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OUTSIDE

The property is approached via a block-paved driveway providing off-road parking for two vehicles, with additional casual parking nearby.

The rear garden offers a paved terrace directly behind the house, with the remainder laid to lawn and bordered by mature planting, creating a high degree of privacy.

The garden studio is insulated, equipped with power and lighting, and features bifold doors. Inside is a separate cloakroom with wash basin and a compact kitchenette.

THE SITUATION

Walkford is a small village in the borough of Christchurch, Dorset. The property is perfectly situated for a “best of both” lifestyle being conveniently positioned for the New Forest and the local beaches. The nearby picturesque village of Burley boasts a range of boutique shops and restaurants. The sailing centres of Lymington and Christchurch are both nearby with Lymington also offering a ferry service to the Isle of Wight. Good nearby road links provide easy access to the larger shopping towns of Southampton and Bournemouth, both with their airports. London is easily reached by rail and New Milton and Hinton Admiral station with their frequent train service are just a few minutes’ drive from the property.

There are a number of excellent schools in the area, which include Ballard School and Durlston Court Preparatory in New Milton, Walhampton School in Lymington and King Edward VI Southampton. Local to the property is the ever-popular Chewton Glen Hotel and Spa, the Highcliffe Golf Course, the Nature Reserve at Steamer Point and is situated a short walk via Chewton Bunny to the beautiful beaches.

THE PROPERTY

Welcoming entrance hall leading into the ground floor accommodation, including a modern cloakroom/WC.

Well-proportioned, bright, and airy living room with bay window, storage beneath the staircase, and glazed double doors opening through to the kitchen/dining room.

A stylish kitchen/dining room with large tiled flooring continuing throughout and French doors opening into the rear garden. Fitted with a contemporary two-tone kitchen and quality worksurfaces. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, fridge/freezer, oven, microwave, and electric hob.

Upstairs are three double bedrooms, all offering ample space for furniture and storage, served by the family bathroom, which comprises a white panelled bath with shower over and screen, WC, hand wash basin, heated towel rail, and partly tiled walls.

The primary bedroom enjoys a pleasant outlook over the rear garden and benefits from a three-piece en-suite with large walk-in shower cubicle and feature tiled wall.

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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£450,000

Walkford, Christchurch

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Living Rooms: 1

Offered with Vacant Possession - A contemporary home built in 2018, set within a quiet cul-de-sac, within walking distance of local amenities and Highcliffe beach. The property features three generous bedrooms and open-plan living accommodation with doors opening onto a private rear garden. In addition, there is a 12ft x 11ft insulated garden studio with cloakroom and kitchenette as well as a private driveway, providing parking for two vehicles.