16, Christchurch Road

An exceptional Victorian semi-detached villa, beautifully presented and of great style and character, occupying a slightly elevated position on this highly regarded, tree lined road

Set back from Christchurch Road with a wide sweeping driveway to the front and occupying a slightly elevated position, 16 Christchurch Road is a wonderful example of Victorian architecture with stone elevations relieved by wide sash hung windows. Throughout the house, the feeling is one of light and space, with high ceilings synonymous with the era, tastefully decorated rooms and a high quality of fittings. From the entrance vestibule, double doors open up to a generous reception hall with a contemporary feel enhanced by porcelain black and white floor tiling, gothic style ceiling arches, deep ceiling coving and picture rail. To the side elevation is a stunning stained glass window set in to a stone mullion.

The flow of living space on the ground floor is perfect for entertaining with double doors off the reception hall opening up to the family room, with dual sash hung windows to the front and side with plantation shutters, deep display opening to the kitchen, stone fireplace housing a modern gas fire, ceiling coving and picture rail and door leading down to a lower ground floor study, an excellent space ideal as an office, children’s game room or cinema room.

The kitchen/dining room is an exceptional space, extended to provide a living space that is perfect for relaxed entertaining and fitted by the highly respected kitchen design company, Abitalia renowned for their quality Italian kitchens and exceptional craftsmanship. The kitchen area is fitted with sleek, handleless cabinets and drawers, a large central island with storage under, topped with Silestone, contrasting larder style cabinets with integrated fridge/freezer. Fitted appliances include a Miele dishwasher, Siemens microwave oven, Caple wine chiller as well as a traditional Aga with twin hot plates and an overhead Faber extractor. The dining area has a double height pitched ceiling and bi-folding doors opening up to the terrace and the whole room is extremely light and bright with a wonderful aspect out to the part walled, beautifully planted south facing garden.

From the hallway, the staircase rises to the first floor landing with bedroom one to the front enjoying the elevated view across the tree lined street scene of Christchurch Road. This is a spacious bedroom suite with full width sash hung window ensuring a light and bright atmosphere and large, smartly fitted end-suite bathroom with separate shower. Bedroom Two & Three are both double rooms, served by a Jack & Jill bathroom with bedroom 3 having a large storage area, perfect for suitcases, decorations etc. Rising to the second floor and two further double bedrooms, bedroom five having a bank of modern fitted wardrobes and this floor is served by a good sized, modern bathroom.

The garden is picturesque and an excellent size for a town villa. Planted with an array of purple and white flowers, mature trees, a large lawn with central Leaf Ball water feature with individually cut and shaped leaves on a spherical frame, wide paved terrace and part walled boundary. The garden enjoys an excellent level of privacy and enjoys colour and interest throughout the year. Secure gated side access leads to the front of the house where there is ample parking for three cars and further covered and locked storage.