Western Avenue, Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset, BH13

Listed 11 May 2026 · Poole
A magical home in a tranquil woodland setting down a private driveway just 600m from Canford Cliffs high street! A beautiful setting and a characterful home coming to market for the first time in over 40 years.
Viewing is highly recommended.
This exceptional and characterful residence presents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly private home in an enviable setting just a short walk from Canford Cliffs high street.
Approached via a secluded, tree-lined driveway from Spencer Road, the generous plot extends to approximately 1.3 acres and offers a remarkable sense of tranquillity, with no immediate neighbours and a peaceful, woodland atmosphere reminiscent of the New Forest.
The property itself showcases charming Tudor-style architecture and offers significant potential for modernisation and extension, subject to the necessary planning consents, making it an exciting prospect for those seeking to create a bespoke home.
The sweeping driveway provides ample parking for multiple vehicles, complemented by a substantial double carport—ideal for covered parking or boat storage.
Internally, the home is well arranged for both family living and entertaining. A formal entrance from the garden aspect is complemented by a practical side entrance from the driveway. The ground floor features a spacious and sociable kitchen/dining room, supported by a utility room, larder and additional storage, providing excellent functionality.
A choice of reception rooms to both the front and rear aspects offers flexible living space, ideal for a formal sitting room and a separate family room. The south facing lounge/reception room benefits from French doors opening onto the beautiful gardens, allowing for an abundance of natural light and delightful views across the surrounding grounds.
The first floor hosts three well-proportioned double bedrooms arranged around an attractive galleried landing. The principal bedroom and second bedroom both enjoy en suite shower facilities, while a well-appointed family bathroom serves the third bedroom. Bedrooms are complemented by excellent fitted wardrobes, providing exceptional storage and seamlessly integrated to maintain the rooms’ spacious and airy feel.
The second floor provides a further large bedroom suite/living area, offering excellent versatility and potential for use as a self-contained annexe, complete with a spacious bedroom/living area, additional storage and a bathroom.
Set within a beautifully secluded plot, this is a truly unique home offering privacy, character and outstanding potential. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the setting and opportunity on offer.
Set within a beautifully secluded plot, this is a truly unique home offering privacy, character and outstanding potential. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the setting and opportunity on offer.
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Location
Spencer Road enjoys a quiet location that is still so accessible for local attractions and amenities.
Canford Cliffs Village is around 600m (approx. 10 minutes walk) and offers a deli, bakeries, and a weekly market as well as a selection of coffee shops, restaurants and pubs.
The golden sandy beaches at Branksome and Canford Cliffs are circa 2km away (around 20 minutes walk) where in summer you can enjoy lifeguard stewarded beaches for sea swimming, paddle boarding, windsurfing and family seaside fun. The beach at Branksome 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.
There is an outstanding selection of local schools both public and private offering an unrivalled education for day students or weekly boarders.
London is within easy reach by road or rail within around 2 hours to Waterloo.
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Median sold prices in BH13 over the last 12 months: flat £350k · detached £2.05m · semi-detached £880k · terraced £535k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Spencer Road Poole BH13 7ET | Detached Freehold | 5 Jun 2026 | £2,400,000 |
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Listed by Berkeleys Drummond, Canford Cliffs on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 11 May 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 11/05/2026.
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