Camelot, Western Avenue, Branksome Park – £2,850,000

It is an area renowned for its natural beauty with tree-lined avenues, indigenous pines and rhododendrons.

Undoubtedly one of the most exclusive enclaves of Poole, it is known for its luxury houses set in spacious grounds and for its exclusive apartment blocks which are largely concentrated in specific areas east and west of The Avenue.

Sitting approximately midway between Poole and Bournemouth, Camelot is ideally located to take full advantage of the area’s shopping and leisure facilities such as the blue flag beaches at Branksome Chine and the world-famous Sandbanks peninsula.

Within Branksome Park, Western Avenue is arguably the most prestigious location and some of the area’s most valuable properties have changed hands here in recent years. Camelot occupies a prime position on a prominent corner plot which offers the perfect combination of seclusion and a sunny south westerly aspect.

The house was built to exacting standards for a private purchaser just less than twenty years ago and this is the first time it has been offered for sale on the open market.

There are two driveways leading to the main home (the second one is in Bury Road) and both are approached via imposing gates. Looking from the road there are the merest glimpses of the turret roofs and manicured grounds alluding to an important property beyond.

The most impressive view of the house is afforded from the main entrance on Western Avenue and, having passed the front garden with its immaculate lawn, the high quality of construction and features of the house become apparent.

The main reception hall is entered via a covered entrance and here the central turret feature is fully exploited and accentuated with a vaulted ceiling and a spectacular radius staircase leading to the circular galleried landing above.

The ground floor living accommodation is effectively divided into two principal wings with an inner hallway accessing the remaining areas of the house. On both sides of the reception hall double mahogany doors complete with blocked skirting, architraves and pediments herald a sense of arrival.

The formal sitting room is grand but comfortable with a sunny aspect and beautiful views of the grounds. Two sets of double doors connect to the sun room. This stunning reception area shares a similar aspect but it boasts a vaulted ceiling with a central atrium and French doors connecting to a sun trap patio area and private courtyard beyond.

The dining room is accessed from the reception and inner halls and it accommodates a large table and chairs, easily seating twelve. This in turn leads to the study, which would also make a perfect snug or a comfortable television room. In addition, there is an office beyond the study which also enjoys views of the grounds.

The impressive kitchen/family room incorporates a central island, an Aga and an informal dining area with French doors opening onto the picturesque and secluded rear terrace.

Another main feature of the house is a large and splendid indoor swimming pool complex with its own shower, changing area and dedicated plant room.

The first floor is accessed via the spectacular staircase or a large automatic passenger lift. The first floor galleried landing is particularly spacious with connecting doors to all rooms. The master bedroom boasts a dual aspect over front and rear gardens with ‘his and hers’ en suite facilities.

The ‘man’s’ en suite shower room is approached via a generous dressing area with fitted wardrobes and the more spacious ‘lady’s’ en suite bathroom is accessed through a larger dressing area with extensive wardrobe space and a walk-in closet.

The remaining bedrooms each have generous en suite showers or bathrooms with wardrobes or walk-in closets and are well proportioned with views of the front or rear gardens.

The house is well served with cloakrooms, store areas and a work room. There is an additional wing with a completely self-contained annexe with a private entrance. It comprises two bedrooms, a living area, kitchen and bathroom and it would be ideal for a housekeeper, guests or relatives.

The house was designed and created for a car enthusiast and has garaging for up to six cars, most of which are dehumidified and enclosed by roller doors.

All of these are accessed from the second driveway on Bury Road and, with the exception of a single detached garage, integral to the main house. The rear courtyard includes a covered parking/car wash area with appropriate drainage, a garden store and a gardener’s WC.

As Camelot approaches it twentieth year there are elements which require updating but there is no denying the care and quality which went into the original construction. It is considered by many to be a landmark house within the Branksome Park Conservation Area but more importantly it will make a fantastic family home for the next generation of owners in years to come.

On the market for £2,850,000. Contact Mays Estate Agents, 290 Sandbanks Road, Lilliput, Poole, on 01202 709888 or visit maysestateagents.com.