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OUTSIDE

The property benefits from an allocated parking space located at the rear of the building.

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

Entering from the rear of the building through a secure communal door, a staircase leads up to the first floor and the flat’s private entrance. Upon stepping inside, you’re welcomed by a bright entrance hallway providing access to all principal rooms.

At the front of the property is the spacious living/dining room, featuring a beautiful double-glazed bay window overlooking the High Street. The room benefits from additional sound insulation. The room is centred around an attractive electric fireplace, with ample space for both seating and dining areas, and a central ceiling light point completing the setting.

From the hallway, a part-glazed door opens into the kitchen/breakfast room, which offers a range of wall-mounted and base units with wraparound work surfaces. A feature AGA-style cooker set within a brick surround adds character, while a ceramic sink sits beneath a rear-facing window overlooking the south-facing parking area. There is space for kitchen appliances and a breakfast bar that comfortably seats two to three people, plus a useful pantry cupboard housing the boiler.

The principal bedroom is a generous double with fitted furniture and a charming bay window overlooking the front of the property. The room benefits from additional sound insulation to minimise any noise.

Bedroom two is situated at the rear and makes an ideal single bedroom, home office, or study, with a window enjoying a sunny south-facing aspect.

The bathroom comprises a wash had basin as well as a shower over corner feature bath and an obscure glazed window for privacy, with a separate WC located next door too bathroom.

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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£195,000

Highcliffe, Christchurch

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Living Rooms: 1

A well-presented two-bedroom first floor flat ideally located on Highcliffe’s bustling high street, just a 10-minute walk from the stunning beaches and scenic cliff top. This charming home combines convenience and coastal living, with easy access to local shops, cafés, and transport links. The property further benefits from no onward chain.