Ref:
BSC2784
| Price:
£649,950
A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE 1 OF ONLY 7 PROPERTIES OCCUPYING UNIQUE LOCATION ON RIVER STOUR WITH OWN MOORING. LARGE GARAGE AND REAR GARDEN APPROX 150 FT X 50 FT
Mod & Ext Det House Fronting River Stour * Over 45 ft River Frontage With Floating Pontoon * Private Mooring * Delightful Views Over Stour to Open Countryside Beyond * Mod & Ext * G F Clkrm * L-shaped Lounge/Dining Rm * Conservatory * 4 Beds (1 on G F) * Bathrm & w.c. * Large Att Gge * Extensive Gdns With Rear Measuring Approx 150' x 50' Ext Down to River Stour * Patio & Decking Area Adj River With Timber Summerhouse
Full Description
This is a rare opportunity to purchase one of the few properties in this part of Christchurch fronting the River Stour with its own mooring and river access to Christchurch Harbour and beyond to the open sea. Tidal Reach was extensively refurbished during the 1990's and has the benefit of a town location whilst enjoying a tranquil riverside location at the rear with its large garden approaching quarter of an acre extending down to The Stour and extensive open countryside beyond. Local shops and bus services are available nearby whilst the centre of Christchurch with its 11th Century Priory, Town Quay and pedestrianised shopping centre is approximately 1 mile distant.
The accommodation in detail comprises with approximate room sizes:-
ENTRANCE PORCH: Ceramic tiled floor. Hardwood door and double glazed sidescreens to:
ENTRANCE HALL: Stairs to first floor with 2 side windows. Cupboard under stairs. Radiator. Wall light.
CLOAKROOM: Low level w.c. Corner wash basin with tiled splashback.
L-SHAPED LOUNGE/DINING ROOM: 20'8" x 18'7" (6.3m x 5.66m) max. Sliding UPVC double glazed doors onto rear garden. Adjoining UPVC double glazed window. Hole in the wall fireplace with gas coal effect fire. Feature brick walls and timber clad ceiling. 2 feature recesses. 2 radiators.
CONSERVATORY: 11'9" x 11'7". (3.58m x 3.53m) A recent addition to the property with cavity lower brick walls. UPVC double glazed upper section windows and doors and pitched translucent roof. Overlooking rear garden with casement doors. Laminate floor. Door to Integral Garage.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 14'10" x 14'8" (4.52m x 4.47m) max. L-shaped. UPVC double glazed window with aspect over rear garden. Additional opening from seating area giving further aspect over garden. Range of oak fronted units incorporating base cupboards with worktops over together with wall cupboards including glazed display cabinet and tall larder cupboard. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink top with mixer tap. Fitted double stainless steel electric oven and 4-ring gas hob with integrated extractor over. Fridge/freezer. Dishwasher. Washing machine. Tiled splashbacks. Ceramic tiled floor. Radiator. Side door.
GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM: 12' x 11'6". (3.66m x 3.51m. ) 2 windows with front aspect. Fitted corner shower cubicle with adjoining wash basin. Range of built-in wardrobes to 1 wall with fitted headboard, side cabinets with shelves and top cupboards above. Radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING: 2 recessed display areas. Radiator. Hatch to roof void.
BEDROOM ONE: 21'5" x 11'7". (6.53m x 3.53m) Full height picture window with views over garden to the River Stour. 2 additional side windows. Room divided into separate sleeping and sitting area. Fitted wardrobes with triple mirror-fronted doors. 2 radiators.
BEDROOM TWO: 12' x 11'7" (3.66m x 3.53m) into wardrobes. 2 windows with front aspect. Fitted wardrobes with triple section mirror-fronted doors. Adjoining airing cupboard with pre-lagged hot water cylinder and electric immersion heater. Radiator.
BEDROOM THREE: 15'1" x 6'4". (4.6m x 1.93m) Presently used as a Study, this room has a window overlooking the rear garden with delightful river views. Radiator. Fitted furniture and shelving.
BATHROOM: White suite with fitted corner bath, shower and glazed screen. Countersunk basin with vanitory top and cupboards under. Close coupled w.c. Fully tiled walls. Ladder style towel rail. Low voltage lighting. Window with front aspect.
OUTSIDE
ATTACHED GARAGE: 24'9" x 12'8" (7.54m x 3.86m) internal. Up and over door. Fitted WORKSHOP/UTILITY AREA to rear. Rendered walls and ceiling. Ceramic tiled floor. Storage space. Tumble dryer.
The front of the property has been blocked paved to provide EXTENSIVE PARKING. To the front of the plot there is a brick and rendered wall which also extends to the side with raised flower and shrub borders to the front. There are wrought iron gates providing access down both sides of the property.
The rear garden has overall dimensions of approximately 150' x 50' (45.72m x 15.24m) and fronts the River Stour. There is a paved patio adjoining the property which then extends to a large shaped lawn with well stocked and tendered flower and shrub borders. There is an extensive automatic watering system installed in both the front and rear gardens. There are high brick walls to both sides for approximately the first 50' (15.24m) which then extends into fencing. To the rear of the garden steps lead down to double wrought iron gates which gives access to the river and mooring. There is a large paved area and SUMMERHOUSE (15' x 10' ) (4.57m x 3.05m) approx with electricity and telephone point. 2 GREENHOUSES 1 is 6' x 4' (1.83m x 1.22m) and the other 8' x 6' (2.44m x 1.83m) Further steps and wall lead down to the river frontage which measures approximately 45' and is part decked. There are steps leading down to the river and a floating pontoon.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: F