Hillside Drive, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2RU
Listed 29 Apr 2026 · price reduced 3 Nov 2026 · Christchurch
How the price compares
Key features
- Guide Price £435,000 to £450,000 - Detached Bungalow with Circa 1000 sq. ft of Accommodation including Garage and Store
- Two Generous Double Bedrooms
- Bright and Spacious Open-Plan Living/Dining Room
- Separate Kitchen and a Conservatory
- Bathroom and a Separate WC
- Generous Sunny and Secluded Rear Garden
- Driveway Providing Ample Off-Road Parking and a Garage
- Offered for Sale with No Forward Chain
- Fantastic School Catchment Area - Including Christchurch Infants and Junior Schools and Twynham Secondary School
- Set within the Popular Residential Area of St Catherine's Hill with Scenic Walks and within Easy Reach of Local Amenities, Transport Links, and the Historic Town Centre of Christchurch
About this home
Guide Price £435,000 to £450,000 - An opportunity to acquire this two double bedroom detached bungalow, which is situated in the popular residential location of St. Catherine's Hill, and is within very easy reach of amenities, transport links, and the historic town centre of Christchurch. Benefits include bright and spacious accommodation, a driveway, a garage, along with a sunny and secluded rear garden. This detached bungalow also falls within a prime school catchment area for all age ranges. Offered for sale with no forward chain.
As you enter the bungalow you have a wide entrance hallway creating a welcoming first impression and leading to all principal rooms. There are two useful storage cupboards in the hallway, which are ideal for shoes and coats, along with an airing cupboard. The property flows to the rear of the bungalow where you can find the open-plan reception spaces and a separate kitchen, which then leads to a conservatory. These spaces are the hub of this home and present a fantastic area for entertaining with family and friends. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and eye-level kitchen units, with a work surface over. There is a fitted electric oven and a gas hob. Along with the space and plumbing for a washing machine and a fridge/freezer. A door then leads out to a conservatory which makes for another reception space and with a door that leads out to the sunny and secluded rear garden. The reception spaces are open plan and flow from the hallway and kitchen. These two rooms offer a living room and a dining room. The living space is generous, with a feature large window presenting plenty of natural light and a pleasant outlook over the sunny and secluded rear garden. There is the space for large sofa suites, individual chairs, a coffee table, and a TV set up. The dining room offers the space for a dining table and chairs.
To the front of the property there are two generous double bedrooms which can both accommodate king size beds, further bedroom furniture, and have the potential for freestanding or fitted wardrobes. Bedroom one has a dual aspect and an extensive range of fitted wardrobes and bedroom two has a built-in cupboard/wardrobe. The bathroom has a suite which comprises a wash hand basin, along with a bath with a shower attachment over. There is a separate WC in the room next door.
Externally the property offers a large front garden which presents a good first impression. The driveway offers plenty of off-road parking and leads to the garage and front door of the bungalow. The front garden has shrub, plant, and flower borders and the remainder has then been laid to shingle. There is a side gate which then leads to the rear garden. The sunny and secluded rear garden offers a fantastic tranquil area to enjoy with friends and family, and is a perfect area for entertaining. The garden has been mainly laid to lawn, with well stocked shrub and hedge borders. These present plenty of privacy and a leafy backdrop. There is a feature patio area ideal for al fresco dining or enjoying the sunshine. The outbuildings include an external store area, which is a useful space, with doors to the rear and side of the bungalow. There is also a garage with an electric roller door to the front driveway and a side door to the side access and garden area.
This detached bungalow is situated in a highly sought after location of St. Catherine's Hill and set within the coveted Twynham School catchment area. The area boasts scenic walks with local beauty spots and is an area of scientific interest. Due to the elevated position within Christchurch you have far-reaching views available from the top of the hill. There are a variety of independent local shops positioned nearby on Marlow Drive, and you are also within easy reach of the Historic town centre of Christchurch.
Property Information: Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: D EPC Rating: TBC
Property details
- Property type
- Detached Bungalow
- Council tax band
- D
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway, Off street
- Garden
- Front garden, Private garden, Rear garden, Back garden
- Heating
- Double glazing, Gas central
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Christchurch Station1.4 mi
- Pokesdown Station2.0 mi
- Bournemouth Station3.4 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in BH23 over the last 12 months: detached £540k · flat £223k · terraced £335k · semi-detached £400k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Hillside Drive Christchurch BH23 2SZ | Detached Freehold | 14 Aug 2026 | £610,000 |
| 101 Hillside Drive Christchurch BH23 2SZ | Detached Freehold | 3 Feb 2025 | £526,000 |
| 52 Hillside Drive Christchurch BH23 2TA | Detached Freehold | 29 Jan 2025 | £520,000 |
| 69 Hillside Drive Christchurch BH23 2RT | Detached Freehold | 11 Dec 2024 | £506,000 |
| 121 Hillside Drive Christchurch BH23 2SZ | Detached Freehold | 4 Oct 2024 | £550,000 |
| 5 Hillside Drive Christchurch BH23 2RS | Semi-detached Freehold | 3 Jun 2024 | £685,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in BH23
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Tom Harris Estates, Christchurch on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 29 Apr 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 03/11/2026.
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