Sefton Lodge, Leicester Road, Branksome Park, Poole, BH13

Set centrally within just over one acre of beautifully established, level grounds, this charming five bedroom, three bathroom detached residence offers the character and elegance of a traditional family home in one of Branksome Park's most desirable settings. Completely screened from the road by mature trees and planting, the property combines exceptional privacy, generous accommodation and considerable potential to adapt to modern family living.

The traditional architecture has been thoughtfully preserved, including replacement windows designed to replicate the original style of the house.

A substantial reception hall provides an impressive introduction, leading to a wonderful choice of reception rooms with solid floors, generous proportions and distinctive architectural features. The elegant sitting room enjoys a curved bay window, while the separate dining room offers an attractive setting for more formal entertaining.

The kitchen adjoins a particularly spacious breakfast room, offering scope to create a larger kitchen and family living space, subject to any necessary consents.

An impressive rear family room provides further flexibility, whether for relaxed family living, a professional home office suitable for visiting clients or potential annexe accommodation, subject to the necessary permissions. The reception accommodation connects to a glazed aluminium pergola with external heating, creating an inviting outdoor dining space for entertaining throughout much of the year.

Four generous double bedrooms occupy the first floor, served by a family bathroom and ensuite shower room. The entire second floor is dedicated to an impressive principal suite, extending over 27 feet in length, with a walk in wardrobe, additional storage and private shower room.

The house enjoys a central position within its magnificent level grounds, with extensive lawns, mature specimen trees and established planting providing exceptional privacy. A generous terrace and glazed aluminium pergola create attractive spaces for outdoor dining and entertaining. Automated gates open onto an in and out carriage driveway, providing ample parking alongside a detached double garage.

Directly opposite are public tennis courts and a wooded chine leading towards Branksome Chine Beach, approximately one mile away. Penn Hill offers a choice of restaurants and cafés within a level walk. Branksome railway station provides connections to London Waterloo, with convenient access to the A35.

Philippa Sole's perspective

"What I particularly like about this house is the quality and flexibility of the accommodation. It has all the character of a traditional family home, with generous reception rooms that can be used independently, something not always found in more contemporary layouts. The family room creates further possibilities, particularly for anyone needing a separate workspace or considering annexe accommodation. Combined with the level acre plot, complete privacy, tennis courts opposite and easy access to the beach, it offers an exceptional opportunity to create a long term family home in Branksome Park."