5 bedroom townhouse for sale

Gordon Barker are delighted to offer FOR SALE an appealing five-bedroom character cottage offering spacious and versatile accommodation over three floors, believed to date back to the 1700s with later additions. The property combines period charm with practical modern features, including a lovely sitting room with wood burner, a separate dining room opening to the garden and a generous kitchen/breakfast room. A flexible ground-floor bedroom provides options for guests, working from home or extra living space. Outside, the secluded rear garden, courtyard and patio areas create private spots to relax and entertain.

Stanpit forms part of the highly sought-after Mudeford and Christchurch coastline; a pocket of Dorset that blends maritime heritage, nature and an easy-going coastal lifestyle. Historically linked with fishing and smuggling, the area now attracts those looking for natural beauty alongside everyday convenience.

At the heart of Stanpit is the renowned Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve, a protected landscape of reedbeds, salt marsh and meandering creeks. It is a haven for wildlife and migrating birds, with peaceful walking routes and wide, open views across Christchurch Harbour to Hengistbury Head. For families and watersports enthusiasts, the harbour provides sheltered waters ideal for paddleboarding, sailing and kayaking, while beaches at Avon Beach and Mudeford Sandbank are just a short distance away.

Amenities are close at hand. Christchurch town centre offers independent shops, cafés, restaurants and rail connections. Bournemouth, Poole and the New Forest National Park are all easily accessible by road.