Atkinson Close, Barton on Sea, New Milton, BH25

An attractive three-bedroom home situated in a quiet residential close in Barton on Sea, offering well-proportioned accommodation, a private rear garden and the added benefit of a garage. The property is conveniently placed for local amenities, coastal walks and the clifftop, while New Milton town centre and mainline railway station are also within easy reach.

The Situation:

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 a history dating back to Anglo Saxon times, however it developed relatively recently. Apart from a row of old coastguard cottages, it mostly comprises avenues and closes of mid-century and modern family homes, chalets, imaginative new builds and substantial houses on leafy Barton Common Road.

Popular with retirees, 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:

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

The kitchen is fitted with a range of timber-fronted units, work surfaces and integrated cooking appliances, with additional space for further appliances and a pleasant outlook to the front.

The sitting/dining room is a particularly generous and versatile reception space, offering ample room for both living and dining furniture. A feature fireplace provides a natural focal point, while glazed doors open directly into the conservatory.

The conservatory provides an excellent additional reception area, enjoying plenty of natural light and direct access onto the rear garden.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom is a good-sized double room with fitted storage and en suite shower room.

Bedroom two is another well-proportioned double bedroom, while bedroom three provides an ideal single bedroom, study or home office.

The first floor is further served by a family bathroom.

Grounds & Gardens:

Outside, the rear garden is enclosed and offers a good degree of privacy, with paved seating areas, established planting and direct access from the conservatory, creating a pleasant space for outdoor dining and entertaining.

A separate garage provides useful parking and storage, while the property itself forms part of an attractive established development.

Additional Information:

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: E

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

Ultrafast broadband with speeds of up to 1800 Mbps is available at the property (Ofcom).

Mobile Signal/Coverage: No known issues, please check with your provider for further clarity.

Parking: Garage & communal parking