Estate agents in Walkford
Letting, management, long and winter lets, sales and valuations for Walkford, the village behind Highcliffe on the Dorset side of the Hampshire border, from the Flexiestays group.
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Letting, renting and selling in Walkford
Letting agents in Walkford
Tenant find, rent collection and fully managed lettings for Walkford bungalows and family houses behind Highcliffe, with referenced tenants, BCP Council's rules applied correctly, and a team used to letting on the county border.
Letting agents
Property management in Walkford
Full management for Walkford landlords who live away: rent collected, regular inspections, repairs by trades who cover Highcliffe and Christchurch, compliance renewed, and tenancies run to the Renters' Rights Act.
Property management
Long term lets in Walkford
Furnished stays of 28 nights or more in a Walkford house near Highcliffe and Hinton Admiral station, let through the Flexiestays platform, with the group's apartments in central Bournemouth for anyone who needs to move in now.
Long term lets
Winter lets in Walkford
Let a Walkford holiday home or furnished house from November to March to families near relatives, contractors and people between homes, then take it back for summer, through Flexiestays.
Winter lets
Sell your property in Walkford
Selling a Walkford bungalow or family house: a valuation built on wide plots, the walk to Chewton Bunny and the beach, and the station, with marketing aimed at downsizers and families and the border questions answered up front.
Selling your property
Property valuation in Walkford
Free sales and rental valuations for Walkford bungalows and family houses, based on plot size, position, parking, condition and recent sales behind Highcliffe, with the figure and the reasons in writing.
Property valuationWalkford is a quiet residential village behind Highcliffe, on the Dorset side of the Walkford Brook, which marks the county border with Hampshire and New Milton. Homes are mostly bungalows and detached houses with gardens and drives, and they rent and sell to families, retirees and people who want the beach and the New Forest within reach.
Walkford is the quiet residential village behind Highcliffe, on the Dorset side of the Walkford Brook, where BCP Council's area ends and Hampshire begins. Its bungalows and detached houses with gardens and drives rent and sell to retirees, families and people who want the beach, the New Forest and a main line station within reach. Flexie Estate Agents lets, manages, sells and values homes here as part of the group that lets 130 properties in Bournemouth.
Renting in Walkford
What comes up to rent is a house: a bungalow, a chalet bungalow or a detached family home, almost always with a drive and a garden. Families take them for Highcliffe's schools and the space; couples and older tenants take the bungalows for level living close to the shops. Stock is limited, so a well-kept house can draw several applicants. Have references and a deposit ready.
For a furnished house for a month or more, long term lets in Walkford explains how a landlord's furnished home is let from 28 nights with bills included, and winter lets in Walkford covers November to March.
Buying and selling in Walkford
Buyers are mostly downsizers looking for a bungalow and families moving to the coast who want a bigger plot than central Highcliffe offers. Homes on the southern streets, closest to Chewton Bunny and the beach, are the most sought after. Because the county border is so close, buyers and their solicitors check which side of the brook a house sits on: it decides the council, the council tax rules and the planning authority.
Selling your property in Walkford explains how we market a home here, and property valuation in Walkford sets out what moves the figure. Buyers paying for a second home should read our guide to stamp duty first.
Letting a property in Walkford
Walkford houses let well to long-term tenants, and their owners are often away: retired elsewhere, or keeping a parent's former home. Letting agents in Walkford covers tenant find and referencing, and property management in Walkford runs the tenancy afterwards. Furnished homes also let to wedding guests' families and to people visiting relatives, through long stays and winter lets.
Getting around
Hinton Admiral station, just across the border, has trains to London Waterloo, Southampton and Bournemouth. The A35 runs north of the village towards Christchurch one way and Lyndhurst the other. Buses link Walkford with Highcliffe, Christchurch and New Milton, but most households run a car, which is why a drive matters to tenants and buyers.
Nearby areas
Highcliffe and its castle are directly south, and Friars Cliff is further west along the cliffs. New Milton is across the border in Hampshire, and Bransgore is north towards the forest. Christchurch is the town Walkford belongs to.
Living in Walkford
The homes.Bungalows, chalet bungalows and detached family houses built in the early and middle 20th century, almost all freehold with gardens and driveways, on residential roads and closes. Few flats. Many homes have been extended, and plots are generally larger than in central Highcliffe.
Transport
Hinton Admiral station, just over the border in Hampshire, is on the South Western Railway line to London Waterloo, Southampton, Bournemouth and Weymouth. The A35 runs north of the village towards Christchurch and Lyndhurst, and buses link Walkford with Highcliffe, Christchurch and New Milton.
Schools and universities
Primary and secondary schools in Highcliffe serve the village, with more in Christchurch and, across the border, New Milton. Because the county line is close, check which council's admissions apply to a specific address: BCP Council on the Walkford side.
Work and hospitals
Christchurch, Bournemouth Airport and the Aviation Park at Hurn are a drive west. The Royal Bournemouth Hospital on Castle Lane East is the main hospital. Lymington and the New Forest towns are within reach to the east.
Shops and eating
Highcliffe's high street, a short trip south, has everyday shops, cafes and restaurants. New Milton's town centre is a few minutes east across the border, and Christchurch is a drive west.
Beaches and parks
Chewton Bunny, a wooded nature reserve along the Walkford Brook, leads down to the sea. Highcliffe Beach, below wooded cliffs with views to the Isle of Wight and the Needles, is under a mile from the southern streets, and the New Forest National Park begins a short drive north.
Who rents and buys in Walkford
Retirees and downsizers
Level bungalows with gardens and drives, close to Highcliffe's shops and the clifftop, draw people retiring to the coast. They buy most of the bungalows that come up and rent while they search.
Families who want space
Larger plots than central Highcliffe, quiet closes and schools nearby bring families relocating to the Christchurch area, as tenants and as buyers.
Commuters and the main line
Hinton Admiral station gives Walkford a direct line to London Waterloo, Southampton and Bournemouth. People who work partly from home and travel to London or Southampton a few days a week rent and buy here for it.
Weddings, events and visiting families
Highcliffe Castle and the Chewton Glen hotel across the brook bring guests for weddings and events, and families visiting older relatives in Highcliffe need somewhere for weeks at a time. Both feed furnished lets.
Furnished homes to rent near Walkford
The group's apartments are in central Bournemouth and on the West Cliff: furnished lets from 28 nights, bills included.
Available Bills included Rent on application One-bedroom apartment to let, The Coast Hotel, Bournemouth
St Michael's Road, Bournemouth Minimum stay 28 nights · Furnished
Available Bills included Rent on application One-bedroom apartment to let, The Pebbles Hotel, Bournemouth
St Michael's Road, Bournemouth Minimum stay 28 nights · Furnished
Available Bills included Rent on application One-bedroom apartment to let, The Tower House Hotel, West Cliff
West Cliff Gardens, West Cliff Minimum stay 28 nights · FurnishedRated 4.9 on Google
Outstanding from start to finish
The apartment exceeded our expectations with its modern design and thoughtful touches throughout. Walking distance to both the seafront and shopping areas made it incredibly convenient. Clear instructions, responsive host. Would absolutely stay here again on our next visit to Bournemouth.
Modern, clean and superbly located
Lovely apartment in very close proximity to Bournemouth town centre and beach. Modern, very clean and well equipped. Onsite parking was a big plus, making it easy to explore the area. The host was very responsive and helpful throughout our stay.
Second stay, and we'll be back
Great apartment at a perfect location. Jack and the team were so easy to deal with. This is our second time at this apartment block and we'll definitely be returning. Clean, well-maintained, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Residents and guests of the furnished apartments we let and manage, in their own words, quoted as published. Each rating is the platform's own, read on the date shown. See every review
Estate agents in Walkford: questions
Is Walkford in Dorset or Hampshire?
Walkford is in Dorset, in BCP Council's area, on the west side of the Walkford Brook. Hampshire and New Forest District begin across the brook, where Chewton Glen and New Milton are. Walkford itself was in Hampshire before 1974. Council tax, planning and licensing for Walkford homes are BCP Council's.
Is Walkford a good place to rent a family home?
For families who want a house with a garden and drive, near the beach and the New Forest, yes. The village is mainly bungalows and detached houses on quiet roads, with Highcliffe's schools and shops close by. Few homes come up to rent, so register with us early.
How do I get to London from Walkford?
Hinton Admiral station, just across the border, is on the South Western Railway line to London Waterloo, with trains also to Southampton, Bournemouth and Weymouth. Most residents drive to the station. Check the current timetable for journey times.
Which council tax rules apply in Walkford?
BCP Council's. At the time of writing BCP charges a 100% council tax premium on furnished second homes. New Forest District Council, across the border, runs its own rules, so check which side of the brook a property is on before you buy a second home here.
Is Walkford close to the beach?
Yes. The southern streets are under a mile from Highcliffe Beach, and the path through Chewton Bunny follows the Walkford Brook down to the sea. Northern streets are further, and most residents drive or cycle to the clifftop.
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