Hot property: five homes for sale in Poole, Dorset
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.
House, Branksome Park, £4.495mn
Where In a suburb called Branksome Park, about 3 miles from Poole centre and a 15-minute drive from Bournemouth airport. Beaches, a golf club and a tennis club are within walking distance or a few minutes’ drive.
What A modern, three-turreted house with 6,700 sq ft of space including a total of six bedrooms, six bathrooms, five reception rooms and an integral garage. Its striking architecture includes vaulted and galleried ceilings.
Why For entertaining, the house incorporates a two-storey guest wing, as well as a bar, outdoor kitchen and outdoor pool.
House, Canford Cliffs, £4.25mn
Where Within walking distance of Sandbanks peninsula, home to Rick Stein’s signature restaurant of the same name, and a 15-minute walk into the coastal town of Canford Cliffs. The property is close to beaches, sailing, kitesurfing and windsurfing clubs, and a championship golf course.
What A three-storey house measuring more than 5,300 sq ft with six bedrooms and five bathrooms. It has a gated driveway, a veranda with garden views as well as several other terraces, a cinema and a 1,400 sq ft garage.
Why The half-acre grounds include a garden designed by a Chelsea Flower Show medal winner, and the property backs on to a nature reserve.
House, Evening Hill, £7.75mn
Where In Evening Hill, an area with tree-lined streets and scenic views, close to Poole Harbour with its surf schools and sailing clubs.
What A house measuring more than 7,000 sq ft including five bedrooms, a pool house and two-storey garage. The architect-designed space includes an open-plan kitchen/dining area, separate living rooms, an office and a gym.
Why The main living areas, terrace and garden have harbour views, while the pool house is lined with bifolding doors for summer and winter use.
Who Savills
Town house, Poole, £1mn
Where In Poole’s historic Old Town, known for its Georgian architecture and cobbled backstreets. Poole’s train station, which has direct services to London Waterloo, is a 15-minute walk, and Poole Quay and Marina are both a few minutes away on foot.
What A recently refurbished, 2,300 sq ft Grade II-listed town house with five double bedroom suites set over five floors, including a self-contained annex on the top two floors.
Why Dating back to the late 18th century, the house was named on a Sunday Times “Best Homes in Britain” list in 2015 and has since undergone further restoration with a focus on its period features.
House, Sandbanks, £12.95mn
Where In Sandbanks, a peninsula at the mouth of Poole Harbour with beaches and high-end homes.
What An architect-designed house built in 2019 with five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a gym, games room and two garages. Its most dramatic feature is a cylindrical stairwell with a glazed lift which acts as a watchtower on the roof terrace.
Why The property has direct access to the beach, and sea views are maximised by floor-to-ceiling windows and terraces on three sides. There are also panoramic views from the roof terrace.
Who Tailor Made
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