Alington Road, Evening Hill, Poole, Dorset BH14 8LZ
£7,750,000 via Savills, Canford Cliffs: 020 3873 8320
An exceptional and timeless coastal residence with stunning views of Poole Harbour
Description
Savills are delighted to offer for sale this outstanding coastal residence located on the highly desirable Evening Hill, just some 160 metres from Poole Harbour. It occupies arguably one of the best plots in the area with breath-taking views of Poole Harbour and an exceptionally large level garden. This beautiful home was thoughtfully designed and built for the current owners to a high specification with architecture by Morgan Carey and construction by Matrod Frampton. This timeless property is an architectural classic that will age graciously and charm its owners and visitors for generations.
This imposing detached house is set behind electric gates with a large resin driveway that provides parking for a good number of cars. On entering the property, you are immediately greeted by the harbour views as well as the sense of an abundance of natural light and space. The interior styling is neutral and elegant with an overriding feeing of coastal living at it’s absolute finest, with all the principal rooms benefitting from the water views where you can watch the passing boats, paddle boarders and the activity of the harbour.
A stunning reception hall leads through to the double doors of the magnificent open plan kitchen/dining living area. The superb modern shaker style kitchen has a good range of integral appliances with a centre island. There is a good size utility just off the kitchen area in addition to a shower room conveniently positioned adjacent to the pool house. The separate living room with feature fireplace is a calm space for taking time out to enjoy the vista. There is a further living room and a gym, as well as a separate WC. The integral double garage has a room above currently used by the current owners as a games room, however this area offers versatility as to its use.
The bedroom accommodation is well arranged and would easily accommodate multi-generational living. There is a ground floor bedroom suite ideal for guests or family members that require lateral living, with its own dressing area and luxurious bath and shower room. To the first floor, there is an impressive main bedroom suite with fully fitted dressing room and a beautiful en suite bath and shower room. There are two further en suite bedrooms to the first floor as well as bedroom four, which is served by a separate family bathroom. On the second floor, there is a home office with storage ideal for the those who work from home and require a separate office space.
To the outside, there is an attractive large level south westerly facing garden to the rear, which is the perfect viewing platform for watching water sports and taking in the water views and sunsets. The magnificent pool house has bi folding doors so it can be enjoyed throughout the seasons.
Everything about this house is of the highest quality; the specification, the architecture, the design and its location.
NB photographs taken May 2023.
Location
Evening Hill is an exclusive coastal area, located midway between the coastal towns of Poole and Bournemouth. The area is well known for its natural beauty and micro climate with a reputation for having mild winters and more sunshine than most other parts of the country.
Poole Harbour is close by with a whole host of water sports facilities available. Rick Stein's highly successful signature restaurant on Sandbanks is a favourite with locals and visitors, as well as the other amenities which the area has to offer. The intrinsic desirability of this location is further enhanced by excellent road, rail and air communications.
Mainline rail services operate from Bournemouth Station, offering direct South West Trains service to London Waterloo from 2 hours.
There is comprehensive shopping at the local town centres of Poole, Bournemouth and further afield at Southampton and Salisbury.
Good local schools are numerous and include Canford School, Bournemouth and Poole Grammar schools, Bournemouth Collegiate, Talbot Heath and Park School.
Championship golf is available at Parkstone Golf Course and other local highly regarded clubs at Ferndown and Broadstone. Along the picturesque shoreline of nearby Poole Harbour are a large number of marinas with sailing and wind/kite surfing facilities.
Theatres are available at the Poole Lighthouse Theatre, The Pavilion in Bournemouth, The Playhouse Salisbury and the Mayflower in Southampton.
Poole Harbour 160 metres
Sandbanks beach (Shore Road) 0.8 miles
Canford Cliffs shops 1.1 miles
Poole centre 3 miles
Bournemouth centre 3.9 miles
Bournemouth Airport 10.4 miles
London 110 miles (2 hours by train)
All times and distances are approximate.
Square Footage: 7,029 sq ft
Additional Info
BCP Council - Council Tax Band H
Agent: Savills, Canford Cliffs
Savills, 34 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, BH13 7LP
Phone: 020 3873 8320