Sandecotes Road, Lower Parkstone, Poole, BH14 8NZ

A rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional period residence, reputed to be one of the original homes on Sandecotes Road, combining timeless character with beautifully appointed contemporary living. Occupying a generous plot with mature wraparound gardens, this outstanding family home offers over five double bedrooms, elegant reception space and superb entertaining areas throughout.

The property is approached via a spacious entrance hall where Karndean herringbone flooring immediately sets the tone, continuing through into the impressive open-plan kitchen/family room. The welcoming hallway provides access to all three principal reception rooms.

To the front of the property is a charming reception room featuring a stunning curved bay window and an attractive gas log burning stove, currently arranged as a study and reading room. The spacious dual-aspect sitting room enjoys excellent natural light together with a contemporary log burner, creating a wonderful principal living space. A cosy snug links seamlessly through to the outstanding kitchen/family room, the true heart of the home, with doors opening directly onto the gardens and entertaining terrace. A separate utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

A magnificent sweeping staircase rises to an impressive galleried landing, giving access to five generous double bedrooms. The exceptional principal suite measures approximately 19'5" x 18'6" and benefits from extensive fitted wardrobes together with a luxurious en-suite bathroom featuring a freestanding contemporary bath, separate shower and high-quality fittings.

Bedroom two also enjoys the advantage of its own en-suite shower room, whilst the remaining bedrooms are served by a beautifully appointed family bathroom.

Externally, the gardens are a particular feature of the property, wrapping around the house and providing a wonderful sense of privacy through an abundance of mature trees, shrubs and planting. Designed for both relaxation and entertaining, the gardens include a superb raised timber deck accessed directly from the kitchen/family room, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle ideal for family gatherings and summer entertaining.

To the front, the property offers ample off-road parking for several vehicles, together with an oversized integral garage and an additional detached single garage.

Location: The Lower Parkstone area offers easy access to the renowned award winning Blue Flag beaches which stretch from Bournemouth through to Sandbanks and enjoy the warmest temperatures in the UK and stunning views of the Isle of Wight and Purbeck Hills. Ashley Cross and Penn Hill Village is a short walk away with a variety of shops, restaurants and bars, with Bournemouth and Poole town centres also nearby with a more diverse range of high street shops. The Bournemouth Wessex Way is very close and gives direct access to the M27 motorway with London just 1 hour 30 minutes commute. There are also main train routes from either Poole, Parkstone or Branksome station which connect to the Weymouth to London Waterloo South West train service.