So called, due to the crescent shaped front elevation, Moonraker’s provocative curves sit proud on one of Poole’s most renowned street scenes, known as ‘Millionaire’s Row’, in Branksome Park.
The property was sold from plan and occupies a sylvan plot surrounded by pine and oak trees; these offer both privacy and security to the star style mansion. The bow was achieved with the use of concrete Milton Rings given support by the masonry.
The inside of the rings were then used to form the vast chimney. Even the garage door has a curvature. For Seven – having previously built mainly in straight lines – this was a new experience in construction. A new departure and a brave experiment resulted in great success.
What House? Awards gave Moonraker Gold for best Luxury House in 2006.
International Residential National Homebuyer Property Awards chose Moonraker as the Best Property on the Market in 2005.
The Daily Mail UK property awards made Moonraker Best UK Property.
Moonraker won Best House in Britain in the National Homebuilder Design Awards – voted for by Mail on Sunday readers.
Moonraker received a commendation for Best House of one or two storeys in the National Homebuilder Design Awards 2005.
Poole Borough Council awarded Moonraker a commendation in the Pride of Place awards 2005.