Frankland Crescent, Penn Hill, Lower Parkstone

This characterful property has been thoughtfully refurbished in recent years, blending modern comforts with period features such as stripped wood flooring, plantation shutters and an impressive reception hall and landing. Set within a level garden and benefiting from a garden office that has been used as a yoga studio, as well as off-road parking, this spacious detached home is ideally suited to family life.

ABOUT THIS PROPERTY:

The enclosed entrance porch doubles as a boot room or casual seating area, leading into a striking entrance hall with original features. The ground floor includes a modern kitchen / breakfast room with pale grey units, stone worktops and slate flooring, with a useful utility room sits adjacent. The main living room offers an inglenook fireplace with a log burner, while a second reception room provides further flexible space, ideal as a formal dining room, home office or additional sitting room. A ground-floor cloakroom adds further convenience.

Upstairs, the generous landing leads to four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal suite with an en-suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. There is a large loft space that is fully boarded and can be accessed via a set of stairs behind a door on the landing, adding additional square footage to the house footprint.

OUTSIDE:

Externally, the kitchen opens onto a private patio and enclosed lawned garden, perfect for outdoor living. There is a fully equipped garden office / studio, which the owners have used as a Yoga Studio in the past, with an additional storage shed located discreetly behind. A block-paved driveway provides off-road parking.

LOCATION:

This charming home combines period elegance with practical modern living in a desirable setting, just a short walk from the vibrant hubs of Penn Hill and Ashley Cross, where you’ll find a selection of independent shops, artisan cafés, popular bars and restaurants. Commuters are well catered for with Parkstone and Branksome train stations nearby, both offering regular direct services to London Waterloo, making this an excellent option for those needing quick access to the capital. Families will appreciate the catchment for highly regarded local schools, including Courthill Infant and Baden Powell Junior, both known for strong academic performance and community spirit. For leisure and relaxation, the location is second to none. The award-winning beaches of Sandbanks, Branksome Chine and Canford Cliffs are just a short drive away, offering beautiful coastal walks, water sports and some of the best sea views on the South Coast.