The Meadway, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23

A well-presented three bedroom detached bungalow situated in a popular residential position in The Meadway, Highcliffe. The property offers bright and comfortable accommodation, including a spacious sitting/dining room overlooking the rear garden, a kitchen/breakfast room and a modern shower room. Outside, there is a particularly generous rear garden with a summerhouse, together with ample off-road parking and an attached garage. Highcliffe village, the beach and Hinton Admiral railway station are all within easy reach.

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.

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.

The Property

The property is approached from the driveway via an enclosed entrance porch, which provides access to the main accommodation, attached garage and rear garden. The front door opens into a central hallway, providing access to the bedrooms, shower room, kitchen and sitting/dining room. There are several useful storage cupboards situated along the hallway.

The sitting/dining room is a lovely, spacious reception room situated at the rear of the bungalow, enjoying a pleasant outlook across the garden. There is ample space for both comfortable seating and a dining table, making this an ideal room for relaxing or entertaining. A large window allows plenty of natural light into the room, whilst sliding patio doors open directly onto the terrace, creating an easy connection between the house and garden.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of contemporary white cupboards and drawers, complemented by work surfaces. There is space for freestanding appliances, along with room for a small breakfast table. Windows to two aspects provide good natural light, whilst the layout offers plenty of cupboard storage and worktop space.

The principal bedroom is a comfortable double room with a large window allowing plenty of natural light. Positioned on the garage side of the property, the room benefits from fitted wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors, along with a further generously sized storage cupboard/wardrobe on the opposite wall, providing excellent storage whilst leaving ample space for a double bed and additional bedroom furniture.

Bedroom two is another good-sized double bedroom, enjoying natural light from windows to two aspects. There is ample room for bedroom furniture, and the neutral decoration gives the room a light and welcoming feel.

 The third bedroom is a versatile room which could be used as a single bedroom, guest room or home office. A window provides natural light, and the room is conveniently positioned close to the main living accommodation.

The shower room has been fitted in a contemporary style, with attractive grey tiling to the walls and floor. There is a generous walk-in shower enclosure with a rainfall shower, together with a wash basin and WC. A window provides natural light and ventilation.

Grounds & Gardens

Outside, the property is approached over a wide driveway providing ample off-road parking, with access to the attached garage and entrance porch. The front garden has been arranged for ease of maintenance, creating a neat and practical approach to the bungalow.

The rear garden is a particularly attractive feature, offering a generous amount of outdoor space with a large area of lawn, established shrubs and planting. A paved terrace immediately adjoining the sitting room provides a lovely place for outdoor dining and seating, with views across the garden.

Further along the garden, timber trellising separates a productive gardening area with raised vegetable beds and fruit trees. There is also a timber summerhouse, providing a sheltered place to sit and enjoy the garden. The garden offers plenty of possibilities for anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors, whether gardening, entertaining or simply relaxing in the sunshine.

The attached garage is currently divided internally to provide useful storage areas. It is accessed from the entrance porch and offers flexibility for storage or workshop use, subject to any necessary alterations.

Additional Information: 

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: D

Energy Performance Rating: D Current: 68 Potential: 85

All mains services connected

Heating: Gas central heating

Property Construction: Traditional brick and block

Flood Risk: Low

Broadband: FFTP - 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.