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See how verdicts work4-bedroom flat · BH19 1BT
For saleListed 1124 days
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About
This spacious maisonette is situated on the first and second floor of a substantial terraced building above commercial premises in the heart of the town approximately 150 metres from the beach.
The original property is thought to date back to the early 20th Century and is predominantly of brick construction under a Mansard style roof covered with slate.
Approached by its own personal entrance, 9a Institute Road offers particularly spacious accommodation with 4 good sized bedrooms and a good sized East facing roof terrace.
The property offers scope for redevelopment, subject to consent. Swanage lies at the eastern tip of the Isle of Purbeck delightfully situated between the Purbeck Hills.
It has a fine, sandy beach, and is an attractive mixture of old stone cottages and more modern properties all of which blend in well with the peaceful surroundings.
To the south is the Durlston Country Park renowned for being the gateway to the Jurassic Coast and World Heritage Coastline.
Approached by its own personal entrance with staircase leading to the first floor this town centre apartment offers particularly spacious accommodation.
The living room spans the width of the property and has a large bay window and feature fireplace.
The separate kitchen is fitted with a range of white gloss units, contrasting worktops and has space for a range style cooker, dishwasher and fridge freezer and has access to the roof terrace.
The spacious master bedroom with double doors to the roof terrace completes the first floor accommodation.
Living Room 5.66m x 4.89m excl bay (18'7" x 16' excl bay Kitchen 5.08m x 2.64m (16'8" x 8'8") Bedroom 1 4.01m x 3.74m (13'2" x 12'3") On the second floor there are three double bedrooms; bedroom two is at the rear of the building, bedrooms three and four are both West facing.
The family bathroom is fitted with a white suite including bath with shower over. The attic room is accessed from a paddle staircase leading from the second floor landing.
Bedroom 2 3.96m x 3.74m (13' x 12'3") Bedroom 3 4.74m x 2.79m (15'7" x 9'2") Bedroom 4 3.62m x 2.75m (11'10" x 9') Bathroom 2.59m x 1.6m (8'6" x 5'3") Attic Room 5.32m x 3.3m (17'5" x 10'10") Outside, there is a good sized East facing timber decked roof terrace.
Roof Terrace 5.02m x 2.58m (16'6" x 8'5" tenure Leasehold. 99 year lease from 1 January 1992. A lease extension is in the process of being negotiated.
Ground Rent £50pa, shared maintenance liability (two thirds), which is paid on an as and when basis. All lettings are permitted, pets at the discretion of the Management Company.
Services All mains services connected. Council tax Band B - £2,091.79 for 2025/2026.
Viewings Strictly by appointment through the Sole Agents, Corbens, The postcode for this property is BH19 1BT Property Ref INS1811
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