A SIX-bedroom house in a “highly sought after” road in Bournemouth has gone on the market with a guide price of £1.6m.

The Rest, described as an “imposing and substantial character residence”, is situated in Talbot Woods.

Built circa 1913, The Rest has been sympathetically modernised over the years but retains some original features.

It has electric gates, an in and out driveway and parking for several vehicles.

The reception hall features herringbone wooden flooring and a feature staircase.

Bournemouth Echo: The Rest in Talbot Woods. Picture: SavillsThe Rest in Talbot Woods. Picture: Savills

The ground floor accommodation comprises living room with two fireplaces and double doors leading out to the garden, dining room with fireplace, impressive open plan kitchen/dining and conservatory with doors to the garden, study, utility, and cloakroom.

On the first floor, there is the main bedroom with its own en suite bath and shower room as well as a sun balcony.

There are three further bedrooms and separate family bath/shower room complete the accommodation to this level.

Bournemouth Echo: The Rest in Talbot Woods. Picture: SavillsThe Rest in Talbot Woods. Picture: Savills

On the top floor, there are two further bedrooms, one of which with its own en suite shower room, and a separate shower room to serve bedroom six.

Additional features include air conditioning in the kitchen and the main bedroom, a hot water tap in the kitchen and gas central heating.

The property is being marketed through Savills.