Branksome Wood House

About this property

This architect-designed detached house is set on a private road within Poole, centred around one acre of gated gardens. Comprising an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and pizza oven, this is the perfect social environment to share with your loved ones. The accommodation introduces a study on the ground floor, a beautiful sitting room with a woodburning stove and sliding doors too. You will be equally impressed by the fabulous kitchen and its AGA cooker, all well-appointed for full height windows which welcome the natural light inside. Gather in the dining room after the sun sets, an opportunity to discuss those up and coming adventures or reflect on the day's highlights so far. Perfect for accommodating 10 guests, this one-of-a-kind house in itself creates a hotel experience, with five en-suite bedrooms. Zip/link options provide all the flexibility a family could need, and the luxury furnishings have been thoughtfully presented, with exceptional attention to detail. The hallway looks out onto the pool area, uplifted by the warmth of the woodburning stove creating the hub of this fabulous house with a bar area, changing room, sauna and separate wash room/utility. Just a 15-minute walk leads to Branksome Chine which is a fantastic sandy beach on the edge of Sandbanks/Poole/Bournemouth. Find Brownsea Island, where Baden Powell began the Scout Movement. To the west is the 'Isle of Purbeck', which offers visitors scenic countryside, dotted with quaint villages and seascapes, plus Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and Corfe Castle are well worth a visit. The local beaches at Sandbanks boast facilities for all kinds of watersports. If you fancy a spot of shopping head to Westbourne where you can visit the best Fish & Chips shop Chez Fred, The Plantation, The Cliff and the Rick Stein restaurant. Petit Prince offers the best coffee and cakes for that light snack. Alternatively, visit the neighbouring family friendly seaside resort of Bournemouth which is 1.8 miles or Sandbanks which is 5 miles away. A special retreat for any occasion.

The town of Poole has one of the world's biggest natural harbours, which features five pine-clad islands, the largest of these is Brownsea Island. To the west is the Isle of Purbeck, which offers scenic countryside, quaint villages and seascapes. The beaches at Sandbanks and the seaside resort of Bournemouth are nearby, plus the wonderful New Forest National Park is within driving distance.

Accommodation

Five bedrooms: 1 x master kingsize with en-suite bath, handheld shower, separate shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite roll-top bath, handheld shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, with en-suite wet room, 1 x twin, with en-suite bath, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite bath, power shower over, basin and WC.

Kitchen.

Dining room.

Sitting room with electric wood burner and patio doors leading onto the grounds of the property.

Study with well stocked library.

Leisure room with indoor swimming pool, electric wood burner and sitting room.

Gas central heating with electric woodburners.

AGA gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.

TVs with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books and games.

Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking.

1 acre of gated gardens, with hot tub, pizza oven, table and chairs.

Heated indoor pool and leisure area.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop and pub 1 mile.

Note: Swimming pool towels also provided.

Note: No stag/hen or similar.