Arnewood Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 5DG

Every buyer has a wish list. Most flats make you compromise on at least two or three things. This one doesn’t.

You’re on the ground floor with direct access into a genuinely good-sized private garden – and it’s been sensibly split into two parts. One section works perfectly for the shed and general storage, keeping the “stuff” out of the way. The other is the main garden: a big, open entertaining space that’s BBQ-ready, ideal for a table and chairs, outdoor sofa and some room left over for ball games. It’s proper outside space you can actually live in, not just look at.

Inside, the main living space is bright and open plan, with big windows bringing in loads of natural light. The lounge/diner connects straight into the kitchen, so it works really well day to day and when you’ve got people over. It feels more like a house layout, just on one level.

The main bedroom is a good double with its own en-suite shower room. The second bedroom is a flexible bonus – guest room, office, hobby space, whatever you need it to be.

You’ve also got off-road parking (huge plus in Southbourne), a solid lease and no forward chain, so you can just get on with moving.

Add in how close you are to the high street and the fact you can walk to the beach, and it’s pretty clear why flats like this don’t come up very often. If you’ve been waiting for something a bit better than the standard two-bed with a token outside space, this is the one to come and see.