Ocean, 53 Boscombe Overcliff Drive, Southbourne, Dorset, BH5 2DW

This exquisite 3 double bedroom duplex penthouse apartment offers breathtaking, panoramic sea and inland views, undoubtedly making it the finest penthouse on the Overcliff. Located at 'Oceans' BH5 2DW, the property features a sleek 21st-century design with expansive accommodation, a bright open interior, and a high-end luxury finish. The residence maximizes its prime location with extensive glazing, ensuring seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces, presenting panoramic views from the Isle of Wight to the Purbeck Hills, and inland vistas from the upper terrace. Exceptional features include a glass scenic passenger lift at the building's front, a large roof terrace, and an observatory lounge that crowns the rooftop, providing unparalleled vistas. The architecture marries modernity and heritage, optimizing space for free movement of light and air throughout the property.

Southbourne and the surrounding areas are among the most desirable in the United Kingdom. Nestled between Christchurch and Boscombe, Southbourne is a vibrant suburb of Bournemouth renowned for its award-winning sandy beaches, lively café culture, and bustling high street featuring everything from designer boutiques to delectable bakeries and delis. Bournemouth, a vibrant cosmopolitan town, offers nationally acclaimed beaches, a plethora of café bars and restaurants, expansive countryside, beautiful award-winning central gardens, and a dynamic shopping and nightlife scene to rival any city in the UK.

The development, accessed via electric gates, is set within meticulously maintained landscaped grounds. The driveway leads to the block, with further electric doors granting entry to secure garaging, where the Penthouse boasts a double garage with an electric up-and-over door. A personal door opens to the glass scenic passenger lift, positioned at the building's front, delivering you directly to the Penthouse.

Inside, you are welcomed into a vast open plan lounge/kitchen/dining room. Two sets of bi-fold doors open onto south-facing balconies, offering sweeping sea views from the Isle of Wight to the Purbeck Hills. The open plan layout provides ample living space, bathed in natural light. The luxury modern kitchen features a large central island with an integrated wine cooler, a Siemens hob, and one of two Miele ovens. Additional amenities include a Miele coffee maker, a Siemens dishwasher, and an integrated Siemens fridge/freezer. A feature central spiral staircase from the living area ascends to the stunning glazed observatory lounge, presenting breath-taking sea, coast, and inland views, complemented by an air conditioning/heating unit. A door leads to the roof terrace, offering unparalleled outlooks. Adjacent is a utility room with a working surface, sink, and cupboards, one of which houses the boiler.

The inner hallway from the living area leads to 3 double bedrooms. The master bedroom includes built-in mirror-fronted wardrobes and a luxury en-suite shower room with "his and hers" wash hand basins, a w.c., heated towel rail, and a large shower area. Bedroom 2 features mirror-fronted wardrobes and a spacious walk-in storage cupboard. The contemporary bathroom, another highlight of the Penthouse, boasts a central slipper bath next to a large obscure window, offering sea views at the touch of a button. Additional features include a large screened shower area, low-level w.c., and wash hand basin. A staircase from the hallway descends to the Penthouse's front door, leading to the ground floor.

Further features include underfloor heating, double glazing, an integrated sound system throughout the apartment, and customizable uplighters, downlighters, and floor lighting. This Penthouse epitomizes luxury living, combining stunning design, exquisite finishes, and an unbeatable location.