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Mudeford, 39 Mudeford, BH23

Bedrooms
9
Bathrooms
9

Key Features

  • Landmark former hotel with planning permission for nine contemporary apartments
  • Rare turnkey development opportunity with planning permission already secured
  • Elegant New England inspired exterior refurbishment approved
  • Stylish apartments designed for modern, energy efficient living
  • Bright, spacious layouts with well planned contemporary interiors
  • Generous plot with resident parking and landscaped communal grounds
  • Opportunity to create a prestigious residential development in a high demand location
  • Strong investment opportunity with established rental appeal
  • Close to Mudeford Quay, Christchurch Harbour and local amenities
  • Excellent potential for future value enhancement following refurbishment

Description

PLEASE READ:

This purchase does NOT include the cost of refurbishment or conversion to flats. This sale price is for the property, and planning permission for conversion to flats.

A quote for refurbishment/conversion can be established upon discussion of purchase of the property.

Additionally, applicants are welcome to purchase the property and take on the refurbishment/conversion with an external contractor.

For further enquiries on pricing and specifics, please contact Appletree Development Homes at

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a landmark coastal property with planning permission granted for the creation of nine beautifully designed contemporary apartments. Occupying a generous plot in the heart of sought after Mudeford, just a short walk from the coastline, this former hotel offers developers and investors the chance to deliver a prestigious residential scheme that blends modern living with the enduring character of an established local building.

The approved plans have been thoughtfully conceived to transform the property into a collection of nine high quality apartments, carefully designed to appeal to a broad range of purchasers, from professionals and downsizers to second home owners and those seeking a low maintenance coastal lifestyle.

Each apartment has been planned with contemporary living in mind, offering bright, well proportioned interiors that maximise natural light and provide comfortable, functional spaces for modern everyday living. Designed and constructed to current building standards, the finished homes will deliver the energy efficiency, durability and low maintenance benefits expected of a new build development, while retaining the charm and presence of the former hotel.

Planning permission has also been granted for an extensive external refurbishment, introducing an elegant New England inspired appearance with attractive weatherboarding, traditional detailing and a welcoming entrance that enhances the building's already impressive character. The carefully considered design ensures the development will sit comfortably within its surroundings while creating a distinctive and highly desirable residential address.

Externally, the generous site provides valuable parking and landscaped communal grounds, creating an attractive setting for residents while complementing the quality of the proposed homes. The combination of modern construction, thoughtful design and established coastal location presents a compelling opportunity within an area where demand for quality apartments continues to remain strong.

Mudeford is one of Dorset's most desirable coastal destinations, renowned for its picturesque harbour, sandy beaches and relaxed seaside atmosphere. Future residents will enjoy easy access to Mudeford Quay, Avon Beach and Christchurch Harbour, together with an excellent selection of cafés, restaurants, pubs and local amenities, all within walking distance. Christchurch town centre and excellent transport links further enhance the appeal of this outstanding location.

With planning permission already secured, a highly attractive architectural design and an enviable coastal setting, this represents a rare opportunity to deliver a collection of nine contemporary apartments that successfully combine the elegant convenience and efficiency of modern construction with the distinctive character of a much loved former hotel.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-08-08

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Private Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

5.5 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 89% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Mudeford Junior School540 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    255
    Type
    Community school
  • Mudeford Community Infants' School828 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 7
    Pupils
    176
    Type
    Community school
  • Somerford Primary School0.8 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    169
    Type
    Community school
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    199
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • The Priory Church of England Primary School1.2 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    198
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • The Grange School0.9 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    429
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Twynham School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,651
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Highcliffe School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,519
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 18
    Pupils
    1,967
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Avonbourne Boys' Academy3.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    846
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Boys

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Lidl Somerford Christchurch, Christchurch0.7 miles
M&S Christchurch BP, Christchurch0.7 miles
Aldi Somerford Christchurch, Christchurch0.9 miles

GP surgery

Christchurch Medical Practice0.7 miles

Pharmacy

Mudeford Pharmacy609 metres

Hospital

Christchurch Hospital2.1 miles

Green space

Playing Field51 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Christchurch Rail Station1.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Coastguard Way53 metres

Typical drive times

Ringwood19 min · 9.5 miles
New Milton14 min · 5.5 miles
Bournemouth16 min · 7.4 miles
Christchurch5 min · 2 miles
Southampton (city)39 min · 23 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

£14.99 · one-off purchase

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