Benellen Road, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4

This detached period house, believed to date from around 1913, offers approximately 3,000 sq ft of accommodation on a plot of about 0.36 acres in Talbot Woods. It has been in the same family for around 27 years and retains features including parquet flooring, timber joinery, decorative cornicing, ceiling roses, fireplaces and a prominent staircase. The property is presented as a refurbishment and remodelling project, with scope to update the accommodation while retaining its original character. The ground floor includes a large sitting room with French doors to the garden, a separate dining room and a kitchen/breakfast room with an adjoining utility room. A further bedroom or study and shower room sit beyond the utility area, with access to the garage and a separate entrance from the driveway. The listing identifies this part of the house as a possible annexe, guest suite or home office, subject to any necessary checks and consents. There are five bedrooms on the first floor, in addition to the ground-floor bedroom, together with three bath or shower rooms. The principal bedroom has a dressing room and en-suite, and a second bedroom also has an en-suite. A balcony overlooking the gardens is accessible from two points off the landing. The grounds include mature trees, planted areas and several garden spaces, with the plot extending between Benellen Road and Walsford Road. The listing notes possible future development potential, but this would depend on planning, other consents, title and covenant considerations. The house is within reach of Westbourne, Meyrick Park, local schools, Bournemouth town centre and the coast; Branksome railway station is also nearby.