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For saleReduced 10 Oct 2026
£490,000Offers over

Alcester Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 2JN

4bedrooms
2bathrooms
Detachedtype
689sq ft
Freeholdtenure

Listed 9 Apr 2026 · price reduced 10 Oct 2026 · Poole

How the price compares

This home£490,000£711 per sq ft
Median 4 bed in BH12£400k18 homes listed · £311 per sq ft
Difference+23%above the area median

Key features

  • FREEHOLD BUILDING comprising two self-contained flats sold as one title
  • Prime investment opportunity in sought-after Parkstone, Poole
  • Significant scope for modernisation and value enhancement
  • Potential for HMO conversion (subject to necessary consents and licensing)
  • Ground floor flat with spacious layout including two double bedrooms
  • First floor flat with private entrance, two double bedrooms and bathroom
  • Two garages, one with additional rooms offering development or workspace potential
  • Strong potential to increase rental yield and long-term capital growth

About this home

A rare high-yield investment opportunity for sale on Alcester Road in the ever-popular Parkstone area of Poole, this freehold two-storey property offers exceptional potential for HMO conversion, redevelopment, or multi-let investment. Comprising two self-contained flats on a single title, it is perfectly positioned for investors seeking strong rental demand, capital growth, and a value-add project in a proven rental hotspot.

Requiring modernisation throughout, the building presents significant scope to refurbish, reconfigure, and maximise returns. With separate entrances already in place and a flexible internal layout, the property is ideally suited to an HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) strategy, allowing for increased occupancy levels and enhanced rental yields. The generous room sizes and adaptable layout provide an excellent foundation for redesign to meet the strong demand for shared accommodation in Poole.

The ground floor offers a spacious layout featuring a large lounge, two double bedrooms, kitchen, and two WCs, making it highly adaptable for conversion into multiple letting rooms with shared facilities. The first-floor flat, accessed via its own private entrance, includes a living room, two double bedrooms, and a bathroom, offering further potential to refurbish as a standalone rental or incorporate into a larger HMO scheme.

Externally, the property benefits from two garages, adding substantial value and further development potential. One garage includes two additional rooms, which (subject to planning permission) could be repurposed as ancillary accommodation, office space, or additional income-generating units. This is a compelling buy-to-let investment opportunity in Poole, offering multiple exit strategies, strong yield potential, and long-term upside in a consistently high-demand rental location.

Property Information: Ground Floor Apartment: Local Council Tax & Band: BCP Band B £1,540.36 Leasehold: 198 years from 23 July 1985 EPC: D

First Floor Apartment: Local Council Tax & Band: BCP Band B £1,540.36 Leasehold: 198 years from 13 December 195 EPC: D

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Disclaimer: These particulars are believed to be correct and have been verified by or on behalf of the Vendor. However any interested party will satisfy themselves as to their accuracy and as to any other matter regarding the Property or its location or proximity to other features or facilities which is of specific importance to them. Distances and areas are only approximate and unless otherwise stated fixtures contents and fittings are not included in the sale. Prospective purchasers are always advised to commission a full inspection and structural survey of the Property before deciding to proceed with a purchase.

Property details

Property type
Detached
Size
689 sq ft / 64 sq m
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Yes

Floorplan

Ground Floor

Location

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  • Branksome Station0.8 mi
  • Parkstone Station1.0 mi
  • Poole Station2.4 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in BH12 over the last 12 months: detached £355k · semi-detached £320k · flat £182k · terraced £281k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
36 Alcester Road
Poole BH12 2JW
Detached
Freehold
14 Sept 2026£335,500
32 Alcester Road
Poole BH12 2JW
Detached
Freehold
3 Oct 2025£345,000
39 Alcester Road
Poole BH12 2JW
Terraced
Freehold
22 Sept 2025£310,000
20 Alcester Road
Poole BH12 2JW
Detached
Freehold
9 Jun 2025£415,000
30 Alcester Road
Poole BH12 2JW
Detached
Freehold
23 Aug 2024£410,000
22 Alcester Road
Poole BH12 2JW
Detached
Freehold
12 Aug 2024£320,000
11 Alcester Road
Poole BH12 2JN
Detached
Freehold
30 Jan 2024£326,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in BH12

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£2,451£49,000 deposit · £441,000 loan
Stamp Duty£14,500England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Leaders Sales, Poole on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 9 Apr 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 10/10/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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