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THE SITUATION

Highcliffe on Sea (or simply Highcliffe) sits on a high bluff above a beautiful stretch of sand and shingle beach. This small leafy coastal town, straddling the Dorset/Hampshire border, is best known for Highcliffe Castle, an ornate early Victorian mansion, once home to Mr Selfridge and now an events venue. Its grounds enjoy outstanding views across Christchurch Bay towards the Isle of Wight while footpaths head off to a wooded nature reserve or zig-zag down to the beach.

Highcliffe is ideal for those searching for a relaxed yet smart seaside lifestyle. A high street of useful independent shops includes a bakery and gourmet grocery. Highcliffe also nurtures a foodie reputation with an annual food festival and tasty selection of cafes, gastropubs and restaurants.

THE PROPERTY

Secure intercom entry leads into a well-maintained communal hallway, with access to the apartment. Inside, a spacious and welcoming entrance hall provides access to all principal rooms, as well as a useful utility room with plumbing and space for white goods, and an airing cupboard.

All three bedrooms are well-proportioned and offer ample space for furnishings and storage. They are served by a sleek four-piece family bathroom, comprising a panelled bath with shower attachment, a separate corner shower, WC, and hand wash basin, all set against smartly tiled floors and walls.

The principal bedroom is particularly generous in size and features built-in double wardrobes along with a contemporary en-suite shower room, complete with a large walk-in shower, WC, and vanity unit with inset basin, finished with stylish tiling.

The heart of the home is the superb open-plan kitchen, dining and living space. Enjoying a sunny double aspect and floor-to-ceiling windows, this bright and airy room opens directly onto a private patio area.

The kitchen itself is well-appointed with a range of cream gloss units, a coordinating peninsular with breakfast bar seating, and integrated appliances including a gas hob with extractor, double oven, fridge freezer and dishwasher, all set on attractive tiled flooring.

OUTSIDE

The private patio area features a paved terrace with space for garden furniture – an ideal setting for alfresco dining.

Living in Highcliffe on Sea

Highcliffe on Sea (usually simply called Highcliffe) is a small, leafy coastal town on the Hampshire/Dorset border. West of Barton on Sea and east of Mudeford, Highcliffe is perfectly positioned for those in search of a relaxed yet smart beach lifestyle.

Features include secluded Highcliffe Beach which has panoramic views over Christchurch Bay to the Isle of Wight and Hengistbury Head. It’s a favourite with locals for walking, paddleboarding and surfing and can be reached via a pathway zig-zagging down through the gardens of Highcliffe Castle, once home to Mr Selfridge and now the venue for varied concerts, exhibitions and fairs.

Further outstanding amenities include Highcliffe Castle Golf Club and Steamer Point Nature Reserve. In addition Highcliffe has foodie appeal thanks to the annual Highcliffe Food & Arts Festival, and a good selection of independents and eateries, such as family-owned butcher’s, beachfront cafes, Raymond Blanc’s brasserie-style gastropub The Oaks and, just up the road on the edge of the New Forest, luxurious Chewton Glen Country House Hotel.

Families are also drawn by the schooling. Local primaries and secondaries are judged to be at least ‘good’ according to Ofsted – including Highcliffe St Mark’s Primary and Highcliffe Secondary School and Sixth Form. Meanwhile local independents include Durlston Court and Ballard, both rated ‘excellent’ by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.

The New Forest lies three miles to the north, the nearest sizable town is Christchurch (also three miles), and there is good accessibility via the road network to Lymington (nine miles), Bournemouth (10 miles), and Southampton (21 miles). A mainline railway station at nearby Hinton Admiral provides services to London Waterloo in approximately two hours.

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£475,000

Highcliffe, Christchurch

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Living Rooms: 1

***Guide Price £475,000 - £485,000*** No Forward Chain - An immaculately presented three-bedroom ground floor apartment, offering generous open-plan living space extending to approximately 1,084 sqft. Built in 2017 by Pennyfarthing Homes, the property enjoys a prime position in the heart of Highcliffe village, just 0.5 miles from the beach. Additional benefits include a single garage and casual residents' parking.