5 bed detached house for sale

Mornish Road, Branksome Park, Poole BH13

A substantial detached family home set within beautifully established grounds in sought-after Branksome Park, offering over 4,100 sq ft of flexible accommodation, guest annexe, cinema room, garden studio and gated parking.

Positioned within one of Branksome Park’s most private and highly regarded roads, this substantial detached family home occupies an impressive corner plot on Mornish Road, surrounded by mature planting and established gardens. Extending to over 4,100 sq ft including the garage and annexe accommodation, the property offers generous and highly flexible living space, ideally suited to modern family life. Inspired by Arts & Crafts architecture and originally constructed by respected luxury housebuilder Kingsbury Homes, the property combines character, scale and practicality in equal measure.

The accommodation is arranged around a spacious and welcoming reception hall, creating a natural centre point to the house and setting the tone for the generous proportions found throughout. There is a choice of reception rooms, allowing flexibility for formal entertaining, relaxed family living or home working, whilst the principal sitting room enjoys an attractive outlook across the grounds.

At the heart of the home is a spacious open plan kitchen, family and dining area designed to comfortably zone for everyday living and entertaining. Refitted by the current owners, the kitchen features contemporary cabinetry, a comprehensive range of integrated appliances, generous preparation space and a central island with breakfast seating, creating a sociable environment for family life. A glazed dining area draws in natural light and provides an attractive connection to the gardens beyond.

The first floor provides four bedrooms and four bath/shower rooms, together with a dedicated home office, offering excellent flexibility for larger families or those requiring work from home space. The layout has been thoughtfully arranged to provide both privacy and practicality for modern living.

A particular feature of the property is the detached double garage, above which sits a self-contained guest annexe with its own entrance, ideal for visiting family, independent relatives, guest accommodation or ancillary work space.

Externally, the grounds are beautifully established and designed with ease of maintenance in mind, featuring mature trees, colourful planting, rhododendrons, azaleas and rolling lawns which create a strong sense of privacy. Multiple seating terraces and outdoor spaces allow the gardens to be enjoyed throughout the day, whilst the gated driveway, accessed via two entrances, provides generous parking in addition to the double garage. Further benefits include underfloor heating to both floors and air conditioning to selected rooms including the kitchen family room, cinema room, two bedrooms and garden studio.

Location

Branksome Park remains one of the South Coast’s most sought-after residential areas, known for its wide tree-lined avenues, generous plots and mixture of character and contemporary homes set amongst mature woodland. The area offers a peaceful and private setting whilst remaining exceptionally well connected to local amenities.

Mornish Road is conveniently positioned for the amenities of Canford Cliffs Village and Penn Hill, both offering an excellent selection of cafés, restaurants, convenience shopping and day-to-day essentials. Ashley Cross is also nearby, known for its vibrant café culture, independent restaurants and mainline rail connections to London Waterloo.

The award-winning sandy beaches of Branksome Chine and Sandbanks are within easy reach, offering miles of coastline to enjoy year round, whilst nearby Parkstone Golf Club, widely regarded as one of the country’s finest heathland courses, and West Hants Club provide excellent leisure facilities. The wider area is also well placed for highly regarded independent and state schooling, making it particularly popular with families.