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16 Glen Road, Bournemouth, BH5 1HR** Character top floor studio with separate kitchen, conveniently positioned for Boscombe’s beaches and amenities** **Key features** - Top floor studio flat - Characterful sloping ceilings and roof windows - Separate fitted kitchen - Shower room - Electric heating - Convenient for sandy beaches and Boscombe Pier - Access to local shops, cafés and transport links - Lease remaining, service charge, EPC and Council Tax band TBC **Property description** Situated on Glen Road, this appealing top floor studio flat offers a bright and characterful home within an attractive converted building, conveniently positioned for the coast and Boscombe’s everyday amenities.
The studio room combines living and sleeping space, with a roof window providing natural light and sloping ceilings adding character.
The room offers space for a bed, seating and a desk, as illustrated in the photographs.
A separate kitchen features cream-coloured cabinets, work surfaces, a sink and drainer, and an electric hob with extractor above. A roof window and exposed beams complement the room’s character.
The shower room comprises an enclosed shower, pedestal wash basin and WC, with tiled flooring and partially tiled walls. The property benefits from electric heating.
**Location** Boscombe’s sandy beach and historic pier provide opportunities for coastal walks, with seafront cafés and restaurants adding to the area’s appeal.
Shopping facilities include the Sovereign Shopping Centre and the shops and cafés around Boscombe’s Christchurch Road shopping area.
Boscombe Bus Station provides connections across the surrounding area, while Pokesdown railway station offers a further option for travel.
Local medical facilities include Shelley Manor Medical Centre on Beechwood Avenue, with Day Lewis Pharmacy at the same location.
**Property information** - Heating: Electric - Lease remaining: 189 years from 1 March 2000 - Service charge: £550 p/a approx.
- Ground rent: £150 p/a - EPC rating: D (as of 23rd October 2026) - Council Tax band: B (as of 23rd October 2026) Viewing is recommended to appreciate the flat’s character and coastal setting.
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Prospective buyers are advised to verify the measurements before incurring any expenses. Whites Estates has not conducted tests on any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings, or services.
It is the responsibility of the buyers to assess the working condition of all appliances. Whites Estates has not undertaken the verification of the property's legal title.
Buyers must seek verification from their solicitor.
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