Sandbanks, BH13 7QQ
There are properties that enjoy a coastal setting, and then there are homes that allow you to truly embrace coastal living. This impressive three-bedroom apartment at Dune Crest unquestionably belongs to the latter.
Occupying a coveted frontline position on Banks Road, the apartment enjoys a spectacular outlook directly across Sandbanks Beach, with panoramic views stretching across the coastline towards the iconic chalk formations of Old Harry Rocks. The ever-changing seascape provides a wonderful backdrop to everyday life, whether watching the early morning light across the water or enjoying the last of the evening from the generous full-width balcony.
However, what truly distinguishes this property is something exceptionally rare – its own private beach hut and terrace.
Positioned so that the general public do not walk immediately past the front, the beach hut enjoys a remarkable degree of privacy. It creates an idyllic beachside retreat where owners can step away from everyday life and enjoy the immediacy of being beside the sea. It offers a genuine extension of the apartment's living space and an enviable lifestyle that very few Sandbanks properties can provide.
Within the apartment, the private reception hallway immediately gives a sense of arrival and introduces accommodation that has been thoughtfully arranged to maximise both space and the exceptional outlook.
The principal living accommodation is semi-open plan, creating a sociable yet well-defined sequence of rooms. The main living room flows naturally into the dining area, which in turn opens into a modern fitted kitchen. Throughout these principal reception spaces, the outstanding sea views remain firmly centre stage, drawing the eye towards the beach and coastline beyond.
Doors open from the living accommodation onto the generous full-width balcony, providing an excellent outdoor space from which to appreciate the setting. With the beach immediately in front and views extending towards Old Harry Rocks, it is a wonderful vantage point from which to experience life on one of Britain's most celebrated stretches of coastline.
The principal bedroom suite is equally impressive, enjoying the same beautiful outlook and doors opening directly onto the balcony. Waking to views across Sandbanks Beach is a fitting reminder of just how special this frontline position is.
Two further bedrooms provide flexible accommodation for family and guests and are complemented by a contemporary bathroom. Generous storage has also been incorporated throughout the apartment – a particularly valuable consideration for those looking for a second home where everything can be left securely in place, allowing owners simply to arrive and immediately begin enjoying their time by the sea.
Equally, for those seeking a permanent home, Dune Crest offers the space, convenience and setting expected of a high-quality frontline development. Its position on the Sandbanks Peninsula places the beach quite literally on the doorstep, while the area's popular cafés, coffee shops and restaurants are within a short stroll.
The development is also pet friendly, an increasingly sought-after feature and particularly appealing given the wonderful coastal walks available from the property.
Completing the offering is a private garage, adding another important practical benefit to what is already an unusually complete Sandbanks proposition.
Frontline sea views, a generous balcony, three-bedroom accommodation, garage, pet-friendly development and an exceptional private beach hut with its own terrace combine to create a property that ticks boxes few coastal apartments can.
Above all, this is a home that allows its owners not simply to look at the beach, but to make it part of everyday life.
Tenure: Share of Freehold
Maintenance Charge: Approximately £5,000 per annum
Council Tax Band: G (BCP Council)
Holiday lets/Airbnb are not permitted
Pets are permitted
EPC rating: C
Utilities: Mains Electricity, Gas, Water & Sewerage Heating: Gas
Broadband & Mobile Signal: Refer to Ofcom website
Mays are part of the Property Ombudsman Scheme TPO - DO3138
Dune Crest occupies an enviable frontline position on Banks Road, at the heart of the world-renowned Sandbanks Peninsula.
The setting perfectly encapsulates the appeal of Sandbanks. Miles of golden sand and beautiful coastal scenery are on the doorstep, while the outlook across the water towards Old Harry Rocks creates one of the most recognisable and desirable coastal panoramas in the area.
Despite the wonderfully relaxed beachside atmosphere, the apartment is conveniently placed for the cafés, restaurants and amenities found around the Peninsula, all of which contribute to Sandbanks' distinctive lifestyle.
The surrounding area offers an abundance of opportunities to enjoy the water, from sailing, paddleboarding and watersports to simply spending the day on the beach. The Sandbanks Ferry provides convenient access across the entrance to Poole Harbour towards Studland and the Isle of Purbeck, opening up further beaches, countryside and coastal walks.
Poole Harbour itself is internationally renowned for sailing and water-based pursuits, while the wider area offers a superb choice of restaurants, yacht clubs, golf courses and leisure facilities. The neighbouring areas of Canford Cliffs and Lilliput provide additional shops and everyday amenities, with Poole and Bournemouth offering a broader range of shopping, entertainment and transport connections.
For either a permanent residence or luxurious coastal retreat, Dune Crest's Banks Road location provides the increasingly rare combination of an outstanding frontline setting, immediate access to the beach and the convenience of everything Sandbanks has to offer.
01202 709888 (ID: 3995154 - 30819640)
