6 bedroom detached house for sale

A wonderfully distinctive character home nestled within walking distance to Barton on Sea cliff top (0.3 miles) and nearby amenities. This property has undergone sympathetic modernisation in recent years, retaining its charming character features throughout. Surrounded by delightful south-facing gardens spanning approximately 0.3 acres, the property also offers ample off-road parking. It features spacious family accommodation, enhanced by a separate one-bedroom annexe, ideal for generating income or ancillary accommodation.

Barton on Sea is a quiet residential area in a stunning coastal setting with beach and clifftop views across Christchurch Bay, sweeping from Hurst Castle to Hengistbury Head. The sand and shingle beach is popular with dog walkers while the cliff top attracts paragliders.

Barton has been discovered by young families, attracted by the relaxed outdoorsy lifestyle, with coast on one side and New Forest on the other, plus good state and independent schools; these include Durlston Court and Ballard School, both rated ‘excellent’.

Facilities include clifftop restaurants and Barton on Sea Golf Club, a 27-hole clifftop course. Barton also benefits from the extensive amenities of neighbouring New Milton. Among these are a mainline station with train services to London in around two hours, arts centre, selection of shops ranging from an M&S food store to a traditional department store and weekly market.

The property is accessed through styled metal double gates, leading to a large block-paved parking forecourt. There's also vehicle access to the rear via wooden gates for additional parking, making it ideal for storing a boat or caravan.

The expansive rear gardens are a real feature, offering a delightful south-westerly aspect and various patio areas, including a large covered area ideal for outdoor entertaining or alfresco dining, creating an ideal outdoor living space. Mature hedging and closed-board fencing provide much privacy.

To the rear of the gardens, there are numerous outbuildings, including the one-bedroom annexe and storage units that could be utilised as home offices, a gym, or games room.