Banks Road, Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7PW
Listed 26 Jun 2026 · Poole
How the price compares
Key features
- Fantastic harbour views and direct access onto Sandbanks Beach
- Generous living space with feature glazing
- Three double bedrooms
- A perfect project for updating and refurbishment
- Large communal terrace overlooking the beach
- Allocated parking
- No forward chain
- Holiday letting permitted
- Pets permitted
About this home
Positioned on the prestigious Banks Road, in the heart of highly sought-after Sandbanks, this first-floor apartment offers a rare chance to secure a prime coastal address with direct beach access, where the golden sands truly feel like an extension of the home.
Boasting three bedrooms and two reception rooms, the property enjoys breathtaking views across the water towards Brownsea Island and the surrounding peninsula. The principal lounge is neutrally decorated and enhanced by a striking mirrored feature wall, flooding the space with light and perfectly framing the ever-changing coastal outlook. A separate dining room, also finished in soft neutral tones, provides a refined setting for entertaining while enjoying uninterrupted water views.
The principal bedroom benefits from delightful sea vistas, bedroom two features a fitted sink, and bedroom three offers a built-in wardrobe. The bathroom is tastefully finished with sandy-toned marble tiling and a bath, offering a contemporary space. The kitchen provides generous storage with cupboards above and below, presenting a practical layout with scope to personalise.
Additional features include off-street parking and a share of the freehold. Pets and holiday lets are permitted, allowing the property to function as a main residence, luxury second home, or investment.
With excellent potential for modernisation throughout, the apartment offers an exciting opportunity to refurbish and create a bespoke interior, making this exceptional Sandbanks residence completely your own.
Additional information:
The service charge is £2,021 per annum.
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Internationally acknowledged, Sandbanks boasts the largest natural harbour in Europe with miles of Blue Flag award-winning golden sandy beaches and sheltered waters. It is the perfect location for enjoying the latest water sport or simply relax on the beach, embracing a fantastic coastal lifestyle.
Access to the beautiful award-winning sandy beaches is directly behind Utopia, perfect for open water swimming, taking a kayak or SUP to the water. The open sea offers some of the best sailing along the southern coastline. Sandbanks is also home to the Royal Motor Yacht Club and Sandbanks Yacht Club, with additional marinas in Lilliput and Poole Harbour, giving access to a fantastic selection of moorings and chandlery services for boat users.
For eating out, the global brand of Rick Stein, with its waterfront restaurant, is located on the Sandbanks Peninsula and is extremely popular throughout the year. Other nearby eateries include The Tandy, Rockwater, The Cliff, Koh Thai, Lazy Jacks and The Jazz Café to while away a Sunday afternoon listening to live music. Across the chain ferry is also the delightful Pig on the Beach and highly regarded Shell Bay seafood restaurant.
The Sandbanks Chain Ferry crosses the short stretch of water from the peninsula across to the Isle of Purbeck, giving access to the renowned crystal clear bathing waters of Shell Bay and the prestigious area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that is Studland.
Feeling sporty? Tee off at Parkstone Championship golf course or enjoy the sporting and tennis clubs of Branksome and Whitecliff, all located less than 3 miles away.
There’s a vibrant cultural scene in both Poole and Bournemouth, with world famous acts appearing at the Bournemouth Pavillion, BIC and Poole Lighthouse, home to the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and Coastal Comedy.
Kindly note all distances are approximate and taken from Google maps.
Property details
- Property type
- Apartment
- Council tax band
- G
- Tenure
- Share of Freehold
- Lease remaining
- 995 years left
- Service charge
- £2,191.22 per year
- Parking
- Allocated
- Heating
- Central
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Parkstone Station2.1 mi
- Branksome Station2.4 mi
- Poole Station2.8 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in BH13 over the last 12 months: flat £350k · detached £2.05m · semi-detached £880k · terraced £535k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8, Sandcastles, 28, Banks Road Poole BH13 7QE | Flat Leasehold | 10 Apr 2026 | £499,999 |
| Flat 2, 48, Banks Road Poole BH13 7QF | Flat Leasehold | 19 Feb 2026 | £750,000 |
| Flat 2, The Bays, 133, Banks Road Poole BH13 7QQ | Flat Leasehold | 7 Oct 2025 | £650,000 |
| Apartment 1, The Bays, 133, Banks Road Poole BH13 7QQ | Flat Leasehold | 7 Oct 2025 | £600,000 |
| Flat 5, Sandcastles, 28, Banks Road Poole BH13 7QE | Flat Leasehold | 6 Oct 2025 | £575,000 |
| Flat 1, Carina Court, 137 - 139, Banks Road Poole BH13 7QQ | Flat Leasehold | 26 Sept 2025 | £1,697,500 |
| Flat 3, Seahaven, 70, Banks Road Poole BH13 7QF | Flat Leasehold | 24 Sept 2025 | £535,000 |
| Flat 19, Sandacres, 3, Banks Road Poole BH13 7PW | Flat Leasehold | 31 Jul 2025 | £240,000 |
| Flat 11, Sandhaven Court, 54 - 56, Banks Road Poole BH13 7QF | Flat Leasehold | 25 Jul 2025 | £530,000 |
| Flat 2, Haven Court, 82, Banks Road Poole BH13 7QG | Flat Leasehold | 18 Jul 2025 | £550,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in BH13
Buying costs
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 Tailor Made Estate Agents, Dorset and New Forest on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 26 Jun 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 26/06/2026.
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