3 bed detached house for sale

Alington Road, Evening Hill, Poole, Dorset BH14

Beautiful character cottage dating from 1891, extended and fully modernised to provide a luxurious and comfortable lifestyle overlooking the sparkling waters of Poole Harbour. A quiet and private location circa 400m to the harbour waters and just over 1km to the shops and restaurants of Lilliput village and the sandy Blue Flag beach at Shore Road. Viewing is highly recommended.

Holly Hill House is a special and rarely available opportunity combining original character features dating back to 1891 with all the comforts of a luxurious modern home.

The property is approached up a private driveway; gated and secure the location is peaceful and secluded. There is allocated parking immediately in front of the house and access to a modern oversized garage complete with electric car charger. Plenty of visitor parking is also available.

The entrance porch features original Pugin design floor tiles and feature stained glass to the door. A bespoke wooden front door then opens into a welcoming lobby with an original Charles Rennie Mackintosh style fire surround, office nook and extensive fitted storage. Double doors lead into the open plan living space and the eye is drawn through to the private garden and harbour beyond.

Measuring over 40 ft front to back this impressive kitchen /living/dining space is beautifully arranged with a fully fitted bespoke designer kitchen featuring a generous marble island with seating, dining area and large lounge with glazed doors out onto the private garden. Fully modern with underfloor heating, smart lighting and integral speaker system this light and spacious room is the heart of the home. A convenient utility room, cloakroom and W/C complete the ground floor.

Upstairs there are three ensuite double bedrooms including a large principal bedroom suite with walk through wardrobe and a well-appointed ensuite bathroom with dual basin sink unit. The room offers space for a lounge seating area with glazed doors leading out to a large balcony deck where you can enjoy panoramic harbour views.

The balcony and rear garden have an enviable South Westerly aspect to catch the sunshine and showcase the breathtaking sunsets over the harbour.

Service charge: £1,438 p/a

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Situated between the prestigious Sandbanks peninsula and the popular village of Lilliput, Evening Hill is a sought-after residential area known for lovely maritime views and the Luscombe Valley Nature Reserve, a lush habitat for wild birds and grasslands. Evening Hill is also within the catchment area for Lilliput Primary school, currently rated Good by Ofsted (Sep’23).

Access to the beautiful award-winning sandy beaches is circa 1000m away, together with access to the harbour, a c.400m walk – perfect for taking a kayak or sup to the water. The open sea offers some of the best sailing along the southern coastline.

Poole Harbour is 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. Nearby 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.

Lilliput village is also within 1km walk and offers a wide range of amenities including a branded supermarket, award-winning Mark Bennett Patisserie, Koh Thai restaurant, Rockets & Rascals café and bicycle store, fish and chip takeaway and a surf shop. 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 local eateries include The Tandy, Rockwater, The Cliff, Lazy Jacks and The Jazz Café where you can 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 tropical garden sanctuary of Compton Acres is just 1 mile inland and offers a vast array of feature planting from around the world. Relax in the exceptional café setting where you can enjoy coffee, lunch or brunch. Feeling sporty? Tee off at Parkstone Championship golf course or enjoy the sporting and tennis clubs of Branksome and Whitecliff, all located less than 2 miles away.

There’s a vibrant cultural scene in both Poole and Bournemouth with world famous acts appearing at both 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.