32, Rothesay Drive, Christchurch, BH23 4LB

A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial detached chalet-style home in one of Highcliffe’s most sought-after residential roads.

Set on a generous plot in Rothesay Drive, the property offers versatile accommodation, a large garage and useful outbuildings, together with a superb south-facing rear garden.

A particular feature is the direct access into the grounds of Highcliffe Castle, with scenic woodland and clifftop walks leading towards the beach, while Highcliffe village and local amenities are also within easy reach.

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, 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.

As Highcliffe developed post-war property is mostly mid-century character houses, coastal chalets and high-specification new builds.

For families, schools are rated ‘good’ while local independents, including Durlston Court and Ballard, are judged ‘excellent’.

Mainline railway stations are found nearby at Hinton Admiral and New Milton with services to London Waterloo in two hours.

A notable feature of the property is the substantial garage, offering excellent parking, storage and workshop potential.

Outside, the property is approached via a generous driveway providing ample off-road parking and access to the garage.

The south-facing rear garden is a particular highlight, offering an excellent degree of privacy within a mature and established setting.

Predominantly laid to lawn and bordered by a variety of trees, shrubs and planting, it provides plenty of space for outdoor seating, entertaining and recreation, with the added benefit of direct access into the grounds of Highcliffe Castle and onwards towards the beach.

Additional Information: Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: F Energy Performance Rating: E Current: 50 Potential: 69 All mains services connected Heating: Gas central heating Flood Risk: Very low Ultrafast broadband with speeds of up to 5500 Mbps is available at the property (Ofcom).

Mobile signal/coverage: No known issues, please check with your provider for further clarity. Parking: Private driveway & garage.

The entrance hall provides access to the principal ground-floor rooms, with stairs rising to the first floor and a cloakroom positioned off the hall.

The sitting room is a particularly generous reception space, enjoying an outlook over the rear garden and direct access onto the outside seating area.

The separate dining room offers ample space for a large dining table, making it ideal for both everyday use and entertaining.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of units and work surfaces, with space for appliances and a practical layout connecting well with the main living accommodation.

Also on the ground floor is a generous double bedroom, offering excellent flexibility and equally suitable as a principal ground-floor bedroom, guest room or additional reception space.

A bathroom is positioned conveniently nearby. On the first floor, the principal bedroom is a generous double room with excellent space and flexibility.

A further double bedroom enjoys access onto a private balcony overlooking the rear garden. The fourth bedroom would work equally well as a bedroom, study or home office.

The first floor is further served by a shower room, together with a useful loft room providing valuable additional storage or occasional-use space, subject to restricted head height.