A unique and historic house in a cliff top position boasting panoramic sea views overlooking the beautiful Poole Bay and beaches, The Isle of Purbeck, Bournemouth and across to the Isle of Wight.
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Ground Floor The Grand Entrance leads to the Dining hall that can seat up to 14 guests, picture window with sea views and doors leading to the garden. Lounge With sea views, comfortable sofas, TV, open fire place and Grand piano Intimate Dining Room With sea views, dining for up to 8 guests Kitchen Fitted kitchen with 2 ovens, microwave, dishwasher, American style fridge freezer, island with stool seating and gas hob and two snug areas, one with a large TV and sofa and the second with sofa and a door for access to the garden.
First Floor Bedroom 1 Master Suite Super king bedroom with sea views, dressing room and bathroom with jacuzzi bath, walk in steam shower, basin and W/C Bedroom 2 King with sea views Bedroom 3 Twin bedroom (or super king on request) with sea views
Bedroom 4 Twin bedroom (or super king on request) with sea views
Bedroom 5
Double with chine views
Family Shower Room With shower cubicle, basin and W/C Family Bathroom With bath and basin Cloakroom With W/C
Second Floor Bedroom 6 Double bedroom with four poster bed, sea views, balcony, ensuite and spiral staircase to Bedouin style snug interlinking to bedroom 7 Ensuite shower room with shower cubicle, basin and W/C Bedroom 7 Twin bedroom and single nook with sea views, balcony, ensuite and wooden staircase to snug area interlinking to bedroom 6 Ensuite shower room shower cubicle, basin and W/C Games Room / Snug With sea views, sofa seating, two desks and large TV
Lower ground floor Games Room With Air Hockey table, table tennis table, sofa, full size snooker table, bench seating and bar, record player available (please feel free to bring your own vinyl) Shower room With shower cubicle, basin and W/C
Panorama House sits on a clifftop with a truly panoramic view that span across Bournemouth and Poole Bays, from the World Heritage Jurassic coast past the busy town of Bournemouth, to the Solent and Isle of Wight beyond. Overall, the house has the best views of Bournemouth’s coastline, with views from the Purbecks and the chine, across Bournemouth Bay, to the Solent and Isle of Wight beyond. Awake to inspirational sunrises, chill under stunning sunsets, and retire as moonbeams light up the sea. The house has direct access to seven miles of golden sandy beach via a tree-lined “chine” (pre-historic riverbed) without crossing any roads. For those who prefer pets to children, the beach directly below the house is dog-friendly. The house and gardens are very secluded, and secure: electric gates prevent pets and children from escaping and provides an enclosed and private estate.
The house was built in 1931 on Lord Wimborne's estate and is steeped in history. Churchill was a cousin of Lord Wimborne and spent summers visiting the house in his childhood and returned as Prime Minister as a safe house during the war. Panorama house was owned by Max Bygraves in the 1970’s who entertained many famous people in the house including The Goons, Shirley Bassey, Eric Sykes and Tommy Cooper. What parties they must have had! Max’s piano still takes pride of place in the living room and has been played by many famous guests including Liberace.
The house is full of charm and hidden surprises and has been a wonderful and exciting family home and the current owners have made many happy memories over the years watching their children grow and enjoy every aspect of this incredible house. The children have now grown and flown the nest, and now owners wanted other families to enjoy the house and make memories of their own with their loved ones
Outside
Garden with sea views, ornamental planting, decked area with circular seating and table, conservatory style outbuilding with seating and terraced pond with seating area. A gas BBQ is available for use at the property. Due to possible high winds and the proximity to the cliff top, please bring your own parasol if you need one.
The local area
The seaside resort of Bournemouth is the largest town in Dorset and a bustling hive of activity, making it the perfect destination for people who like to keep busy whilst on holiday and have plenty of choice of things to do.
The town centre enjoys a vast array of high street shops, restaurants and department stores, whilst the town is also renowned for its lively nightlife, theatre, art galleries, museums and of course its seven mile stretch of golden sandy beaches, enjoying their own microclimate in their sheltered position under the magnificent cliff-line. There’s something for everyone in Bournemouth.
The star attraction at Bournemouth Central Beach is the iconic Victorian pier, with its arcade, amusements, rides and traditional seaside fare. There are also plenty of places to hire out deckchairs, beach huts and even water sports gear if you feel like taking the plunge during your visit.
The town benefits from three historic gardens to explore, running from Bournemouth Pier to the boundary with Poole, each offering a peaceful oasis and beautiful calm scenery just a stone’s throw from the hub-bub of Bournemouth town centre. The gardens are popular among families for their tree trails, mini golf, parks and tennis courts, as well as several friendly cafes.
From Bournemouth you can easily access many smaller, more laid-back resorts too, either by walking along the stunning Jurassic coast path east towards Boscombe or west toward Alum Chine. Alternatively you can save your legs, and hop on the Bournemouth Land Train for a more relaxing way to get there.
Transport links are good for exploring other parts of the world heritage Jurassic coastline, and discovering the surrounding picturesque Dorset villages and countryside.
Parking
On the driveway to the front of the house for up to six cars
Additional information
Linen, towels and beach towels provided Gas central heating Logs provided for fire
Record player available for use in the basement and has a selection of Max Bygrave’s records – please feel free to bring your own vinyl Travel cot and high chair Wifi Please note that a £2,000 refundable damages deposit required, this will be refunded during the week after departure. Pets welcome Short breaks – yes Distance – Pub 1 Shop 2 Village 2
A gas BBQ is available for use at the property.
Due to possible high winds and the proximity to the cliff top, please bring your own parasol if you need one.
Please note that the property is equipped with external CCTV cameras.
