Chestnut Avenue, Barton on Sea, New Milton, BH25

A charming period cottage situated within private south-west facing gardens, positioned along a highly desirable tree-lined avenue, within easy reach of Barton cliff top and Long Meadow Green. The property has been sympathetically modernised over the years, retaining its character features, and offers three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, three reception rooms, as well as ample off-road parking, a detached garage, and a car port.

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 is accessed via an entrance porch providing cloak storage and attractive tiled flooring, which opens through into the reception hallway. This offers access to the ground floor accommodation along with understairs storage and a WC.

To the right-hand side of the hallway, overlooking the front garden, is a delightful dual-aspect living room with feature bay and sash windows, and a log burner providing an inviting focal point.

On the opposite side of the hallway is a well-proportioned reception room overlooking the rear garden, currently used as a snug and study area.

To the rear of the property is a generous dining room which in turn opens into a bright and airy kitchen. This space benefits from a vaulted ceiling with Velux windows and wall-to-wall sliding doors, allowing for an abundance of natural light.

The kitchen features tiled flooring throughout and a good range of two-tone wall, floor, and drawer units with wooden worksurfaces over. A central island unit provides additional storage. Integrated appliances include a double oven and a five-ring gas burner with extractor fan over.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a useful utility room offering additional worksurface and storage space, with a side access door into the garden.

From the hallway, an attractive panelled staircase rises to the first floor accommodation, where there are three double bedrooms, two of which feature attractive bay windows and are served by a stylish three-piece family bathroom.

The primary bedroom enjoys a pleasant dual aspect and generous proportions, with ample space for furniture and storage, along with a modern en-suite shower room.

The property is approached via a sweeping gravel driveway leading to the detached single garage and separate car port, complete with EV charger. A side gate leads into the gardens.

The gardens are a true highlight of the property, enjoying a lovely south-westerly aspect. They wrap around the cottage and are bordered by mature shrubs, enclosed by established trees and closeboard fencing, offering a high degree of privacy. Adjacent to the kitchen is a raised patio area – an ideal spot for alfresco dining.

Additional Information: 

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: F

Energy Performance Rating: D Current: 60 Potential: 78

Services: Mains gas, electric, water and drainage

Heating: Gas Central Heating

Flood Risk: Very Low

Broadband: FFTC - Fibre-optic cable to the cabinet, then to the property.

Ultrafast broadband with speeds of up to 1000 Mbps is available at the property (Ofcom).

Mobile Signal/Coverage: No known issues, buyer to check with their provider for further clarity.