Putney may be nowhere near the sea, but the Thames-side suburb has more in common with coastal Poole than just the letter P. In both areas it's perfectly possible to find luxurious detached residences with large gardens and easy access to watersports in either the river or the sea - and it's worth noting that properties in Poole are roughly half the price of those in Putney.
Here are some of both areas’ best properties on the market now.
West Hill Road, SW18, £3.85m
Spanning more than 4000 square feet, this six bedroom house in Putney is vast. Its garden is bigger than some inner city parks. Spread over four floors, the house has lots of space for living and entertaining, with a lovely open plan kitchen, dining and living area that opens onto the beautiful garden. It’s priced at £3.85m.
For further information please contact Winkworth Putney 020 8788 9295
Sandecotes Road, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14, £1.9m
For a similar level of luxury and even more generous proportions for significantly less investment, take this seven bedroom house in Poole. With more than 5000 square feet, it can only be described as palatial with its large entrance hall and spacious rooms. There are several outdoor seating areas, as well as a built-in hot tub, bespoke crafted sauna and steam room plus an outdoor waterfall shower, and a gym room.
For further information please contact Winkworth Poole, 01202 733000
Clifton Road, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14, £1.45m
Anyone looking for a contemporary home should be impressed with this new four bedroom house in Poole, built to a very high specification with an open plan kitchen/family room, a south-facing garden with an outdoor kitchen and green wall, two balconies and a cinema/gym room. Everything is very luxuriously finished for high performance, and the house is within striking distance of the sea – and for the price, you’d find nothing near the same standard in southwest London.
For further information please contact Winkworth Poole, 01202 733000
Deodar Road, SW15, £4.6m
River views are the main draw of this house in Putney’s Deodar Road. The kitchen features full height glazed bi-folding doors to the garden, which leads straight to the Thames via its own private swimming pool and lawn. There are five bedrooms, two receptions and a playroom as well as a spacious kitchen/diner for entertaining guests while watching the boat race.
For further information please contact Winkworth Putney 020 8788 9295
Western Road, Poole, BH13, £2,395 per month
On the lettings market, this house in Poole is just a short walk from the beaches and has three bedrooms plus a good-sized garden. It has an open plan living/dining room, modern kitchen and lots of storage.
For further information please contact Winkworth Poole 01202 767313
Point Pleasant, London SW18, £2,600 per month
Some of the best views in London can be had from this third floor apartment in Putney, recently renovated and available to rent (though a similar monthly outlay would get you the house in Poole). You can see the river from the kitchen, while the two bedrooms look over Wandsworth Park. The development has its own private swimming pool and the Thames taxi service is just a few metres from the entrance.
For further information please contact Winkworth Putney 020 8877 1000
In short, if you’re feeling priced out of Putney, it’s worth considering that Poole, with its excellent beaches and well-priced (by London standards) properties, could make a good place to move to if you’re considering a change. Paddleboarding in the Thames is, after all, no match for the actual ocean.