Detached house for sale in Sandbanks Road, Evening Hill, Poole, Dorset BH14

Situated at the top of Evening Hill at the gateway into Sandbanks this substantial house commands an imposing position with incredible views over the harbour from every level.

Coming to market for the first time in almost 30 years this is an amazing opportunity to refurb, rebuild or redevelop a landmark Sandbanks site (STPP).

An exciting opportunity to buy one of the most iconic plots on Sandbanks. Positioned at the very top of Evening Hill this substantial home is almost a gatehouse to Sandbanks Peninsula. In an elevated position it is set back from the road, private and protected behind a gated driveway.

The views are phenomenal from the ground and first floors, a unique site that is perfect for refurbishment or redevelopment.

The house is approached by a paved driveway and there is a detached double garage and plenty of parking and turning space.

The property is traditional in style with large rooms, high ceilings and picture windows to appreciate the views. The front door brings you through to an impressive dining hall with sweeping staircase up to the second floor. The kitchen opens into a large conservatory extension enjoying beautiful views across the water.

A formal dining room with feature fireplace also looks out over the harbour and a separate reception to the side of the home makes an ideal home office or snug. A large and useful utility room connecting to the rear garden completes the ground floor.

Upstairs was originally four bedrooms but is now two large ensuite bedrooms and also a palatial principal suite with balcony overlooking the harbour.

Outside the rear garden is tiered with walkways and patio viewpoints placed to best appreciate the outlook.

There is a real opportunity here to create a fantastic modern family home or even for development potential STPP.<br /><br />About The Location

A beautiful and also convenient location less than 300m walk to Lilliput high street where you'll find an award-winning bakery/cafe, Asian tapas restaurant, mini-supermarket, cycle shop and cafe and highly regarded fish and chip shop amongst other amenities. The closest beach is a picturesque 1800m harbourside stroll away.

The prestigious Royal Motor Yacht Club is on the Sandbanks peninsula, Salterns Marina is close by, and the sailing centre of the area is Parkstone Yacht Club, also in Lilliput. Watching the kite surfers and windsurfers in this UK hub for the sports will leave you open mouthed. The Harbour is also known to be the UK’s safest venue for teaching children to windsurf and kitesurf.

For eating out you are spoilt for choice in the area, Rick Stein’s in Sandbanks on the edge of the Harbour, the Pig on the Beach in Studland via the chain ferry.

Parkstone Golf Club, one of the top 100 courses in the country is on your doorstep, as is the Isle of Purbeck Golf Course with its stunning panoramic views. The famous West Hants Tennis Club is within 4 miles.

Well connected by land, air, and sea you are approximately 2 hours from London by car – only a Tesla charge away. By rail there are direct routes to London (approximately 2 hours) and Manchester. Bournemouth International Airport is among the fastest growing in the UK and from Poole there are ferries to France and the Channel Islands.