Cama, Panorama Road, Sandbanks

This iconic property is steeped in history, first constructed in 1911 for a local doctor, and later acquired in 1945 by the 'grandmaster of outdoors retail', Oswald Bailey. Oswald passed Cama down to his son Frank and his wife Lalage, where many fond memories were made for their four children, where it has remained as their cherished family home for decades. 

Now on the market for the first time in 80 years, the property offers a unique opportunity in one of the most sought-after waterfront sections of the Sandbanks Peninsula within the Sandbanks Conservation Area. The existing layout provides a canvas for potential customisation by new owners, in consultation with architects and regulatory authorities. The current owner has worked in depth with a leading local architect to create a new design that complements the existing arts & crafts build, should you wish to redevelop the plot, although we feel the property could be remodelled to encompasses much of its existing charm.

Redesigned over the years, the entrance through the front door reveals a hall that splits into two sections: the main house on the ground and first floor, and a self-contained apartment on the second floor accessible via the entrance stairs. The views are simply spectacular from the rear of the house. The ground floor of the property boasts an original kitchen worthy of being saved or sold on, an adjacent dining room with mealtime views fit for a king, a sitting room where you can idle away hours watching life on the water sail by, and a wonderful library / music room. Additionally, it encompasses an integral garage and a utility room. On the first floor, you'll find four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a separate kitchen, which along with bedrooms 3 and 4 could be separated to form an independent apartment. The top floor accommodates a self-contained apartment accessible from the main house or via its own front door and encompasses bedrooms 6 and 7, a bathroom, and a kitchen/day room.