5 bed detached house for sale

Dover Road, Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset BH13

An exceptional character residence set on 1.25 Acres and offering a generous and versatile layout perfectly suited to family living; an opportunity to create your forever home!

Tucked away along a peaceful residential road, Kingsdown is an impressive detached character residence offering over 4,215 sq ft of beautifully proportioned accommodation. The plot spans approximately 1.25 acres of mature landscaped gardens providing a wonderful sense of privacy and beautiful garden vistas from every aspect of the home. A lovely opportunity to create a forever family home in one of Poole's most desirable and peaceful locations less than 1.5 miles from Branksome Beach.

Full of charm and generous proportions, Kingsdown has been thoughtfully arranged and can offer exceptional flexibility for modern family life. Whether accommodating a growing family, multi-generational living, frequent guests or those working from home, the versatile layout can easily adapt to changing needs for years to come.

A welcoming entrance hall introduces three generous reception rooms, each offering character and warmth while providing versatile spaces for both everyday living and entertaining.

The elegant living room spans the full width of the home with triple aspect windows allowing natural light to pervade at all times of the day. A striking fireplace is an attractive focal point and twin French doors opening onto a sun-drenched terrace, seamlessly connect the room to the beautiful gardens. A separate formal dining room again with glazed doors for garden views and access is an exceptional space with a dramatic double height ceiling and galleried landing above. The perfect place to entertain dinner guests and host the most memorable Christmas celebrations.

The country-style kitchen is fully fitted with bespoke carpentry and complete with a central island and generous breakfast room dining space. A walk-in larder and adjoining utility room add to the convenience and comfort.

The first floor offers four spacious bedrooms, including two with en-suites and a family bathrooms. The palatial principal suite includes a walk-in wardrobe and large en-suite bathroom with bath and seperate shower. Bedroom Two has an ensiute shower room whilst bedrooms three and four share use of a family bathroom.

Positioned above the integral garage, a further private annex-style bedroom suite offers its own landing and bathroom, making it ideal for independent teenagers, visiting family, live-in relatives, a live-in nanny or carer, guests or as a dedicated home office or gym.. This wonderfully flexible accommodation allows the property to evolve effortlessly alongside its owners.

Outside, mature trees and established planting frame the beautifully landscaped grounds, creating a peaceful and private setting. The expansive patio and sweeping lawns provide the perfect backdrop for entertaining, family gatherings and children's play, while the generous block-paved driveway offers ample off-road parking and access to the triple garage.

Location

Dover Road offers an enviable coastal lifestyle within one of Poole’s most prestigious postcodes. This very quiet and sought after address is close to the beach at Branksome and the amenities of nearby Penn Hill, Canford Cliffs and Westbourne; the location could not be more attractive and convenient. With excellent local schools and transport links to private schools available in the area this location is a phenomenal choice for families.

Westbourne Village is within a kilometre (approx. 15 minutes walk) and offers an M&S Foodhall and cook shop for convenient home dining, and a wide selection of coffee shops, restaurants and independent shops.

Branksome Beach is circa 1.5km away (again around 20 minutes walk) where you can enjoy Blue Flag sandy beaches for sea swimming, paddle boarding, windsurfing and family seaside fun. The beach here is dog friendly all year around so ideal for coastal dog walks towards Bournemouth. There are various water sports on offer in the summer season including a Surf School at Branksome Dene Chine. Rockwater is also situated at Branksome Chine offering plenty of events and activities to help you make the most of the coastal lifestyle.

The wider area includes award winning Parkstone Golf Course, Tennis and Padel clubs, sailing and water sports opportunities, cycling clubs and so much more.

Local Highlights

Sandbanks Beach and Shore Road Beach
Branksome Chine and wooded coastal walks
Compton Acres Gardens
Poole Harbour and watersports activities
Parkstone Golf Club
SuStudio Pilates & wellness studio, Canford Cliffs
Salterns Marina & The Boat Club

Places to Eat & Drink

The Cliff, Canford Cliffs
Rockwater, Branksome Chine
Baffi Pizzeria, Canford Cliffs
Rick Stein, Sandbanks
Oxfords Deli & Bakery Canford Cliffs