Golf Links Road, Ferndown, BH22 8BU
Listed 6 Nov 2024 · Ferndown
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Key features
- Approximately 0.75-acre private garden plot
- Stunning views over the 18th fairway of Ferndown Golf Club
- Offered for sale for the first time in over 60 years
- Prestigious Golf Links Road location
- Elegant Arts & Crafts architecture with period features throughout
- Six double bedrooms and three bathrooms
- Three substantial reception rooms overlooking the rear gardens
- Double garage, large boot room and separate utility room
- Exceptional scope to enhance, remodel or extend (subject to permissions)
- Beautiful mature grounds offering privacy, seclusion and a superb golf course backdrop
About this home
Positioned within beautifully established grounds of approximately 0.75 acres and enjoying spectacular views over the 18th fairway of the internationally renowned Ferndown Golf Club, this substantial six double bedroom detached residence is offered to the market for the first time in over six decades. As one of the original homes on the prestigious Golf Links Road, the property retains much of its distinctive Arts & Crafts heritage, showcasing a wealth of character features and period charm throughout. Occupying a central position within its generous plot, the house enjoys exceptional privacy to the front whilst benefiting from far-reaching golf course views to the rear. From the moment you step into the impressive reception hall, the sense of history, scale and elegance is immediately apparent. A striking panelled staircase provides a wonderful focal point, whilst three spacious bay-fronted reception rooms overlook the rear gardens, offering outstanding flexibility for modern living. Whether utilised as formal sitting and dining rooms, a home office, media room or playroom, the accommodation adapts effortlessly to individual requirements. The kitchen/breakfast room enjoys views over both the front and rear gardens and is ideally positioned adjacent to one of the reception rooms, offering excellent potential for the creation of a larger open-plan kitchen/lifestyle space if desired. A particularly practical feature is the generous boot room and secondary entrance, providing direct access to the front of the property and the double garage, making it ideal for everyday family life, outdoor pursuits and golf enthusiasts alike. A separate utility room further enhances the practicality of the home. The first floor offers six well-proportioned double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with ensuite facilities. The remaining bedrooms are served by two additional bathrooms. For purchasers seeking further accommodation, the substantial loft space may offer scope for conversion, subject to any necessary consents. Equally, the versatile layout presents opportunities to create additional ensuite facilities, dressing rooms or bespoke guest accommodation. Externally, the grounds are a defining feature of this exceptional home. Mature planting and established trees create a wonderful sense of seclusion, while sweeping lawns extend to the rear boundary where open views across Ferndown Golf Club provide a truly enviable backdrop. The combination of mature landscaping, privacy and uninterrupted golf course views creates a setting that is rarely available and difficult to replicate. A truly rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a landmark property in one of Dorset's most prestigious locations, offering immense potential to create a forever home for generations to come. Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: H (BCP Council) Utilities: Mains Electricity, Gas, Water & Sewerage Broadband & Mobile Signal: Refer to Ofcom website Agents Notes: Some images have been enhanced for marketing purposes Mays are part of the Property Ombudsman Scheme TPO - DO3138
Golf Links Road is widely regarded as Ferndown's most prestigious residential address, renowned for its collection of substantial individual homes and enviable setting alongside the championship fairways of the highly acclaimed Ferndown Golf Club. This exceptional location offers a unique blend of privacy, exclusivity and natural beauty, with the property enjoying a particularly sought-after position backing directly onto the golf course. The rear aspect benefits from stunning views across immaculately maintained fairways and mature woodland, creating a picturesque and ever-changing backdrop throughout the seasons. Despite its tranquil setting, Golf Links Road is conveniently located within easy reach of Ferndown town centre, which offers an excellent range of independent shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities. The nearby market town of Wimborne Minster provides further shopping, dining and cultural attractions, whilst the award-winning beaches of Bournemouth and Poole are just a short drive away. For those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, the surrounding area is rich in natural beauty, with nearby heathland walks at Parley Common, the Castleman Trailway and the New Forest National Park all easily accessible. Ferndown Golf Club, one of the country's most respected golf venues, is quite literally on the doorstep, making this an exceptional setting for golfing enthusiasts. The area is also well served by highly regarded schools, excellent road links via the A31 and convenient transport connections to Bournemouth, Southampton and London. Bournemouth International Airport is within easy reach, whilst mainline rail services from Bournemouth and Poole provide direct routes to London Waterloo. Combining a premier residential address with direct golf course frontage and outstanding accessibility, Golf Links Road offers a lifestyle that is rarely available and highly sought after.
Property details
- Property type
- Detached
- Council tax band
- H
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Bournemouth Station5.0 mi
- Branksome Station5.2 mi
- Pokesdown Station5.3 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in BH22 over the last 12 months: detached £475k · flat £200k · semi-detached £340k · terraced £315k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146 Golf Links Road Ferndown BH22 8DA | Detached Freehold | 8 Jul 2026 | £925,000 |
| Flat 7, Fairway Point, 93, Golf Links Road Ferndown BH22 8BU | Flat Leasehold | 11 Jun 2026 | £338,000 |
| 8 Lustrum Hall, 32, Golf Links Road Ferndown BH22 8BY | Flat Leasehold | 28 May 2026 | £350,000 |
| Flat 3, Hartshill Court, 104, Golf Links Road Ferndown BH22 8DA | Flat Leasehold | 6 May 2026 | £220,000 |
| Apartment 5, 34, Golf Links Road Ferndown BH22 8BY | Flat Leasehold | 27 Mar 2026 | £520,000 |
| 4 Lustrum Hall, 32, Golf Links Road Ferndown BH22 8BY | Flat Leasehold | 27 Feb 2026 | £307,500 |
| 17 Golf Links Road Ferndown BH22 8BT | Detached Freehold | 11 Feb 2026 | £1,600,000 |
| 3 Lustrum Hall, 32, Golf Links Road Ferndown BH22 8BY | Flat Leasehold | 10 Feb 2026 | £340,000 |
| Flat 6, Hartshill Court, 104, Golf Links Road Ferndown BH22 8DA | Flat Leasehold | 28 Nov 2025 | £320,000 |
| Flat 1, The Ferns, 90, Golf Links Road Ferndown BH22 8BZ | Flat Leasehold | 22 Sept 2025 | £490,000 |
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Buying costs
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Listed by Mays Estate Agents, Poole on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 6 Nov 2024; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 09/06/2026.
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