3 bed flat for sale

Banks Road, Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset BH13

Beautifully presented second floor apartment right on the beachfront with breath taking sea views and a lovely decked balcony terrace. The property comes with a private beach hut looking out over the sand dunes and a garage.

Dune Crest is set in an enviable position right on the beachfront at Sandbanks. The block is a traditional style built in the 1970s and the communal areas have recently undergone a programme of extensive contemporary refurbishment.

A truly special feature of these apartments is they each have a private beach hut with terrace looking out over the dunes on Sandbanks Beach - ideal for those family holidays by the sea or just relaxing with a cup of tea and a good book.

The apartment is situated on the second floor and there is a lift or stairs to access. The heart of the home is a spacious L shaped kitchen/living/dining room which benefits from double aspect windows and French doors out onto the balcony.

The kitchen is stylish and modern, fully fitted with branded appliances and featuring an island unit offering extra worktop and storage space and bar stools for informal dining. There is space for a dining table to seat 6 and the living area is comfortable and beautifully presented. A circular cut-out feature wall adds a nautical note. The views are fantastic with sand, sea and sky taking centre stage.

The beachfront balcony has a sheltered position and wraps round to offer a lovely dining nook, the perfect place to relax and enjoy the view.

There are three double bedrooms, two of which have an ensuite shower room and fitted storage.

A family bathroom completes the accommodation. The apartment has been fully refurbished by the current owner with elegant neutral tones. The bathrooms are a particular highlight with feature stone tiling and luxury fixtures and fittings.

An up and over garage in the undercroft parking is also included and there is a residents car park to the front of the block.

Share of Freehold
Service charges circa £5,000 p/a
No holiday letting
Pets welcome

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Internationally acknowledged, Sandbanks boasts the largest natural harbour in Europe with miles of Blue Flag award-winning golden sandy beaches and sheltered waters. It is the perfect location for enjoying the latest water sport or simply relax on the beach, embracing a fantastic coastal lifestyle.

Access to the beautiful award-winning sandy beaches is directly in front of the property together with a footpath to the harbour only a c.400m level walk – perfect for taking a kayak or sup to the water. The open sea offers some of the best sailing along the southern coastline. Sandbanks is also home to the Royal Motor Yacht Club and Sandbanks Yacht Club, with additional marinas in Lilliput and Poole Harbour, giving access to a fantastic selection of moorings and chandlery services for boat users.

For eating out, the global brand of Rick Stein, with its waterfront restaurant, is located on the Sandbanks Peninsula and is extremely popular throughout the year. Other nearby eateries include The Tandy, Rockwater, The Cliff, Koh Thai, Lazy Jacks and The Jazz Café to while away a Sunday afternoon listening to live music. Across the chain ferry is also the delightful Pig on the Beach and highly regarded Shell Bay seafood restaurant.

The Sandbanks Chain Ferry crosses the short stretch of water from the peninsula across to the Isle of Purbeck, giving access to the renowned crystal clear bathing waters of Shell Bay and the prestigious area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that is Studland. Further afield, the towns of Swanage, Wareham and Lulworth Cove and the magnificent Jurassic coastline are all accessible on foot, by bike or car, or the open top Breezer bus.

The tropical garden sanctuary of Compton Acres is just 2 miles inland, offers a vast array of feature planting from around the world and you can enjoy a coffee at the café.

Feeling sporty? Tee off at Parkstone Championship golf course or enjoy the sporting and tennis clubs of Branksome and Whitecliff, all located less than 3 miles away. There’s a vibrant cultural scene in both Poole and Bournemouth, with world famous acts appearing at the Bournemouth Pavillion, bic and Poole Lighthouse, home to the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and Coastal Comedy.

Kindly note all distances are approximate and taken from Google maps.