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Estate agents in Whitecliff

Letting, management, long stays, sales and valuations in Whitecliff, the harbour edge of Lower Parkstone between Poole Park and Parkstone Bay, with Brownsea Island across the water.

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What we do in Whitecliff

Letting, renting and selling in Whitecliff

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Letting agents in Whitecliff

Tenant find, rent collection and fully managed lettings for Whitecliff landlords: family houses and harbour-view flats between Poole Park and Parkstone Bay, let to families, hospital staff and professionals who stay.

Letting agents
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Property management in Whitecliff

Fully managed lettings for Whitecliff landlords: harbourside houses and flats kept in good order against the weather, tenants looked after on a quiet street, and every certificate and notice right.

Property management
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Long term lets in Whitecliff

Furnished Whitecliff homes let for 28 nights or more, bills included, to Poole Hospital staff, relatives supporting a patient and relocating families who want the harbour and Poole Park on the doorstep. Through Flexiestays.

Long term lets
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Winter lets in Whitecliff

A Whitecliff family holiday home earns in summer from the parks and the harbour. From November to March it can let to hospital staff, relocating families and Christmas visitors instead. Listed on Flexiestays.

Winter lets
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Sell your property in Whitecliff

Selling a family house or harbour-view flat in Whitecliff: a free valuation, photographs that do the view justice, and marketing to the families, downsizers and second-home buyers who want Poole Park and Parkstone Bay.

Selling your property
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Property valuation in Whitecliff

A free rental or sales valuation for your Whitecliff house or flat, based on what moves value on the harbour edge: the view over Parkstone Bay, the walk to the parks, parking, the garden, the lease and the condition.

Property valuation

Whitecliff is the quiet harbour edge of Lower Parkstone: residential roads of houses and flats running down to Whitecliff Harbourside Park, with Poole Park beside it and a flat path along the water to Poole Quay. It rents and sells to families, older buyers and professionals who want green space and a harbour view within reach of the town centre.

Whitecliff is where Lower Parkstone meets the harbour: quiet roads running down to playing fields and a shore path, with Brownsea Island and the Purbeck Hills across Parkstone Bay. Flexie Estate Agents lets, manages, sells and values homes here for owners, and for families and buyers the attraction is simple: two big parks, a view of the water and the town centre a walk away.

Renting in Whitecliff

Rented homes here are mostly family houses with gardens and flats in small blocks and conversions. Families rent for the parks and the primary schools, and staff at Poole Hospital across Poole Park rent the flats. Homes come up less often than in the town centre. See letting agents in Whitecliff for how we let them, and long term lets in Whitecliff for furnished stays of 28 nights or more.

Buying and selling in Whitecliff

Family buyers want a garden, a drive and the walk to the park; downsizers and second-home buyers want the view. A home with a clear outlook over the bay is in a different market from one a street back. Selling your property in Whitecliff explains how we present a harbour home, and property valuation in Whitecliff what we weigh up.

Letting a property in Whitecliff

Whitecliff is quiet and residential, so landlords should expect settled tenants and neighbours who notice how a property is run. BCP Council's licensing and, at the time of writing, its second homes premium apply. We manage repairs, compliance and inspections through property management in Whitecliff, and furnished homes can be let from November to March through winter lets in Whitecliff. The guide to tenancy deposits covers the rules for every tenancy.

Getting around

The harbourside path runs about a mile and a half through Baiter Park to Poole Quay and the station. Parkstone station is up the hill, and buses run to Poole and Bournemouth from the roads above the park. Sandbanks is a short drive.

Nearby areas

Ashley Cross is up the hill, Poole Old Town and Quay is along the water and Parkstone lies inland. See our Poole page for the town.

Living here

Living in Whitecliff

The homes.Inter-war and post-war family houses and bungalows on the roads above the park, Victorian and Edwardian houses towards Ashley Cross, and flats in small blocks and conversions, some with views over Parkstone Bay to Brownsea Island and the Purbeck Hills. Houses usually have gardens; parking varies street by street.

Transport

Parkstone station is up the hill near Ashley Cross, and Poole station is a walk or cycle along the harbourside path. Buses run along the roads above the park to Poole and Bournemouth.

Schools and universities

Baden-Powell and St Peter's junior school and other Lower Parkstone primaries are close, with Poole's grammar and secondary schools a bus ride away. Bournemouth University is a short drive.

Work and hospitals

Poole Hospital on Longfleet Road is on the far side of Poole Park, close enough to walk on a dry day. Poole town centre, the Quay and the employers on West Quay Road are a short trip.

Shops and eating

Ashley Cross's bars, restaurants and delis are up the hill, Waitrose and Morrisons are on Ashley Road, and the Quay's pubs and restaurants are along the water.

Beaches and parks

Whitecliff Harbourside Park has open playing fields, a lighthouse-themed play area and a shore path looking to Brownsea Island. Poole Park, opened in 1890, has a salt-water lake, a miniature railway and a Saturday parkrun. Sandbanks is a short drive.

The market

Who rents and buys in Whitecliff

Families who want parks

Two large parks, flat paths and nearby primary schools bring families who rent and buy for space to play rather than a seafront address.

Harbour views

Flats and houses that look over Parkstone Bay to Brownsea Island are bought by downsizers and second-home owners, and command a premium when they come up.

Poole Hospital

Staff and relatives of patients at the hospital across Poole Park rent here, often furnished and for a few months.

A walk to the Quay

Tenants and buyers who work in Poole town centre value the mile and a half of flat harbourside path through Baiter Park to the Quay.

Reviews

Rated 4.9 on Google

Lucas Almeida
★★★★★

Outstanding from start to finish

The apartment exceeded our expectations with its modern design and thoughtful touches throughout. Walking distance to both the seafront and shopping areas made it incredibly convenient. Clear instructions, responsive host. Would absolutely stay here again on our next visit to Bournemouth.
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Alison Physio
★★★★★

Modern, clean and superbly located

Lovely apartment in very close proximity to Bournemouth town centre and beach. Modern, very clean and well equipped. Onsite parking was a big plus, making it easy to explore the area. The host was very responsive and helpful throughout our stay.
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Dave Appleton
★★★★★

Second stay, and we'll be back

Great apartment at a perfect location. Jack and the team were so easy to deal with. This is our second time at this apartment block and we'll definitely be returning. Clean, well-maintained, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
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FAQs

Estate agents in Whitecliff: questions

Is Whitecliff on the beach?

No. Whitecliff is on Poole Harbour, not on a bathing beach. Residents have the harbour shore, Whitecliff Harbourside Park, Poole Park and views to Brownsea Island. Sandbanks and the chine beaches are a short drive away.

Is Whitecliff a good area for families?

It is one of the better parts of Poole for young children. Two large parks are on the doorstep, the paths are flat, primary schools are close and Ashley Cross has shops and cafes up the hill. Family houses here are taken quickly when they come up to rent or buy.

How far is Whitecliff from Poole Hospital?

Poole Hospital on Longfleet Road is on the far side of Poole Park, close enough to walk on a dry day and a few minutes by car. That makes Whitecliff popular with hospital staff and with relatives supporting a patient.

Do harbour views add value in Whitecliff?

Yes. A clear view over Parkstone Bay to Brownsea Island and the Purbeck Hills is the main thing that sets one Whitecliff home apart from the next. How much it adds depends on the view, the floor, parking and condition, which we assess at a valuation.

Which council covers Whitecliff?

BCP Council. It sets council tax, runs HMO licensing, manages the two parks and, at the time of writing, charges a 100% council tax premium on furnished second homes.

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