Summary - 7 SHIRLEY ROAD BOURNEMOUTH BH9 1SL
3 bed 1 bath Detached
Three-bed detached with large garden and parking, ripe for modernisation and extension (STPP)..
Chain free three-bedroom 1930s detached house in sought-after location
Large private rear garden with scope to extend (subject to planning)
Off-street parking for up to three vehicles; no garage present
Needs full modernisation: kitchen, bathroom and general refurbishment required
Two double bedrooms plus a smaller third; single family bathroom
Built with filled cavity walls, double glazing (install date unknown)
Fast broadband and good school options nearby; not in a flood zone
Area shows signs of deprivation; budget for repair and improvement costs
Set on sought-after Shirley Road between Winton and Charminster, this three-bedroom 1930s detached house offers a family-focused layout and clear scope to add value. The property has generous reception rooms, a large private rear garden and off-street parking for up to three vehicles — rare for the area. It’s offered chain free and presents an attractive project for buyers wanting to modernise and personalise.
The ground floor includes a bright entrance hall, a principal living room with bay window and an adjoining dining area that flows to the kitchen and garden. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, a smaller third bedroom suitable for a child or home office, and a single family bathroom. The house is of solid 1930s construction with cavity walls and double glazing (installation date unknown). Main heating is by mains-gas boiler and radiators.
Important: the property needs renovation throughout. Modernisation works will be required to update the kitchen, bathroom and general fixtures; no specific planning permission exists, although there is scope to extend into the garden subject to planning (STPP). There is no apparent garage and the driveway will likely need repair. Buyers should budget for refurbishment costs and check council tax and consent details.
Location strengths include fast broadband, good local transport links, and proximity to well-regarded primary and secondary schools, making this a practical family purchase. The wider area is mixed and described as multi-ethnic professionals with families; local crime and mobile signal are average and the property is not in a flood risk zone. For buyers seeking a family home with workable improvement potential, this offers a straightforward canvas to create substantial long-term value.
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