Grove Road, Barton on Sea, New Milton, BH25

A distinctive single-story thatched cottage with characterful features throughout, situated on a charming corner plot spanning 0.2 acres. Located just one road behind Barton on Sea cliff top and a stone's throw from Becton Meadows, this property features two double bedrooms, two reception rooms, and offers potential for full refurbishment and extension, subject to required planning consents.

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 center, selection of shops ranging from an M&S food store to a traditional department store and weekly market.

The property is approached via a stoned pathway leading to the entrance hallway, giving access to all accommodation.

Leading off the right of the hallway is a delightful triple aspect living room with a feature gas fire with brick surround creating an attractive focal point.

Opposite, a double aspect kitchen fitted with a range of wooden floor and drawer units with a tiled splashback, with ample space for white goods.

Off the kitchen is a useful utility room providing additional storage and a rear access door to the gardens.

Further down the hallway, a well-proportioned separate dining room with space for furniture.

To the rear of the property are two generously proportioned double bedrooms, the primary benefiting from extensive space for furniture and storage.

The bedrooms are serviced via a modern three-piece shower room, comprising a walk-in shower and finished with stylish floor and wall tiles.

The property is approached via a block paviour driveway that wraps around to the detached single garage offering ample off road parking.  

The gardens are a standout feature with this property designed with ease of maintenance and featuring mature hedging, shrubs and flowerbeds throughout.