8, Seaton Road, Christchurch, BH23 5HW

A stylish and well-presented two double bedroom terraced house enjoying a sunny, west facing garden and garage; just a stone's throw from Highcliffe High Street and a 5-minute walk to the clifftop and beach.

The property would make an ideal first-time purchase or a lock up and leave holiday home.

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, 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, family butcher and gourmet grocery.

Highcliffe also nurtures a foodie reputation with an annual food festival and tasty selection of cafes, gastropubs and restaurants.

Leisure facilities include Highcliffe Castle Golf Club while the New Forest lies just to the north.

Outside To the front of the property is a low maintenance shingled garden and the rear west facing courtyard garden has shrub borders and a gate leading out to an allocated parking space in the parking bay across the road and a single garage in a block.

Services Energy Performance Rating: C Current: 72 Potential: 87 Council Tax Band: C Tenure: Freehold All mains services connected The property This lovely, terraced house is located in the heart of Highcliffe and is approached via a footpath through a low-maintenance front garden, or from the rear through a gate into the secure sunny courtyard garden.

The front door opens into a useful porch area, with a door leading to the inner hallway. From here, a straight staircase leads to the first floor.

A door from the inner hallway leads to the spacious and bright living room which features a log burner, hardwood flooring throughout, and a large front aspect UPVC double-glazed window.

The living room flows into a useful dining area toward the rear of the property.

From this space, a door leads to the good-sized kitchen, which includes a range of matching wall-mounted and floor-standing units, a wrap-around worktop with a sink, and a gas hob.

The kitchen also has a door to the rear porch, which leads out to the courtyard garden. From the inner hallway, a staircase leads to the first floor, where you find the master bedroom via the landing.

The bedroom is generously sized, with a built-in wardrobe and a large east-facing UPVC double-glazed window overlooking the front of the property.

The second bedroom, also accessed from the landing, is a double room with a built-in wardrobe and a window overlooking the rear of the property.

The family bathroom on this floor features tiled walls, a WC, a washbasin, and a shower over the bath.