Dorset Lake Avenue, Lilliput, Poole, Dorset, BH14

Number One, The Harbour, is set in this very exclusive development of just 8 waterfront homes, with this ground floor apartment having been carefully designed and considered to make the most of the location setting and coastal views. Designed by an award-winning architect, the layout feels spacious, welcoming, and sets the perfect scene for a relaxing and enjoyable lifestyle.

About The property

Located on the ground floor the home includes a private rear terrace and a private garden overlooking the magnificent Poole Harbour. The views from this level are beautiful with a real sense of closeness to the gently lapping water and an eye-level horizon that frames the stunning sunsets.

The front door opens into a central hallway giving access to all the accommodation. At the end of the hall you enter into the open plan kitchen/living space. A stylish galley kitchen reflects the nautical location and creates a runway leading into the spacious lounge/dining area beyond. There is plenty of space to zone lounge and dining furniture, and from every part of the room you can enjoy fantastic views over your private garden and the Harbour beyond. The bespoke designer kitchen includes a full complement of top branded integrated appliances with elegant natural colours and finishes for the doors and composite stone worktops.

The principal bedroom suite is carefully positioned to offer a water view from your bed; a sure sign of luxury living and a delightful vista to start and finish your day. There are extensive built in wardrobes and storage lining the dressing room area that leads into an ensuite bathroom where sophisticated tiled finishes and quality fixtures and fittings including a waterfall shower and feature lighting continue the luxurious ambience. The second bedroom is again equipped with built in storage and its own ensuite shower room, an ideal place for guests to stay. Bedroom three at the front of the property offers flexible space that could function well as an office or hobby room as well as offering further bedroom accommodation. A family bathroom, beautifully fitted with elegant, natural tones, and a useful utility room fully equipped with storage and laundry facilities complete this beautiful home.

Externally, the apartment benefits from a good sized private garden with a paved terrace lining the rear of the home providing a wonderful area for alfresco dining, entertaining and relaxing. To the left of the terrace is a sunken hot tub. Glazed doors seamlessly join the inside and outside spaces really showcasing the beautiful waterfront location.

The Harbour development offers residents an exciting array of high-end communal facilities to ensure you can live the full Sandbanks dream! Facilities include a jetty for direct water access, boat and kit store for windsurf, kitesurf, paddleboard and kayak equipment, and a waterside terrace with BBQ and indoor seating area. Inside the development each resident can enjoy the benefits and use of a state-of-the-art gym suite, sauna and games room.

If you are looking for the ultimate second home where you can enjoy exceptional holidays by the sea, or you SIMPLY want to enjoy the most comfortable, fun and relaxing coastal lifestyle, The Harbour Apartments is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!

Additional information

Share of Freehold (to be passed over)
Maintenance Per Annum: £5,000
Council Tax band: TBC

About The Location

Poole Harbour is the second largest natural Harbour in the world (after Sydney) with many marinas capable of mooring the largest of yachts. Poole is the home of Sunseeker Marine. The natural Harbour ensures safety and security for the yachts and the wonderful microclimate created by the Purbeck Hills makes for regular use of the water.

A love of sports, fine dining and the outdoors Sports are a feature of the area, with an interest in the water being ubiquitous amongst residents. The prestigious Royal Motor Yacht Club is on the Sandbanks peninsula, Salterns Marina (with construction started for a new luxury hotel and restaurants) is close by and the sailing centre of the area is Parkstone Yacht Club, also in Lilliput. Watching the kite surfers and windsurfers in this UK hub for the sports will leave you open mouthed. The Harbour is known to be the UK’s safest venue for teaching children to windsurf and kitesurf.

For eating out you are spoilt for choice in the area; Rick Stein’s in Sandbanks on the edge of the Harbour, the Pig on the Beach in Studland via the chain ferry, the Cliff and the Canford gastro pubs. Branksome Beach Cafe, Vesuvio and WestBeach are all directly on the promenade with additional eateries and fun at Ashley Cross and Westbourne. Parkstone Golf Club, one of the top 100 courses in the country is on your doorstep, as is the Isle of Purbeck Golf Course with its stunning panoramic views. The famous West Hants Tennis Club is within 4 miles.

The area has a large cycling community with a favourite destination being to take the Sandbanks chain ferry to explore the Purbeck Hills, and of course, Dorset’s Jurassic Coast is a must for walkers.

There are local gyms at the Sandbanks Yacht Company and The Everlast has a large gym, swimming pool and a host of exercise classes plus, of course, The Harbour development has its own gym, sauna and outdoor hot tub.

Well connected by land, air and sea.

From the property you are approximately 2 hours from London by car – and only a Tesla charge away. It is a couple of miles to the Wessex Way with at least dual carriageway to the New Forest, Southampton and the UK motorway network. By rail there are direct routes to London (approximately 2 hours) and Manchester. Bournemouth International Airport is among the fastest growing in the UK and from Poole there are ferries to France and the Channel Islands.