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ATTENTION CASH BUYERS ** FANTASTIC EAST CLIFF INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY ** UNBELIEVABLE VALUE CHARACTER FLAT This two bedroom, first floor flat exudes charm and is full of character.
Located in Merton Court, which enjoys an excellent location, being situated adjacent to Bournemouth's highly sought after East Cliff with its beach access points; only a few hundred yards from Lansdowne with its local shops and close to all the excellent amenities in Bournemouth Town centre.
There are excellent public transport links close by, being on a main bus route and within walking distance of the Main Line Train Station.
The property would now benefit from some internal updating and with approximately 60 years left on the Lease, a cash purchase would be advantageous.
The property occupies a quieter rearward position in the building and is accessed via an internal flight of stairs solely used by this flat.
With split level accommodation there is a lovely character feel once inside the flat; the entrance hall features a large fitted sliding door cupboard giving excellent storage options and leads to bedroom one, which is fitted out with bedroom furniture and wardrobes.
Steps down lead to a further hallway with access to the lounge, separate kitchen, modern shower room and second bedroom.
The property would make an ideal Buy to Let Investment or a great base as a second-home near to the sea and golden sandy beaches.
Further benefits include an intercom entry system, communal seasonal central heating system serving radiators in the flat (included in service charge), double glazing throughout, communal gardens with bike racks and an allocated off road parking space.
The property is offered with no chain.
COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL ENTRANCE HALL 12' 5" x 3' 9" including cupboards (3.78m x 1.14m) INNER HALL 15' 3" x 2' 9" (4.65m x 0.84m) + 3' 10" x 3' 0" (1.17m x 0.91m) LOUNGE 11' 10" x 9 ' 8" (3.61m x 2.95m) KITCHEN 7' 0" x 5' 5" (2.13m x 1.65m) BEDROOM ONE 12' 0" x 10' 2" including wardrobes (3.66m x 3.1m) BEDROOM TWO 11' 0" x 10' 5" (3.35m x 3.18m) + 4' 8" x 3' 1" (1.42m x 0.94m) SHOWER ROOM 6' 10" x 4' 4" (2.08m x 1.32m) OUTSIDE ALLOCATED OFF ROAD PARKING COMMUNAL GARDENS TENURE & CHARGES Leasehold - Remainder of a 99 year Lease with approximately 60 years remaining Ground Rent TBC Service Charge: Currently £982 per quarter including communal central heating, water rates, building insurance, gardening, maintenance and contribution to the reserve fund.
Council Tax Band: B (£1894 for 2026/2027) EPC: Rated D to 2036 (51 sq.
meters) DISCLAIMER Please note that while every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, errors and omissions can occasionally occur.
The details supplied regarding lease terms are based on information obtained from the Land Registry and other relevant sources at the time of review.
Any building alterations, consents, or planning permissions relating to the property have not been verified by House & Son.
Verification of such matters, as well as confirmation of lease details and any other legal documentation, should be undertaken by the purchaser's or purchaser's legal representative prior to reliance or completion of any transaction.
House & Son accepts no liability for any loss or inconvenience arising from reliance on information provided in error, save as otherwise required by law.
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