12 Bedroom Villa in Sandbanks, Dorset

Some places really make you stop before you even get to the front door. This twelve bedroom villa in Sandbanks at the Luscombe Estate, sitting just by Poole Harbour in Dorset, does exactly that. First time I showed up here, it was early and there was a sort of stillness in the air. Just walking up the long drive, under those tall Dorset trees, you could hear the birds carrying on above you and for a second, you almost forget everything else. The sea breeze is soft but you notice it right away. You get a sense that time moves a bit slower around here.

This is not just one home. The estate gives you three distinct villas all on their own, each one different but with the same level of quality and calm. There is a lot of living space here. Eighteen thousand square feet altogether, but once you are inside, it does not feel big in an overwhelming sort of way. The architects did it right. Open interiors with more glass than wall bring in light from every direction and those green views just keep rolling in. When I stood by the window in Optima, I got this real sweeping view over Poole Harbour that just makes you stop your conversation for a minute. Sunsets here are the kind you take photos of, but they never really turn out like the real thing.

If you like to cook or just want a proper family kitchen, you will find it here. The open plan kitchens are not only for looks. You can picture yourself making a big dinner, with friends gathered around the island and the morning light just pouring in. Honestly, it feels like you would actually use these spaces, not just admire them on the way through. There is space for everyone to wander off or curl up somewhere and read. Even getting work done feels easy with full sized studies in each home and the WiFi running strong all the way out to the terraces. Sometimes you have these small moments on the terrace with a laptop and just trees or that harbour view in front of you. It makes work feel less like work.

Each of these homes has an extra bit of something that you might not expect. Proper indoor pools with enough room to do a real swim, not just a splash. Saunas where you can shake off the day. A gym that feels like part of the house, not like an afterthought. And sometimes, if you look out at the right time, you will see deer slipping through from the Luscombe Valley Nature Reserve next door.

One of the best things about the Luscombe Estate is how close you are to Sandbanks and all the best beaches around Poole Harbour. I took a stroll one afternoon and found myself on the soft sand before I even realized how close it was. It makes it feel like you have your own stretch of the coast. In the evenings, kids drift past on bikes with surfboards under their arms. There is always a coffee shop within a short walk and even in summer, you barely notice the busy world outside. It stays peaceful. You hardly hear the traffic once you are back here among the trees.

The design of each villa finds a perfect line between privacy and a sense of community. You have your own world but still feel part of something a little bit special. Sitting out on the terraces with a good book or just listening to the evening settle in, you will pick up on the small touches that make it feel like home. Lighting that goes warm and soft at night. Hidden storage for all the gear that comes with a Dorset lifestyle, from bikes to paddleboards. Smart systems take care of the details behind the scenes so you can just live.

You can read about this twelve bedroom estate all day, but honestly all the details do not really capture the quiet or the way the sunlight comes through the glass in the late afternoon. The only way to find out if it works for you is to come walk through and see how it feels. If you want a closer look or just to ask about what matters most to you, get in touch whenever you want. At LuxuryProperty.com, the aim is to help your next move feel calm, natural and right for you. Come see it for yourself.