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Edifred Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9

South East

£450,000

Listed on 29/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Bungalow

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This four-bedroom detached bungalow in Muscliff combines its original accommodation with a rear extension completed in 2023. The principal bedroom has an en-suite, and the remaining rooms offer flexibility for bedrooms, guests or home working. The listing also notes possible loft-extension potential, subject to planning permission and other required consents; feasibility has not been established. At the front, a tarmac driveway provides off-road parking for up to two vehicles, with a low brick boundary wall and side access to the rear. The enclosed garden has a southerly aspect, lawn and patio seating area. The property is offered with no onward chain. Local amenities, schools, Muscliff Park and the Stour Valley are described as being nearby, with local bus services and Bournemouth railway station providing transport connections. The sale particulars also state that a £250 buyer processing fee is payable after an offer is accepted, and describe an optional £2,000 exclusivity arrangement, refundable on completion subject to its terms.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

57out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This four-bedroom detached bungalow has a lot of the big-ticket appeal already in place: a rear extension completed in 2023, a smart fitted kitchen, spacious open-plan living and a private southerly-facing garden. Most photographed spaces look clean and usable; the clearest cosmetic project is refreshing the boldly decorated front reception room, with some bathroom finishes also more traditional in style.

At £450,000, the overall opportunity scores 57/100 (D, Weak Opportunity). Floor area is missing, so value against local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged, and the economics remain difficult to assess on the available information. The loft-extension potential is subject to planning and other consents, so treat it as an avenue to investigate rather than established extra space.

Key opportunities

  • Update the front reception room’s strong colours and textured finishes for a more cohesive look.
  • The 2023 rear extension, open-plan living space and contemporary fitted kitchen provide a strong foundation without a major renovation programme.
  • Investigate the stated loft-extension potential, subject to planning permission and other necessary consents.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Edifred Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Bournemouth Rail Station

    2.4 miles

    Train · Bournemouth

  • Pokesdown Rail Station

    2.8 miles

    Train · Pokesdown

  • Branksome Rail Station

    3.3 miles

    Train · Branksome Park

  • Christchurch Rail Station

    4.0 miles

    Train · Christchurch

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,700
Based on a loan of £337,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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