Estate agents in Friars Cliff
Letting, management, long and winter lets, sales and valuations for the bungalows and family houses behind Friars Cliff Beach, between Mudeford and Highcliffe, from the Flexiestays group.
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Letting, renting and selling in Friars Cliff
Letting agents in Friars Cliff
Tenant find, rent collection and fully managed lettings for Friars Cliff bungalows and family houses, with referenced tenants, every legal check done, and the Flexiestays group's register of people looking for a home near the beach.
Letting agents
Property management in Friars Cliff
Full management for Friars Cliff landlords: rent collected and chased, inspections, repairs through contractors who cover Christchurch, safety certificates renewed, and every tenancy run to the Renters' Rights Act.
Property management
Long term lets in Friars Cliff
Furnished stays of 28 nights or more in a Friars Cliff house, let through the Flexiestays platform to contractors, hospital staff, relocations and households between homes, with the group's apartments in central Bournemouth as well.
Long term lets
Winter lets in Friars Cliff
Let a Friars Cliff holiday home or furnished house from November to March to people who need it for a month or more, then take it back for the summer, through Flexiestays, Bournemouth's number one platform for winter and long stays.
Winter lets
Sell your property in Friars Cliff
Selling a bungalow or family house in Friars Cliff: a valuation that prices the walk to the beach properly, marketing aimed at downsizers, families and second home buyers, and a sale managed through to completion.
Selling your property
Property valuation in Friars Cliff
Free sales and rental valuations for Friars Cliff bungalows and houses, priced on the distance to the beach, the plot, parking, condition and comparable sales, with a written figure and the reasons behind it.
Property valuationFriars Cliff is a small residential estate behind its own beach, between Mudeford and Highcliffe, laid out in the first half of the 20th century. Almost everything here is a whole house or bungalow, so rentals are family and retirement homes rather than flats, and few come to market in any year.
Friars Cliff is a small estate of bungalows and family houses behind its own beach, between Mudeford and Highcliffe on the eastern side of Christchurch. Homes here are whole houses with gardens, close to the sand, and few change hands or come up to rent in a year. Flexie Estate Agents lets, manages, sells and values them from our Bournemouth office, as part of the group that lets 130 properties.
Renting in Friars Cliff
What comes up to rent is a house: a detached bungalow, a chalet bungalow or a family home with a drive. Tenants are mostly families who want the beach at the end of the road, and couples who want single-storey living near the promenade. With so little stock, a good house can attract several applicants, so have references and a deposit ready.
For a furnished home for a few weeks or months, long term lets in Friars Cliff explains how a landlord's furnished house can be let from 28 nights with bills included, and winter lets in Friars Cliff covers November to March.
Buying and selling in Friars Cliff
Buyers are downsizers, families moving to the coast and people looking for a second home within a walk of the beach. Single-storey homes with parking are the most asked for, and roads nearer Steamer Point and the promenade carry a premium. Many houses have been extended or rebuilt, so planning history matters at a sale.
Selling your property in Friars Cliff explains how we market a home here, and property valuation in Friars Cliff sets out what we look at before we give a figure. Our guide on how property valuations work covers the method.
Letting a property in Friars Cliff
Many homes here were holiday lets or second homes, and BCP Council's 100% council tax premium on furnished second homes, at the time of writing, has changed the sums for their owners. Some now let to a tenant, some let furnished for longer stays. Letting agents in Friars Cliff covers tenant find and referencing, and property management in Friars Cliff covers the tenancy after move in. The landlord legal checklist lists what every let needs.
Getting around
Christchurch station, on the line to London Waterloo, is a short drive west, and Hinton Admiral serves the Highcliffe side. Buses run along the main road, and the A35 reaches Bournemouth, the airport at Hurn and the New Forest. Day to day, most residents use a car, so a driveway is part of what a tenant or a buyer is paying for.
Nearby areas
Mudeford and its quay are along the shore to the west, Highcliffe and its castle to the east, and Burton is inland across the A35. Christchurch is the town Friars Cliff belongs to.
Living in Friars Cliff
The homes.Detached bungalows, chalet bungalows and detached family houses on quiet roads running back from the clifftop, most with gardens and driveways. Very few flats. Most homes are freehold, many have been extended or rebuilt, and the roads nearest the beach and Steamer Point carry the highest values.
Transport
Christchurch station, on the main line between London Waterloo and Weymouth, is a short drive west, and Hinton Admiral station serves the Highcliffe side. Buses run along the main road towards Christchurch and Highcliffe, and the A35 links to Bournemouth and the New Forest.
Schools and universities
Primary schools in Mudeford and Highcliffe are within a short drive, with secondary schools in Highcliffe and Christchurch. Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth are a drive or bus journey west. Check catchments with BCP Council before you rent or buy.
Work and hospitals
The Royal Bournemouth Hospital on Castle Lane East is the nearest major hospital. Bournemouth Airport and the Aviation Park at Hurn, Christchurch town centre and the employers of central Bournemouth are all within commuting distance by car.
Shops and eating
A beach cafe sits on the Friars Cliff promenade. Everyday shopping is on Highcliffe's high street or in Christchurch, and Mudeford Quay has a pub and a fish stall a walk along the shore.
Beaches and parks
Friars Cliff Beach, sand and shingle with a promenade of beach huts and views to the Isle of Wight, is at the end of the road. Avon Beach adjoins it to the west, and Steamer Point's clifftop woodland leads east to Highcliffe Castle.
Who rents and buys in Friars Cliff
Families who want a house near the sand
Three beaches within walking distance, quiet roads and gardens make Friars Cliff a family address. Tenants with children and buyers moving from London or the Home Counties look for a house here rather than a flat elsewhere.
Downsizers and retirees
Single-storey bungalows with parking and a short level walk to the promenade suit people retiring to the coast. They buy, and they also rent furnished for a few months while a sale elsewhere completes.
Second home owners
Homes within sight of the sea are bought as second homes and holiday lets. BCP Council's 100% council tax premium on furnished second homes has pushed some owners to let them for longer stays or to sell.
People working at the airport and the hospital
Contractors at the Aviation Park and staff at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital want a furnished house with a drive for weeks or months, within a short drive of Hurn and Castle Lane East.
Furnished homes to rent near Friars Cliff
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 Friars Cliff: questions
Is Friars Cliff a good place to rent a family home?
For a family that wants a house and garden close to the beach, yes. The estate is mostly detached bungalows and houses on quiet roads, with Friars Cliff Beach, Avon Beach and Steamer Point within walking distance. Few homes come up to rent, so register early and be ready to reference quickly.
Do homes near the beach in Friars Cliff sell for more?
Generally, yes. Roads closest to the promenade and Steamer Point, and homes with any sea view, attract buyers who will pay for the walk to the sand. How much more depends on the house, the plot and its condition, which is why we value each property on a visit.
Which council covers Friars Cliff?
BCP Council, which covers Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It sets council tax, including the 100% premium on furnished second homes that applied at the time of writing, and runs planning, licensing and parking. Friars Cliff sits in the Mudeford, Stanpit and West Highcliffe ward.
Can I let my Friars Cliff holiday home for longer stays?
Yes. A furnished bungalow or house can be let to a tenant on an assured periodic tenancy, or let furnished for stays of 28 nights or more through the Flexiestays platform, including winter lets from November to March. Each route has different tax, council tax and legal consequences, so we set them out before you choose.
How do I get to London from Friars Cliff?
Christchurch station, a short drive west, and Hinton Admiral station, towards Highcliffe, are both on the South Western Railway line to London Waterloo. Trains also run to Bournemouth, Southampton and Weymouth. Check the current timetable for journey times.
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