Dubbed the ‘St. Tropez’ of the south coast, Poole has become one of the most exclusive and desirable places to live. Although a vast number of new housing developments have been undertaken, older traditional property can still be found in the areas around Poole Old Town, Lower Parkstone and Ashley Cross.
Currently being marketed by Key Drummond Estates is a fabulous five bedroomed detached property located in Lilliput in Poole. Built in 2000 this splendid waterside residence with its own private jetty boasts magnificent views of Poole Harbour and surrounding areas. With an accommodation area of over 4,500 square feet, the property is likely to fetch a price of well over £3 million. Floor coverings consist of ash wood flooring, porcelain and ceramic tiling and 100% wool carpeting. The luxury kitchen is by ‘Kitchen Elegance’ and boasts granite work surfaces with integral appliances by Neff, Smeg and Brittanica. The marble fireplace in the lounge is by ‘Cheminees Philippe’ along with a remote controlled Barbas gas fire. There is much to offer in the way of outside living space with a first floor balcony and various terraces and decking. Along with integral double garaging facilities there are electronically operated entry gates complete with audio entry system.
HarbourFront Property Consultants are marketing a superb water front property located in the most sought-after area of the Sandbanks Peninsula. With a guide price of £6,950,000, this innovative and contemporary new build boasting four floors of luxury accommodation offers magnificent, uninterrupted views of Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island. There are five luxurious en suite bedrooms, four of which come complete with study areas. The rest of the accommodation includes a breakfast/family room, a luxury fully-fitted kitchen with top-of-the range integral appliances along with utility, plant room, cellar, store room, office, cloak room, games room and dining area. As well as an external hot tub, garages and workshop, the property also includes a boat house, slip-way and jetty.
Surrounded by splendid rolling Dorset countryside, Dorchester, a traditional and historical town of Roman origin, possesses a wide and diverse combination of property for sale. As well as new builds, sympathetically built in a period style, there are many traditional cottages, barn conversions, semi-detached modern family houses and retirement flats and apartments. There are also a number of fine, original Georgian buildings located off the main streets.
Currently on the market with Savills, with a guide price of £950,000, Moule House, located in the centre of Dorchester, is a splendid example of an early Georgian town house believed to date from 1720. Grade II listed and constructed with brick elevations beneath a slate roof, the property is considered to be of architectural and historical importance. Accommodation is over four floors with classical, elegant rooms displaying original cornicing and panelling. There are eight bedrooms, three reception rooms and two bathrooms, and from many of the delightful shuttered sash windows are enchanting views of the private walled garden and extensive sun terrace. There is also a splendid staircase with carved balusters as well as a number of original fireplaces.
The historical town of Beaminster, situated at the head of the Vale of the River Brit, has over 200 listed buildings in its midst. Set ablaze by Royalists during the Civil War and severely damaged by fire again in 1684, the finest of the 17th century homes are more likely to be found on the outskirts of the town centre. The majority of property in Beamister was re-built during the 18th and 19th centuries and today boasts a wonderful combination of traditionally styled terraced houses, individually designed detached houses, alongside Grade II listed thatched-roof cottages and the larger five bedroomed Grade II period townhouses.
With a guide price of £650,000, Humberts of Bridport are currently marketing a substantial detached period house in the village of Broadwindsor in Beamister. It comprises of four main bedrooms, one with ensuite bathroom/dressing room, two ensuite WC’s, three reception rooms, kitchen and breakfast room. There is a large cellar as well as a wine cellar and a range of traditional outbuildings including a former two storey malt house and an 1800 square foot stone barn. This beautiful property sits in half an acre of large formal gardens.
