Apple Tree Gardens, Walkford, Christchurch, BH23

A stylish contemporary home, built in 2018 and positioned within a quiet cul-de-sac, ideally located within walking distance of local amenities and Highcliffe beach. The property offers beautifully presented and well-proportioned accommodation, including three generous bedrooms, impressive open-plan living space and direct access onto a private rear garden. A further highlight is the garden studio, complete with power and electric, while the private driveway provides off-road parking for two vehicles. No chain. 

Walkford is a charming village within the borough of Christchurch, Dorset. This property is ideally situated for a lifestyle that balances both tranquility and convenience, with easy access to the New Forest and local beaches.

The nearby picturesque village of Burley offers a variety of boutique shops and restaurants. Lymington and Christchurch are both close by, home to sailing centers and Lymington’s ferry service to the Isle of Wight. Excellent road links provide straightforward access to the larger shopping towns of Southampton and Bournemouth, both of which feature airports.

London is easily reached by rail, with New Milton and Hinton Admiral stations just a short drive away, offering frequent services. The area is also served by several outstanding schools, including Ballard School and Durlston Court Preparatory in New Milton, Walhampton School in Lymington, and King Edward VI Southampton. Additionally, local attractions include the popular Chewton Glen Hotel and Spa, Highcliffe Golf Course, and the Nature Reserve at Steamer Point.

A storm porch opens into the welcoming entrance hall, where there is space for coats and storage, together with access to the ground floor WC.

The well-proportioned, double-aspect living room is a bright and inviting space, finished with engineered wood flooring and offering plenty of room for both seating and freestanding furniture. Double casement doors lead through to the kitchen/dining room, while there is also access to the first floor, along with useful understairs storage.

Positioned to the rear of the property, the modern kitchen/dining room forms the heart of the home, with large-format tiled flooring and French doors opening directly onto the rear patio. The kitchen is fitted with a good range of attractive two-tone wall, floor and drawer units, complemented by quality stone work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. Integrated appliances include a five-ring gas hob with extractor over, single oven, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine.

Upstairs, the accommodation continues to impress with three generous double bedrooms, two of which benefit from characterful vaulted ceilings. Two of the bedrooms have a mezzanine double bed in each in each making it ideal for a larger family and offer excellent proportions, with space for fitted or freestanding storage.

The primary bedroom is particularly spacious, providing ample room for bedroom furniture and storage, and is further enhanced by a stylish en-suite shower room with corner shower cubicle.

The family bathroom is fitted with a modern three-piece suite comprising a panelled bath with shower screen and shower attachment over, WC, fitted wash hand basin and heated towel rail, complemented by partly tiled walls.

The property is approached via a block-paved driveway, providing off-road parking for two vehicles, with gated side access leading through to the rear garden.

The rear garden is a true feature of the home, enclosed by close-board fencing and mature shrubbery, creating a good degree of privacy. Designed with lifestyle and ease of maintenance in mind, the garden includes an artificial lawn, a generous patio area adjoining the rear of the property and a built-in outdoor kitchen, making it ideal for entertaining.

At the rear of the garden is a substantial insulated garden studio, previously used as a games room and office. The studio is fully insulated with a wood burner and benefits from power and lighting, along with a cloakroom and kitchenette, offering excellent flexibility for home working, hobbies or additional entertaining space.

Additional Information:

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: D

Energy Performance Rating: B Current: 83 Potential: 95

All mains services connected

Heating: Under floor heating

Flood Risk: Very low

Broadband: FTTP - Fibre to the property directly.

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: Driveway provides off road parking for two vehicles.

The property has an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging point installed.

Agents Note: Property is situated on a private road and there is a fee of £80 per annum for the maintenance.