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"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 mile Local Highstreet featuring artisan caf s, eateries and more.
Westbourne 1 mile independent shops, restaurants and the popular M&S Foodhall.
Compton Acres under 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"