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See how verdicts work6-bedroom detached house · BH13 7AN
No longer listedListed 179 days
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A magnificent 9,396 sq ft residence in prestigious Branksome Park.
This grand home features vast reception rooms, a stunning 42ft indoor pool, a primary suite with dual dressing rooms, and a separate self-contained two-bedroom guest wing.
Nestled on the prestigious Western Avenue in the highly sought-after enclave of Branksome Park, Poole, this substantial detached residence represents the pinnacle of luxury coastal living.
Spanning an impressive total area of approximately 9,396 sq ft (872.7 sq m), this architectural masterpiece offers an unparalleled scale of accommodation meticulously designed to balance grand-scale entertaining with the practicalities of modern family life.
The Ground Floor: A Masterclass in Design: The heart of the home is defined by its vast and versatile reception spaces.
A palatial drawing room, extending over 25 feet, serves as the primary formal entertaining hub, complemented by a dedicated dining room for hosting sophisticated gatherings.
For more relaxed moments, the property offers a charming snug, a private study, and a vast family room connecting from the drawing room, that provides a more informal setting for daily living.
The leisure facilities are fabulous, featuring a magnificent pool room, measuring an extraordinary 42 feet in length, this space ensures a year-round, spa-like experience within the privacy of your own home.
Practicality is also addressed through a large kitchen and separate utility room, catering to the needs of a large household.
The First Floor: Palatial Private Suites: The upper level is home to a collection of generous bedrooms, including a truly remarkable primary bedroom suite.
This sanctuary features a deep bay window that floods the room with natural light and is uniquely served by dual dressing rooms and dual ensuites, providing an exceptional level of storage and luxury.
Three additional bedrooms ensure ample space for family and then a separate entrance is located between the garages, with a dedicated guest suite, with 2 additional bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and sitting room.
The property benefits from two separate entrances and enjoys an exceptional level of privacy, being completely hidden from the road.
The floorplan is thoughtfully designed, offering a well-balanced and practical layout throughout.
Garaging and Grounds: Exceptional storage and parking are provided by extensive garaging facilities, including a double garage and additional garage space totalling over 1,100 sq ft.
A separate garden/garage store provides further utility for outdoor maintenance.
The grounds also feature two treehouses, both with power connected, offering flexible space ideal for use as home offices, studios, or creative retreats.
A jungle gym is positioned just behind, making this an equally appealing setting for families.
The home is set within the verdant, leafy surroundings that make Branksome Park one of the South Coast’s most desirable locations.
The property resides in a suburb known as Branksome Park, which falls within a conservation area covering several hundred acres.
It is an area renowned for its natural beauty with tree lined avenues, indigenous pines and rhododendrons.
Undoubtedly one of the most exclusive enclaves in Dorset, it is known for its luxury houses set in spacious grounds with close proximity to both the award-winning sandy beaches, the largest natural harbour in the world, and within 20 miles, the outstanding natural beauty of the Jurassic coastline and New Forest.
Sitting approximately midway between the town centres of Poole and Bournemouth it is ideally located to take full advantage of the areas renowned shopping and leisure facilities such as the blue flag beaches at Branksome Chine and the world famous Sandbanks Peninsula with access to Poole Harbour.
Transport communications are excellent as both Bournemouth and Poole enjoy main line railway stations with services to Southampton and London.
Bournemouth International Airport and Southampton Airport are also close by and there is a ferry terminus at Poole opposite the Quay with a daily service to Cherbourg in France and the Condor Sea Cat to the Channel Islands.
Of all the roads in Branksome Park, Western Avenue is arguably the most prestigious and some of the area’s most valuable properties have changed hands here in recent years.
Please note all distances are approximate. Broadband & Mobile: Please refer to the Ofcom website for availability and coverage.
Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority regarding planning permissions, flood risk, school catchment areas and proposed developments.
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