The Horseshoe, Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset, BH13

This lovely detached home offers a wonderful opportunity for waterfront living on Sandbanks peninsula. Tucked away in a quiet location with a beach at the bottom of the garden it is the ultimate seaside escape whether as a main residence or holiday home.

About The Property

The Horseshoe is a quiet cul-de-sac next to Royal Motor Yacht Club on the world famous Sandbanks peninsula. This house is situated at the end of the road, secluded and private it is ideal for anyone wanting to enjoy waterfront living in a peaceful setting.

The understated approach to the property includes a detached double garage and driveway parking for up to three cars. A secure gate opens into a secluded and private front garden with a path leading up to the front door.

Entering into the light and airy hallway the scene is set for modern luxury with engineered light oak wood flooring and neutral, natural interior finishes that continue throughout the home. There are doors to an opulent cloakroom and a convenient utility room. A reception room to the front of the property, currently used as a formal dining room, has glazed doors opening out onto the front patio that catches the morning sun.

To the rear of the property there is an open plan kitchen/living room benefitting from panoramic Poole Harbour views. The space is zoned with a lounge area across the back, where floor to ceiling glazed doors frame the views and provide access to a large terrace ideal for relaxing, entertaining and al fresco cooking and dining. The designer kitchen/breakfast area is complete with a range of low level and eye level units, Corian work tops and integral appliances including a Quooker boiling hot water tap, two eye level Siemen’s ovens, separate refrigerator with separate freezer, dish washer and a halogen hob with extractor over.

A flight of stairs leads from the living area down to the lower floor where you find a fantastic TV/snug room with a light oak floor and a fitted kitchenette area. This extra reception space has sliding patio doors leading onto a rear sun patio and the garden beyond. A double bedrom (currently used as an office) is adjacent, again with garden access, and also benefitting from a beautifully fitted ensuite shower room. This flexible lower level could work very well as an annex or leisure suite with a gym, cinema or games room.

Upstairs the first floor boasts a principal bedroom suite with a large balcony and breathtaking views over the water. There is a beautifully fitted walk in wardrobe and a luxuriously appointed 4-piece bath/shower ensuite with a freestanding bath where you can relax and enjoy gorgeous harbour views from the tub!

There are two additional double bedrooms to the first floor, both with fitted wardrobes and luxury 3-piece ensuites.

Outside the accommodation continues with lawns and landscaping as the garden leads down towards the harbour waters. A detached beach house with a planked floor, power and light and a sun terrace offers further space to relax or entertain guests. The plot stretches all the way down to a beach offering direct access into Poole Harbour for watersports or fishing. There is scope to create a boat house if required as it is at beach/Harbour level directly adjacent to the shoreline.

This wonderful property would make a very desirable main residence; spacious, comfortable and quiet with incredible views of the everchanging harbour vista. Equally it is a fantastic option as a second home by the sea where you can take full advantage of direct access into the safe, shallow harbour waters and the plentiful local restaurants and amenities for an enviable holiday lifestyle.

About The Area

Internationally acknowledged, Sandbanks boasts the largest natural harbour in Europe (the second largest natural harbour in the world) with miles of golden sand and sheltered waters. It is perfect for either learning the latest water sport or simply lazing on the beach in the sun.

The beautiful award winning sandy beaches are only a short walk away while the open sea offers some of the best sailing and coastline right on your doorstep.

The Sandbanks Chain Ferry crosses the short stretch of water across to the Purbecks, giving access to Shell Bay, Swanage and the rest of the magnificent Jurassic coastline and stunning Purbeck countryside.

For eating out, the wonderful Rick Stein’s restaurant, next to Tailor Made’s office, is very popular and across the chain ferry is also the delightful The Pig On the Beach and The Fish Place. The area’s favourite Chinese restaurant, the renowned Ocean Palace, is located inside Sandbanks Hotel. Sandbanks is also the home to the Royal Motor Yacht Club and Sandbanks Yacht Club.

Local mainline stations connect to London Waterloo in just under 2 hours. The M27 and M3 provide links to major towns and cities, such as Southampton, Winchester and London. For international connections, Bournemouth Airport is 14 miles away.

Poole Harbour 20 metres
Rick Stein restaurant 400 metres
Sandbanks Ferry 750 metres
Tesco Express 0.75 mile
Lilliput shops 1.2 miles
Canford Cliffs amenities 1.25 miles
Poole town centre 3.25 miles
Bournemouth town centre 5 miles
Bournemouth Airport 14 miles
London 110 miles (2 hours by train)

All times and distances are approximate