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See how verdicts work3-bedroom flat · BH1 3EJ
Under offerListed 261 days
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About
An unusually large elevated ground floor apartment offered for sale in simply stunning condition throughout, located on Bournemouth's favoured East Cliff in this landmark building with access to the cliff top and the stunning sandy beaches below.
The property is located in one of the East Cliff's most popular iconic blocks occupying a prominent cliff top position with pedestrian access to the Overcliff where a path leads you down to the miles of golden sandy beaches.
The promenade provides a delightful stroll along the front to Bournemouth Town Centre which offers superb shopping, entertainment and leisure facilities.
Albany is renowned in the town for fabulous lifestyle living with 24-hour Concierge services and high levels of security, as well as beautifully maintained gardens and grounds.
The building is exceptionally well-run by the management committee and they strive to maintain the respected reputation the building has with a modernisation programme under way, finishing in 2025, to enhance and improve the quality that the building's reputation currently commands.
This apartment is one of the finest in terms of specification that we have seen for some years in Albany and has been extensively modernised throughout to a high level of specification including Kosher fully-fitted kitchen/breakfast room and lavishly fitted bathrooms.
It could also be purchased fully furnished.
The spacious and well-planned accommodation offers an impressive reception Hallway, large through double-aspect Sitting/Dining Room with access to an enclosed and open Sun Balcony, stunning fully-fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom, two further Bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower Room, Ample Storage.
The building has two recently replaced lifts per floor with Service Lift giving access to a Secure Underground Parking Space, management Central Heating and Hot Water, high levels of Security.
The block is set in beautifully kept manicured Gardens and Grounds. Share of Freehold - Service Charge figures available from selling Agents on request. Council Tax Band D. EPC Rating C.
Please Note: Holiday lettings/AirBnB and pets are not permitted in this building.
Value & comps
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About Manor Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1
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