The Situation

Christchurch is an historic market town located beside the sheltered waters of Christchurch Harbour with the New Forest to the east and Bournemouth’s lively seaside resort to the west.

This charming and picturesque town has been shaped over the centuries by its position at the confluence of the Rivers Avon and Stour. Features include waterside walks and parks, among them the Quomps, a grassland area frequently used as a venue for events, a Saxon watermill, 11th century Priory and 12th century castle ruins.

There is a thriving high street of quality independents, plus an excellent selection of bistros, cafes, pubs and restaurants, among them Captain’s Club Hotel and The King’s Arms. Christchurch is also home to the immensely popular Christchurch Food Festival.

The town attracts retirees, families and the active. Christchurch Harbour is ideal for paddleboarders, sailors and windsurfers, while families are drawn by the excellent schooling, including Twynham secondary school and sixth form college judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.

Property ranges from character family homes and modern chalets to quayside developments. Communications are good: train services from Christchurch’s mainline station take around two hours into London while the A35 provides access to road networks.

The Property

The apartment is accessed via a footpath to the side of the building, leading to the private front door. On entering, the entrance hallway provides access to the principal accommodation.

To the right is the living room, which is situated to the rear of the property and enjoys a sunny west-facing aspect. The room is a good size and benefits from patio doors opening directly onto the private rear garden, creating a pleasant connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces.

To the left of the entrance is the kitchen, which has been modernised and is fitted with a range of wall-mounted and floor-standing units, together with space for appliances and a sink positioned beneath the kitchen window. The kitchen has a side aspect and provides a practical and well-equipped space.

An additional doorway from the kitchen leads through to the inner hallway. From here, the bathroom is situated on the left, while the double bedroom is located at the end of the hallway.

The bedroom is a well-proportioned double room positioned at the front of the property, with windows overlooking the front aspect. The bathroom comprises a bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin, together with a window providing a side aspect.

Grounds & Gardens

The property benefits from its own large, private west-facing garden, which is accessed directly from the living room via the patio doors.

The garden opens onto a decking area, providing an ideal space for outdoor seating and entertaining. Beyond this is a good-sized, predominantly level garden enclosed by fencing, with borders and the majority of the garden laid to lawn. The west-facing aspect provides a sunny and enjoyable outdoor space and is a particularly appealing feature of the property.

Additional Information

Tenure: Leasehold

Lease Term: 999 years from 3 July 2013

Lease Term Remaining: 986 years

Building Maintenance: No regular charge – the leaseholder is responsible for a share of building maintenance costs, payable as and when required.

Ground Rent: Peppercorn

Council Tax Band: B

Energy Performance Rating: C Current: 69 Potential: 75

All mains services connected

Heating: Gas central heating

Flood Risk: Very low

Parking: On street

Ultrafast broadband with speeds of up to 1000 Mbps is available at the property (Ofcom).