162, Lymington Road, Christchurch, BH23 4JY

An attractive three bedroom semi-detached bungalow occupying a desirable position in Highcliffe, conveniently situated for the village centre, beautiful sandy beaches and nearby Hinton Admiral railway station.

Set back from the road with a generous driveway and established gardens, the property offers well-proportioned accommodation, a garage and useful outbuildings.

Offering excellent potential for modernisation and improvement, this is an appealing opportunity for buyers seeking single-storey living in this highly sought-after coastal location.

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, family butcher and gourmet grocery.

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

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

The Property The property is approached via a generous driveway, with a pathway leading to the front entrance.

The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hallway, providing access to the principal accommodation, with useful built-in storage cupboards.

Positioned to the front of the property, the sitting/dining room is a bright and well-proportioned reception space, featuring an attractive bay window fitted with plantation-style shutters, allowing plenty of natural light into the room.

There is ample space for comfortable seating and additional furniture, whilst an open archway leads through to the adjoining dining room.

Situated towards the rear of the bungalow, the dining room provides a separate space for formal or everyday dining, with ample room for a dining table and chairs.

A glazed door opens directly onto the rear garden, providing a pleasant outlook and convenient access to the outside seating areas. A further doorway leads through to the kitchen.

The kitchen overlooks the rear garden and is fitted with a range of cream-coloured wall and base units, complemented by contrasting work surfaces and tiled splashbacks.

There is a stainless steel sink positioned beneath the window, together with space for freestanding appliances.

A tiled floor provides a practical finish, whilst a door offers direct access to the outside.

The principal bedroom is a generous double room situated towards the rear of the bungalow, enjoying views over the established garden.

The room provides ample space for a double bed and additional bedroom furniture, with built-in wardrobes offering useful storage.

Bedroom two is a further well-proportioned double room positioned to the front of the property, with a window overlooking the front garden.

The room benefits from built-in storage and offers plenty of space for freestanding bedroom furniture.

The third bedroom enjoys an outlook over the rear garden and offers a versatile space which could equally be utilised as a home office, study or occasional guest bedroom.

The accommodation is served by a shower room fitted with an enclosed shower cubicle and pedestal washbasin, together with a separate WC and washbasin conveniently positioned off the hallway.

Grounds & Gardens To the front, a generous driveway provides ample off-road parking and access to the garage, bordered by an established lawned garden.

To the rear, the attractive garden is predominantly laid to lawn, with mature hedging, shrubs and trees providing a good degree of privacy.

A paved terrace offers an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining, whilst a garage, adjoining workshop and separate store provide useful additional storage.

Additional Information Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: D Energy Performance Rating: C Current: 72 Potential: 79 All mains services connected Heating: Gas central heating Property Construction: Traditional brick and block Flood Risk: Very low Parking: Driveway Broadband: The property does not currently have a broadband connection.

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