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Northbourne sits on the northern edge of Bournemouth, defined largely by its position along the southern banks of the River Stour. It’s a settled area that transitioned from quiet farmland into a residential suburb during the mid-20th century, though it still retains a connection to its past through the presence of several older cob cottages and the Grade II listed Northbourne Court, which stands on the site of a medieval monastic grange. Geographically, the area is pinned between the busy Wimborne Road - a main artery for those heading into the town centre or out toward the bypass - and the Stour Valley Nature Reserve. This proximity to the river is what defines the local lifestyle; within a few minutes’ walk of the houses, the suburban streets give way to riverside paths and meadows that lead toward Throop and Muscliff. It’s a practical location, well-served by its own parade of local shops and nearby schools, offering a sense of space that is harder to find in the more densely packed neighbourhoods closer to the coast.