Leicester Road, Poole, Dorset, BH13

A substantial character home in Branksome Park offering almost 5,000 sq ft of accommodation including an indoor pool complex with sauna and jacuzzi.

Set in a secluded, landscaped plot with woodland paths, lawns and patio terraces as well as a gated front driveway and triple garage providing plenty of parking. This is a really wonderful opportunity.

This beautiful character home in Branksome Park enjoys a secluded position on a generous plot. The house is approached by a large driveway with secure electric gates providing parking for many vehicles and access to the triple garage.

The property is very attractive with bay windows, stained glass and heritage brickwork and tiles. A welcoming oversized original front door with tasteful stained glass panelling enters into a convenient front porch, and further into a spacious hall with feature fireplace and stairs up to the first floor.

To the right a double aspect formal living room with fireplace, bay window with fitted seating and wooden parquet flooring.

To the left from the hall a dining room, again with fireplace, bay window and wooden flooring flows through into a very generous kitchen/living space. The kitchen features bespoke cabinetry and a large island unit providing additional worktop and storage space. An adjoining utlity room offers side access to the garden and space and plumbing for laundry facilities.

The open plan kitchen area also has glazed door access to the patio terrace and garden beyond. This large area would be suitable for casual dining and lounge furniture creating a sociable heart of a family home.

A door leads into a light filled sun room with skylight that provides a seamless join to the pool complex. The indoor pool measures 5m in length and can be used with a swimjet for exercise. There is a large jacuzzi hot tub with skylight above where you can relax and look up at the sky. A sauna and shower room complete the leisure suite.

The triple garage is also connected to the main house via a corridor where there is also a further guest w/c.

There is a double sized bedroom with ensuite shower room accessed from the main hall that is currently set up as a home office but would equally make a charming and accessible bedroom suite.

On the first floor the principle bedroom benefits from attractive bay windows, a walk in wardrobe with bespoke fitted storage and a large ensuite shower room. Bedroom two and three are both generous double bedroom each with an with ensuite bath/shower room.

On the second floor two further bedrooms share a further bathroom. These flexible attic rooms would also be lovely places to dedicate to your hobbies perhaps as a music room, studio or gym space.

Outside the rear garden has been landscaped into terraces with a large patio fronting the kitchen, sun room and pool room creating a fantastic space for entertaining al fresco. Steps lead up to an enchanting pathway through shrubs and mature planting to a lawned area a the top of the plot.

A wonderful opportunity to create your perfect coastal home!

Location

Leicester Road is a popular location that is still so accessible for local attractions and amenities. It is home to Branksome Bowls & Tennis Club and the shops and restaurants of Penn Hill are conveniently around 10 to 15 mins walk.

Westbourne Village is within a kilometre (approx. 15 minutes walk) and offers an M&S Foodhall and COOK shop for convenient home dining, and a wide selection of coffee shops, restaurants and independent shops.

Branksome Beach is circa 1.5km away (again around 20 minutes walk) where you can enjoy Blue Flag sandy beaches for sea swimming, paddle boarding, windsurfing and family seaside fun. The beach here is dog friendly all year around so ideal for coastal dog walks towards Bournemouth. There are various water sports on offer in the summer season including a Surf School at Branksome Dene Chine.

Rockwater is also situated at Branksome Chine offering plenty of events and activities to help you make the most of the coastal lifestyle.

The wider area includes award winning Parkstone Golf Course, Tennis and Padel clubs, sailing and water sports opportunities, cycling clubs and so much more.