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For saleReduced £20k (−7.1%) on 1 SepListed 70 days
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Two double bedroom first floor apartment, sought-after southbourne location, moments from award-winning beaches & southbourne grove amenities, ideal first time buy, investment or coastal home, open plan kitchen/dining/living room, two generous double bedrooms, modern fully tiled four-piece bathroom, garage providing off-road parking/storage Accommodation This well-presented first floor apartment is situated in the sought-after coastal suburb of Southbourne, just a short stroll from award-winning sandy beaches and the vibrant Southbourne Grove high street.
Further benefits include a useful built-in storage cupboard located on the first-floor landing, a garage within a block providing secure storage or off-road parking for one vehicle.
Available to view now, an internal inspection is highly recommended to appreciate all this superb coastal apartment has to offer Internally Offering bright and versatile accommodation throughout, the apartment comprises; a welcoming entrance hall leading to a spacious open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, with a large bay window flooding the space with natural light.
The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of floor and eye-level units, an electric oven, hob and extractor, with space and plumbing for white goods, as well as ample room for a dining table.
There are two generous double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefitting from an impressive corner bay window creating a wonderfully light and airy feel.
Currently arranged as an additional reception room, this versatile space can easily be reinstated as the main bedroom.
Completing the accommodation is a modern, fully tiled bathroom featuring a bath, separate shower enclosure, WC and wash hand basin Location Positioned on sought-after St Catherine's Road, this coastal home is just a three to five-minute walk from Southbourne's award-winning sandy beach.
Everyday amenities are equally close, with the independent cafés, boutiques and popular restaurants of Southbourne Grove around a five-minute stroll away.
Families will appreciate being adjacent to the highly regarded St Peter's Catholic School, while outdoor enthusiasts can reach the beautiful nature reserve at Hengistbury Head or the historic town centre of Christchurch in around ten minutes by car.
For commuters, Pokesdown railway station is approximately a five to seven-minute drive away, offering direct rail services to London Waterloo Tenure Leasehold. 141 Years Remaining.
Ground Rent - £0 pa.
Service Charge - £1,380 pa Broadband Broadband type - Ultrafast Highest available download speed - 5500 Mbps Highest available upload speed - 5500 Mbps Networks in your area - Openreach, CityFibre, Virgin Media Mobile Coverage/Performance EE - Good outdoor and in-home / 78% O2 - Good outdoor / 66% Three - Good outdoor, variable in-home / 75% Vodafone - Good outdoor / 81% Meyers Properties For the opportunity to see properties before they go on the market like our page on Facebook - Meyers Estate Agents Southbourne and Christchurch Important Note: These particulars are believed to be correct, but their accuracy is not guaranteed.
They do not form part of any contract.
Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise, nor that any of the services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order or have been tested.
Purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase
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