3 bedroom detached house for sale

A picturesque, waterside home, with the most incredible views across Christchurch Harbour, Hengistbury Head, Stanpit Marsh and beyond. Offered for sale chain free, this characterful home works as a primary residence, but would also make for an ideal ‘lock up and leave’ holiday home.

This beautiful home, dating back to 1892, is situated in the popular waterside location of Stanpit, fronting Stanpit Marsh and Christchurch Harbour, with views across to Hengistbury Head and Mudeford Quay.

Mudeford Quay is renowned for its sailing, water activities and local fishing boats. It's a popular place for families with the shop at the end of the Quay selling crabbing nets, buckets and bait. There is also a RNLI inshore lifeboat station, a Mudeford fun day once a year, and a number of highly regarded pubs. Furthermore, the Mudeford ferry provides access across to the Mudeford Sandbank, generally every 15 minutes in the summer months, featuring the Beach House Cafe and adjoining Hengistbury Head. The award-winning Christchurch Harbour hotel and The Jetty restaurant are a short stroll away. Following the promenade Eastwards of the quay, is The Noisy Lobster restaurant, the golden sandy beaches at Avon, Steamer Point Nature Reserve and the grounds of Highcliffe Castle.

On the doorstep is Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve and Fisherman’s Bank, ensuring direct water access via a slipway. Christchurch Town Centre is approximately 1.5 miles distant, with its historic 11th Century Priory, various shops, bars and restaurants. Christchurch railway station provides a mainline commute to London and Bournemouth Airport is approximately six miles distant.

Entry via front door into hallway, providing access to most of the ground floor accommodation. A kitchen/living area sits towards the rear, with a range of eye and base level units, breakfast bar, plenty of space for appliances and a separate utility room. French doors lead to a well-presented conservatory. A double bedroom, with plenty of integrated wardrobes, family bathroom, with four-piece suite and study complete the ground floor accommodation. The study could be utilised as an additional double bedroom, if required.

The first-floor accommodation comprises a well-presented living area, with built-in book shelves and fireplace. Sliding doors lead out to the Southerly facing balcony, with glazed balustrades and privacy screens. The far-reaching views are infinitely impressive, across Christchurch Harbour, Hengistbury Head, Stanpit Marsh and beyond, and feature some of the most awe-inspiring sunsets that money can buy.

A spacious master bedroom benefits from the same views, with an additional door to the balcony. The bedroom further benefits from a, recently modernised, ensuite shower room. A final bedroom completes the internal accommodation. If a purchaser were to require further internal space, an extension to the rear, or building into the roof space, with a change in the pitch, could be viable subject to the appropriate planning permissions.

Accessed via French doors from the conservatory, is the Southerly facing, well-proportioned garden. Featuring a range of patio area, lawn and bordered by mature shrubs, this is a wonderful space for al-fresco dining and entertaining. Two sheds provide storage for gardening tools and water sports equipment. To the front, there is a block paved drive with space for three cars.

Frontline homes providing stunning views across Christchurch Harbour come to market few and far between. This quintessential, picturesque waterside home is an ideal holiday home/ 'lock up and leave', investment opportunity or primary residence.

Council tax band: F
EPC Rating: E
Tenure: Freehold