Dorset Lake Avenue, Lilliput, Poole, Dorset, BH14

Welcome to The Harbour, a recently built waterfront development, set in the very exclusive Evening Hill area of Poole, with this 2nd floor apartment being available, 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

The Harbour is set in a gated development with an abundance of parking to the front elevation, with this property having 1 car parking space, and a EV charging point. The apartment is located on the 2nd floor, the apartment has been architecturally designed internally and exquisitely furnished internally, with magnificent sweeping views of Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island. The views from this level are quite simply breath-taking 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 which acts a central core to the home with all principal rooms connecting through. From the main hall, a discreet pocket door opens up into the beautiful bespoke designer kitchen which includes a full complement of top branded integrated appliances with elegant natural colours and finishes to the doors and composite stone worktops. The room connects seamlessly into the dining area and then into the zoned living area. Open plan that maximises the draw and full impact of the Poole Harbour view from each section of the room. From the living room, sliding doors open up, with a clean level threshold, out onto the terrace, giving you the ultimate in afternoon sun and evening sunsets.

From the main hall, 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 is an extensive range of built in wardrobes and storage lining the dressing 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 offers a 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 its 2nd floor terrace, but also comes with a wealth of exciting array of high-end communal facilities to ensure you can live life to the full. 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. The apartment also comes with its own private lock up store.

Additional information

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

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.

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.