Lakeside Road, Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset, BH13

Designed and built in the early 1970s by its original owner – a A.R.I.B.A-Chartered Architect – this striking multi-level home captures the optimistic, clean-lined aesthetic of the era. Period details remain wonderfully intact: a sculptural hardwood staircase, dramatic pendant lighting, full-height picture windows and bespoke cabinetry. Together they offer a rare, time-capsule glimpse of Seventies coastal living while giving a new owner c. 3,419 sq ft* to refurbish, extend or re-imagine.

The property

Lower ground:
Integral double garage with internal access – ideal for classic cars, paddle-boards or workshop space.

Ground floor:
Self-contained annexe comprising kitchen, double bedroom, bathroom and a separate sitting room/optional fourth bedroom. Off the inner hallway is the family bathroom, perfectly placed for both annexe occupants and guests.

First floor:
Two further double bedrooms (one with en-suite) plus a dramatic split-level living / dining area that runs front-to-back. Sliding doors open to a broad west-facing balcony at the front, while the rear enjoys treetop views across the architect-designed, tiered garden and mature pines beyond. Woodland opposite preserves an unspoilt slyvian outlook.

Second floor:
An expansive vaulted cinema / hobby room flanked by deep eaves storage and slim clerestory windows—easily re-imagined as a principal bedroom suite if desired.

Whether preserved as a Mid-Century showpiece or redeveloped (several neighbouring plots now host cutting-edge new builds), the position, volume and character make this a compelling coastal project.

*Main area including integral garage, excluding balconies.

Location

The Location

Lakeside Road is one of Branksome Park’s quiet, wooded avenues— prized for its privacy yet moments from the sea.

Branksome Chine beach – 12-minute stroll for paddle-boarding, year-round dog walks and rooftop cocktails at Rockwater.
Canford Cliffs village – ¾ mile: Local Highstreet featuring artisan cafés, eateries and more.
Westbourne – 1 mile: independent shops, restaurants and the popular M&S Foodhall.
Compton Acres – under ½ mile via leafy footpaths; residents often hold season tickets.
Parkstone Golf Club & Rick Stein Sandbanks – five minutes by car.

Travel is effortless: Branksome station (1.2 miles) reaches London Waterloo in around two hours, Bournemouth Airport is 25 minutes away, and fast A31/M27 links serve the Home Counties. A peaceful coastal setting with first-class amenities and transport on the doorstep—perfect for a full-time home or weekend retreat.

Local Favourites

Rockwater Branksome -rockwater.uk
Rick Stein Sandbanks - rickstein.com
Shell Bay - shellbay.net
Coffee Saloon - coffeesaloon.com
Patisserie Mark Bennett (Lilliput) patisseriemarkbennett.com
Chez Fred Fish & Chips - chezfred.co.uk

Schools

Bishop Aldhelms Primary bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk
Bournemouth Collegiate Prep – bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk
Talbot Heath School – talbotheath.org
Parkstone Grammar School – parkstone.poole.sch.uk
Poole Grammar School - poolegrammar.com