Apartment 4
HARBOUR WATCH, 391, SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, POOLE, POOLE BH14 8JB
£1,100,000
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Property details
Tenure
SHARE_OF_FREEHOLD
Floor area
165 m²
Council tax band
G
Last sold
£799,950 Jan 2008
Local average
£324,833 (+238.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (32,365 of 33,755)
Street crime
69 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Incredible harbour views and Sandbanks sunsets
- Stylish and modern throughout
- Open plan kitchen/dining/living space
- Three bedrooms/two bathrooms
- Water views from the principle bedroom suite
- Indoor and outdoor balcony for year round comfort
- Allocated garage and visitor parking
- No forward chain
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
Description
Set on the first floor this lovely apartment is approached from the impressive front entrance or a convenient back door from the lower level on the garage side. There is lift or stairs access.
The views take centre stage at this special home where the first floor elevation gives you an excellent vantage point to enjoy the ever-changing harbour vista. The sunsets here are stunning and with a sheltered balcony and enclosed sun room fronting the view there is always a comfortable space to relax and watch the world go by.
The layout is excellent with spacious rooms flowing together to create a really functional and stylish feel; ideal for a cosy home life but also perfectly arranged for entertaining friends and family. The large living room leads into a formal dining area and then a further space to dine or socialise with bespoke banquet seating. The modern kitchen is fully fitted with premium branded appliances and offers plenty of worktop and storage space for a keen cook. All the living accommodation offers beautiful views out onto the harbour.
The principle bedroom suite also sits at the front of the property so you can wake up to glittering views of the sunshine on the water. A generous space with plenty of fitted wardrobe storage and a luxurious ensuite bathroom this room is a peaceful haven.
Two further double bedrooms provide useful guest accommodation or space for a home office or hobby room to the rear of the apartment up a split level stairway. A family bathroom serves the additional bedrooms.
There is plentiful storage with large cupboards for coats and boots and other necessities off the hallway with one cupboard being presented as a chic mirrored home bar.
Outside the communal gardens are well maintained and there is an allocated garage as well as some visitor parking spaces.
Further information:
Share of Freehold
Service Charges £6,837 p/a
No pets allowed
No holiday letting allowed
No forward chain
Location
Evening Hill is famous locally for the iconic view as you come over the top and see Sandbanks harbour, Brownsea Island and the Isle of Purbeck set out before you. Just ten minutes walk from golden sandy beaches at Shore Road or the convenient shps and restaurants in Lilliput village it offers an enviable coastal lifestyle.
The Lifestyle
Sandbanks offers miles of unspoilt Blue Flag sandy beaches perfect for traditional family days at the seaside. The tidal harbour offers safe and shallow waters ideal to learn the latest water sports whatever your age and there are plenty of local beauty spots to explore by land or sea. There are a good selection of excellent restaurants and bars close at hand and a wide variety of sports and social clubs make it easy to immerse yourself in the local community and meet like-minded people enjoying a luxurious coastal lifestyle.
Some local highlights:
The Boat Club at Salterns Marina - access a range of exciting motorboats for days out on the water
Royal Motor Yacht Club - exclusive members only social, motor boat and yacht club
Parkstone Yacht Club - members span all ages and generations, has a proud 125-year history
The Watersports Academy - wind surfing, kite surfing, paddle boarding and more
SuStudio - Dynamic Pilates and wellness community and café
The Saltwater Sauna - on Sandbanks beach
Parkstone Golf Club - world class golf course and club facilities
Nature reserves and National Trust beaches at Studland and Brownsea Island
Cycling clubs and organised ride-outs
Weekly summer fireworks at Poole Harbour
Annual Sand Polo at Sandbanks including Sandfest music festival
And to eat:
Rick Steins Seafood restaurant Sandbanks
Shell Bay fish restaurant Studland
Rockwater restaurant and lifestyle brand Branksome Chine and coming soon the Sandbanks Beach
Compton Acres botanical gardens and award winning café
Mark Bennetts patisseries.
St Tropez Lounge bistro on Poole Quay
Koh Thai Tapas Lilliput
Lazy Jacks bistro Sandbanks
The Location
Sandbanks is well connected being around two hours from London by car or rail. Bournemouth Airport is 20 minutes away and provides private jet services and scheduled domestic and international flights.
Listed by
Canford Cliffs
MRKT Property Experts LTD
Reference: 172780586
EPC ratings on this postcode
We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.
| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 1 The Harbour, 38 Dorset Lake Avenue, POOLE | 81 | 81 | 150 m² | — | Flat |
| Apartment 10, Harbour Watch, 391 Sandbanks Road, POOLE | 79 | 79 | 224 m² | England and Wales: 1991-1995 | Flat |
| Apartment 11, Harbour Watch, 391 Sandbanks Road, POOLE | 65 | 67 | 127 m² | England and Wales: 1976-1982 | Flat |
| Apartment 11, Harbour Watch, 391 Sandbanks Road, POOLE | 41 | 51 | 127 m² | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | Flat |
| Apartment 12, Harbour Watch, 391 Sandbanks Road, POOLE | 74 | 78 | 165 m² | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | Flat |
| Apartment 13, Harbour Watch, 391 Sandbanks Road, POOLE | 78 | 84 | 169 m² | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | Flat |
| Apartment 15, Harbour Watch, 391 Sandbanks Road, POOLE | 84 | 84 | 167 m² | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | Flat |
| Apartment 16 Harbour Watch, 391, Sandbanks Road, POOLE | 78 | 84 | 148 m² | England and Wales: 1976-1982 | Flat |
| Apartment 19 Harbour Watch, 391, Sandbanks Road, POOLE | 77 | 80 | 187 m² | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | Flat |
| Apartment 2 The Harbour, 38 Dorset Lake Avenue, POOLE | 79 | 79 | 140 m² | — | Flat |
| Apartment 2, Harbour Watch, 391 Sandbanks Road, POOLE | 43 | 60 | 140 m² | England and Wales: 1976-1982 | Flat |
| Apartment 20, Harbour Watch, 391 Sandbanks Road, POOLE | 78 | 79 | 212 m² | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | Flat |
| Apartment 3 Harbour Watch, 391, Sandbanks Road, POOLE | 79 | 83 | 166 m² | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | Flat |
| Apartment 3 The Harbour, 38 Dorset Lake Avenue, POOLE | 81 | 81 | 133 m² | — | Flat |
| Apartment 4 Harbour Watch, 391, Sandbanks Road, POOLE | 72 | 85 | 151 m² | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | Flat |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
54% since 2005
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 30/01/2008 (18 years ago) | £799,950 | +53.8% |
| Sold | 30/09/2005 (20 years ago) | £520,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WITLEY, 387 FLAT 11 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8HR | £775,000 | 28/01/2026 | Flat |
| INFINITY, 338 FLAT 5 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8HY | £1,780,000 | 04/12/2025 | Flat |
| Same street HARBOUR WATCH, 391 APARTMENT 15 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8JB | £1,250,000 | 26/01/2023 | Flat |
| HONEYWOOD HOUSE 28-30 FLAT 5 ALINGTON ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8LZ | £690,000 | 11/11/2022 | Flat |
| HEATHSIDE COURT, 28 FLAT 11 AVALON, LILLIPUT, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8HT | £600,000 | 07/10/2022 | Flat |
| WITLEY, 387 FLAT 2 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8HR | £880,000 | 30/09/2022 | Flat |
| MINTERNE GRANGE, 24 FLAT 4 CRICHEL MOUNT ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8LU | £625,000 | 13/09/2022 | Flat |
| 1 APARTMENT 5 SHORE ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH13 7PQ | £2,050,000 | 10/08/2022 | Flat |
| WITLEY, 387 FLAT 1 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8HR | £810,000 | 29/07/2022 | Flat |
| Same street HARBOUR WATCH, 391 APARTMENT 5 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8JB | £1,150,000 | 19/07/2022 | Flat |
| INFINITY, 338 FLAT 9 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8HY | £2,725,000 | 07/07/2022 | Flat |
| WITLEY, 387 FLAT 8 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8HR | £985,000 | 04/07/2022 | Flat |
| ALINGTON HOUSE, 5 FLAT 3 ALINGTON ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8LY | £855,000 | 30/06/2022 | Flat |
| INFINITY, 338 FLAT 5 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8HY | £2,055,000 | 24/05/2022 | Flat |
| INFINITY, 338 FLAT 6 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8HY | £1,625,000 | 18/05/2022 | Flat |
| INFINITY, 338 FLAT 2 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8HY | £1,750,000 | 16/05/2022 | Flat |
| INFINITY, 338 FLAT 4 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8HY | £1,525,000 | 16/05/2022 | Flat |
| INFINITY, 338 FLAT 3 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8HY | £1,800,000 | 13/05/2022 | Flat |
| INFINITY, 338 FLAT 1 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8HY | £1,650,000 | 10/05/2022 | Flat |
| HEATHSIDE COURT, 28 FLAT 6 AVALON, LILLIPUT, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8HT | £440,000 | 11/03/2022 | Flat |
| HEATHSIDE COURT, 28 FLAT 11 AVALON, LILLIPUT, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8HT | £370,000 | 25/02/2022 | Flat |
| MINTERNE GRANGE, 24 FLAT 11 CRICHEL MOUNT ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8LU | £1,070,000 | 17/02/2022 | Flat |
Street average: £1,200,000 (2 sales)
Area average: £1,253,000 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Location
Address
Sandbanks Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Alington Road | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Skin:ID | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Francesco | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Parkstone | 1.4 miles |
| Train station | Branksome | 1.9 miles |
| Hospital | Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital | 3.6 miles |
| Hospital | Kings Park Hospital | 5.1 miles |
| University | Health Services University | 5.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 69 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilliput Church of England Infant School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 17 Sep 2023 |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School | Other | 1.2 miles | — (No rating) |
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 1.3 miles | Good — 17 Dec 2014 |
| Courthill Infant School | Primary | 1.6 miles | Good — 6 Mar 2023 |
| The Bournemouth and Poole College | Other | 1.7 miles | — (No rating) |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Lilliput Road, BH14 | £1,700/mo | 3 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, Lilliput, BH14 | £1,999/mo | 3 | 0.86 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, Maxwell Road, BH13 | £2,150/mo | 3 | 0.91 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, Maxwell Road, BH13 | £2,150/mo | 3 | 0.91 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, The Esplanade, BH13 | £2,150/mo | 3 | 0.93 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, Luscombe Road, BH14 | £1,995/mo | 3 | 0.97 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £2,024/mo (6 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).
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