Summary - 10, AVON WHARF, BRIDGE STREET, CHRISTCHURCH BH23 1DJ
3 bed 2 bath Town House
Three-storey waterside townhouse with mooring, garage and river views in historic Christchurch.
Allocated parking space plus private integral garage
7‑metre floating mooring; pontoon maintenance cost £225 pa
West-facing terrace, split-level garden with Millboard decking and hot tub
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms; open-plan kitchen/dining, balcony with river views
Share of freehold with 962 years remaining; service charge £500 pa
EPC current D (65), double glazing pre-2002, walls assumed without insulation
Listing calls it "new build" but construction date recorded as 1967–1975
Local crime level reported as high; council tax Band E (above average)
Set on Bridge Street in the heart of historic Christchurch, this three-bedroom, three-storey townhouse offers waterside living with a private 7-metre floating mooring. The property benefits from river views, an allocated parking space plus an integral garage, a west-facing terrace and a recently refurbished low-maintenance rear garden with Millboard decking and hot tub. Solar thermal tubes provide a degree of renewable hot water heating and broadband speeds up to 1,000 Mbps are available.
Internally the layout works well for family life or downsizers who want easy access to the town and harbour. The mid-level open-plan kitchen/dining opens onto a sun terrace, the living room has an east-facing balcony over the Avon, and bedrooms occupy the upper floors where Velux windows frame river and priory views. Practical features include a downstairs wet room, an upstairs family bathroom with a Jacuzzi bath, built-in bedroom storage and a useful garage/utility space.
Buyers should note a few material points: the listing describes the property as a new build but construction dates are recorded as 1967–1975, and external cavity walls are assumed to have no added insulation. Double glazing pre-dates 2002 and the Energy Performance Rating is D (current 65, potential 85). Annual costs include a £500 service charge and a further £225 for maintenance of the communal pontoon associated with the mooring. The local area records a higher crime level than the national average.
With 962 years remaining on a share-of-freehold lease and a sensible service charge, this property suits purchasers seeking a waterside home with boating access and town-centre convenience. It will particularly appeal to those prioritising location, river views and easy low‑maintenance outdoor entertaining, though buyers focused on the highest thermal efficiency may want to budget for insulation and window upgrades.
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