5 bed detached house for sale

Dunkeld Road, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth, Dorset BH3

Built in the 1920's, this elegant family home sits on a 0.25 acre plot, and features over 3,000 sq ft of accommodation, including five bedrooms and three reception rooms, a detached garage, and a bespoke garden studio with shower.

As you enter the home via the original front door and walk through an entrance vestibule, you arrive in the grand central hallway, which sets the tone for the property’s generous proportions and timeless character, featuring original oak doors to all principal rooms.

To the front of the house is a stylish study with a bay window, perfect for those needing to work from home. To the rear are two elegant reception rooms. The sitting room boasts a beautiful bay window overlooking the garden, along with an open fireplace. The dining room flows into the kitchen via glass French doors, offering the ideal setup for either open-plan living or more formal, separate dining, and also features French doors onto the decking.

The kitchen is positioned at the rear of the home and includes ample cabinetry, a central island, and direct access to the garden via double French doors. The adjacent utility room provides a convenient secondary access point from the driveway.

A cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs, the first floor hosts three large double bedrooms, including an impressive principal suite with a bay window overlooking the garden, built-in sliding-door wardrobes, and a spacious en-suite bathroom featuring a walk-in shower, freestanding bath, dual sink units, bidet, and WC.

Two further double bedrooms are served by a family bathroom and an additional WC, all accessed from a wide central galleried landing that overlooks the stunning original feature window at the front of the property.

On the second floor, you’ll find two more generous double bedrooms, another three-piece bathroom, and two excellent in-eaves storage spaces.

To the rear of the property, a beautifully finished detached garden studio offers a multitude of uses, from guest accommodation to a home gym or creative workspace. It includes a large main room and an en-suite shower room.

The south-facing garden is a true highlight, beautifully landscaped and bathed in sunlight throughout the day. A generous decked terrace provides the perfect spot for al fresco dining, overlooking a large, level lawn bordered by mature trees and vibrant planting. A tranquil, private haven for families and entertaining alike.

The property is set behind smart railings and benefits from a block-paved driveway, offering ample off-road parking and a strong sense of privacy thanks to well-established hedging and mature planting.

Talbot Woods is a hugely popular residential location in the east of Dorset, not least due to the proximity to Bournemouth's white sandy beaches, easy access to the main routes to London and beyond, excellent schooling, and wonderful leisure facilities.

The area centres around Meyrick Park, a beautiful and historic area of 120 acres that dates back to the Doomsday Book!

Both 'The Club at Meyrick Park' and 'The West Hants Club' provide indoor and outdoor tennis courts, swimming pools, gyms, and also act as social hubs for the local community.

Talbot Woods is also home to the highly regarded 'Talbot Heath School' with 'Park School' located in nearby Queens Park, which is also where both the Bournemouth girls' and boys' grammar schools are located.

Bournemouth Railway Station, which offers a direct line to London Waterloo in under 2 hours, is within 2.5 miles, with local buses running there frequently. Bournemouth International Airport is also just under 7 miles away, which means for those with holiday homes in Spain, France or Portugal, can journey with ease without the need to travel to London!