Attractive residential roads, vibrant village high streets and green open space define Lower Parkstone. The area encompasses Penn Hill and Ashely Cross villages, two extremely popular locations for home-owners.

Lower Parksone has an affluent population and is typically enjoyed by younger professionals, families and retirees living a healthy, active lifestyle. The area enjoys close proximity to the beaches and is somewhat more affordable than nearby Lilliput and Canford Cliffs.

The village of Penn Hill has an ideal mix of independent shops and some interesting food destinations enjoyed by local residents.

The village of Ashley Cross, also located in Lower Parkstone has been a bustling shopping village in Dorset since 1901; it offers an eclectic mix of over 100 individual and contemporary shops and businesses.  The green in Ashley Cross is an integral part of the Lower Parkstone community offering social events and an area to relax and enjoy the urban village atmosphere.

The area also offers many leisure activities nearby including golf, tennis and watersports. The prestigious Parkstone Golf Club is situated locally and is well-known for its loyal members, exceptional grounds and breathtaking views over Poole Harbour.

For families, nearby schools include Lilliput First School, Buckholme Towers, Talbot Heath and Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School. The area is well connected to central Bournemouth, located an easy drive away. Parkstone railway station offers train services to Winchester, Southampton Airport Parkway and London Waterloo.

Local Property

Lower Parkstone is primarily a core family property market. Leafy, quiet avenues and great convenience abound. Character detached and semi-detached properties are plentiful. Convenience for shopping, easy access to the beaches and a peaceful ambience are all important touchpoints for buyers. There are 1 bedroom apartments for sale starting at circa £150,000 up to £500,000, whilst houses range from circa £200,000 to over £1.1 million.

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