WHETHER you’re in the market for a new home or you just enjoy being nosey, it’s hard to have missed these five most popular homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Unsurprisingly, the most viewed homes of the year are all well-over £1million. These properties have come out as the five most sought-after homes to appear on the housing market within the conurbation in 2021: 


  •  Allington Road, Evening Hill, Poole - £5,500,000

Bournemouth Echo: Allington Road, Evening Hill, PooleAllington Road, Evening Hill, Poole

Described as a ‘local landmark’ this four bedroom property in Alington Road is on the market for £5,500,000 and boasts an indoor swimming pool, gym and a number of balconies.

The huge home also featured on Rightmove's most viewed properties in the UK this year.

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On the market with Luxury and Prestige, the property was the tenth most-viewed across the whole of the UK this year.

  • Glenferness Avenue, Bournemouth - £2,050,000

Bournemouth Echo: Glenferness Avenue mansion Picture: RightmoveGlenferness Avenue mansion Picture: Rightmove

The second most popular property for sale in the conurbation this year is this huge mansion in Glenferness Avenue.

Boasting six bedrooms, four bathrooms and a swimming pool and gym complex this home is the ideal property for the most discerning of families.

The property also has a Koi pond, electronically controlled wrought iron gates, a video entry system and a large sweeping driveway.

Located in the prestigious Talbot Woods area, the property has a veranda which overlooks the Meyrick Park golf course. 

  • Western Road, Poole - £2,950,000Bournemouth Echo: Western Road property. Picture: RightmoveWestern Road property. Picture: Rightmove

​Next up is this modern oasis situated in Pool which is on the market for just shy of £3million.

Key features of this property include a cinema room, gym, sauna and study as well as five en-suite double bedrooms. 

The 6,000 sq-ft accomodation even has a large indoor swimming pool complex - ideal for parties all year round.

  • West Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth - £2,750,000

Bournemouth Echo: Property on West Overcliff Drive - RightmoveProperty on West Overcliff Drive - Rightmove

This Edwardian home is now under offer, which is unsurprising as it is the fourth most-viewed property in the conurbation this year.

The 12-bedroom property comprises a galleried entrance hall, four reception rooms, a master suite with a balcony plus three en-suite bedrooms and three further bath/shower rooms.

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  • Southbourne Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth - £1,200,000

Bournemouth Echo: Property in Southbourne Overcliff Drive. Picture: RightmoveProperty in Southbourne Overcliff Drive. Picture: Rightmove

The fifth most-viewed home in the conurbation on Rightmove is this three-bedroom property is located on Southbourne Overcliff Drive.  

Available for sale through Slades Estate Agents in Southbourne, the agents noted that purchasers looking to improve or add their own stamp to the property could do so, to provide a modern home.

As Kirsty and Phil always say - it's all about location, location, location. 

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