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Happily nestled on its ample plot within the Portman Estate, this detached period property presents various opportunities to its 'next chapter' prospective owner. Currently the ground floor and first floor are arranged as two separate bright and spacious apartments, each with their own front door and private gardens. There is a thriving rental market locally and proven positive rental return to be achieved should the buyer wish to acquire both flats to buy-to-let. There is also the option to live in one and rent out the other, but furthermore there is also a garage situated within the rear garden segment which could provide opportunity to convert/replace with an annexed dwelling (STPP, and the property next door has a similar planning proposal in review at present, with many more properties along the street having done this already). The plot also benefits from backing onto a private road, rather than another property, and with a tall tree present on the rear perimeter, all spaces in the arrangement feel minimally overlooked. The front garden is currently used for two parking spaces plus sunny raised-bed herb garden but there is plenty of room for an in-and-out driveway or otherwise more green space garden if the long driveway provides enough parking for the new owner. The two flats (3bed + 2bed) are currently leasehold, with long leases, and the freehold is also owned and included in this combined sale to facilitate utmost flexibility in the curation of the property's future. The EPC for downstairs currently achieves D, with upstairs at C thanks to newly fitted windows.
Alternatively, the property could be restored relatively easily to its original layout to sensitively revive a 3000 square foot bespoke family home, with the opportunity for multigenerational living depending on how the new owner prefers to adjust the layout to achieve 4/5/6/7 bedrooms in addition to good sized breakaway family rooms / living / entertaining spaces. To return to the original flow of the property, an entry to the wide staircase would just be reopened into the large hallway on the ground floor, and potentially also to the kitchen if desired. The kitchen is currently equipped with ample storage, and has a boot-room to exit through into the garden, however there could be opportunity to extend here to further open up the flow into the garden space and provide inside-outside living with a breakfast area. Already another ground floor room does open onto the garden with French doors leading onto a newly built decking. It is worth noting also, that the pitch of the roof enables another useable space in the loft - currently boarded and used as a hobby-room and storage, though not already fully converted.
Viewing is advised to fully appreciate the potential in relation to various buyer's perspectives here, and an open day will be scheduled during May though it is possible to view sooner. The property is brimming with soul and enveloped by established trees, which creates a homely feel atop its desirable location. With large rooms, high ceilings, expansive windows throughout, and character features at every turn, versatile space and serenity by the sea are offered here; enviably located to combine coastal charm with community convenience.
Southbourne itself is an unparalleled joy to live beside, with a genuinely engaged and caring community, thriving independent businesses and restaurants, an array of practical amenities, acclaimed schools within walking distance, looping woodland trails for a breath of fresh air, various convenient transport links, and of course via Portman Ravine zigzag, the sea is simply a five minute meander from the front door.
