castle View and will need to be separated if the property is sold separately. The services and equipment remaining with the property have not been tested by John D Wood & Co. and we are unable to verify that they are in working order.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS All items usually denominated as fixtures and fittings, apart from those mentioned specifically in these particulars, are excluded from the sale.
DIRECTIONS On approaching Christchurch from the north east on the A35 (Christchurch By-Pass), follow the directional signs to The Priory, turning left into the High Street. Continue along the High Street to the roundabout, taking the second turning off into Church Street where the property is set back on the left hand side. Church Street is a cul-de-sac terminating with The Priory. Parking can be found in The Priory car park off the neighbouring Quay.
VIEWING Strictly By Appointment through John D Wood & Co.