AT first glance you’d be forgiven for thinking this French chateau-inspired property was situated in the countryside in France.

But it’s actually located in Western Road in Poole's Branksome Park and has gone on the market for £4,750,000 through Savills.

The “exceptionally” rare property which has been “elegantly remodelled and modernised throughout”, dates back to circa 1830.

Bournemouth Echo: A property in Western Road in Poole has gone on the market for £4.75mA property in Western Road in Poole has gone on the market for £4.75m (Image: Savills)

Sean Gibson of Savills Canford Cliffs said: “This beautifully presented home is reminiscent of a French chateau, set within a large, secluded plot within the much sought after Branksome Park Conservation Area and with direct access to Branksome Chine beach just 800m away.”

Bournemouth Echo: A property in Western Road in Poole has gone on the market for £4.75mA property in Western Road in Poole has gone on the market for £4.75m (Image: Savills)

Spanning 8154 sq ft on a large and secluded sunny plot, it features seven bedrooms, five bathrooms and five reception rooms and even boasts its own ‘luxury’ swimming pool complex complete with changing room facilities and shower.

Bournemouth Echo: A property in Western Road in Poole has gone on the market for £4.75mA property in Western Road in Poole has gone on the market for £4.75m (Image: Savills)

There are also two jacuzzi baths, an open plan kitchen/living/dining area and wine store hidden in an air-conditioned tower with spiral staircase leading to the top floor tower reading room.

Bournemouth Echo: A property in Western Road in Poole has gone on the market for £4.75mA property in Western Road in Poole has gone on the market for £4.75m (Image: Savills)

Accessed via private electric gates, the driveway with parking for several vehicles, leads to a detached double garage which has guest accommodation above.

Landscaped gardens include a barbecue area, a living wall and water features. 

There is also direct access to Branksome Chine with a pathway leading to the beach located just 800 metres away.