5 bed detached house for sale

Milton Road, Poole, Dorset BH14

An exceptional four/five bedroom residence that has been remodelled and updated by the current owners to create a very stylish and versatile home. The layout and levels work together across the home and garden to offer lovely opportunities for family living and entertaining.

Situated on a quiet residential road, the property is conveniently placed for the popular village centres of Ashley Cross and Penn Hill, both offering independent shops, cafés and restaurants. Well-regarded local schools are within easy reach, while Poole Harbour and the beautiful local beaches provide an unrivalled coastal lifestyle.

To the front, a generous driveway provides parking for several vehicles and space for boat storage. A lean-to store and half garage offer secure storage for bicycles, watersports equipment and household items. Recently installed high-specification rooftop solar panels, discreetly positioned out of view from the front and rear, feed a Tesla Powerwall 3 battery in the side storage area.

The welcoming entrance hall creates an immediate sense of space, with bespoke boot-room style storage providing a practical and stylish addition. There is also a separate guest cloakroom. The property's split-level design creates a wonderful connection between the principal living areas, offering an ideal environment for entertaining and everyday family life.

The stylish kitchen is both practical and sociable, featuring extensive storage and generous worktop space, together with a central island providing the perfect spot for informal dining and family activities. There is ample room for a more formal dining area, with bi-fold doors opening onto the upper terrace, creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living. The terrace is perfectly arranged for al fresco dining and entertaining.

A short flight of steps leads down to the lounge, which enjoys an attractive mezzanine-style relationship with the dining area above. A gas fire provides a cosy focal point, while further bi-fold doors open onto the lower terrace, drawing the outside in and making the garden feel like a natural extension of the living space. Bedroom five is situated off the lounge and is currently arranged as an excellent home office, offering flexibility for those working remotely or requiring additional accommodation. A generously sized utility room completes this level, incorporating laundry facilities and additional space for fridge storage.

The first floor provides four well-proportioned double bedrooms. Two benefit from their own en-suite bathrooms, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. Outside, the private rear garden offers a good degree of seclusion and has been thoughtfully arranged with upper and lower terraces and lawn. A hot tub provides an additional feature, creating an ideal space in which to relax and enjoy the garden.

Location

The Lower Parkstone area offers easy access to the renowned award winning Blue Flag beaches stretching from Bournemouth through to Sandbanks with views of the Isle of Wight and Purbeck Hills.

Ashley Cross Village, with its array of shops, ranging from coffee shops, art galleries to restaurants is within close proximity of the property. The Victoria Green in the centre of the village offers various social events throughout the year and an area to relax and enjoy the village atmosphere.

Bournemouth and Poole town centres are also within easy reach with a more diverse range of high street shops, entertainment and recreational facilities.

Located nearby is Whitecliff Park which is ideal for harbour walks and offers access to Poole Harbour and its water-sports / boating activities.

The house is ideally placed for excellent local schools with bcs, Baden Powell St Peters and Lilliput school all within walking distance.

Transport communications are excellent as the main line railway station at Parkstone provides services to Southampton and London. The start of the Wessex Way (A338), is located approximately 2 miles away and offers access to the M27 motorway with London 1 hour 30 minutes commute. Bournemouth and Southampton International Airports are also nearby and there is a ferry terminus at Poole Harbour with services to the Channel Islands and Mainland Europe.