1-bedroom flat · BH19 2RS
No longer listedListed 29 days
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About
SITUATION: In a slightly elevated position on the south western outskirts of Swanage, approximately one mile from the town centre and Main beach, convenient for access to open country walks and the 'Priests Way'.
Local amenities at Herston include a small supermarket/sub-post office. DESCRIPTION: A first floor flat in a block of twelve, forming part of a converted block with communal gardens and parking.
ACCOMMODATION: External staircase to shared entrance, communal area to own Front door.
LOUNGE/KITCHEN: 14' (4.27m) x 8'10" (2.7m) Open plan living space with Kitchen area, with single drainer with mixer tap and work surface and cupboards under and over sink unit and space for electric cooker/oven, tiles splash backs, airing cupboard housing pre-lagged hot water cylinder and fuse box, telephone point, TV point, electric radiator.
SHOWERROOM/W.C: Fully tiled, wash basin, shaver point, shower cubicle with Mira electric shower with shower curtain, low level w.c., extractor. BEDROOM: 7'11" (2.41m) x 7'4" (2.24m).
TV point, electric radiator. OUTSIDE: Allocated parking space, communal gardens/grounds. RESTRICTIONS: This property is not suitable for smokers.
Pets are permitted at the discretion of the management company. PAYMENT: Miles and Son will require a deposit equal to one month's rent, to be held throughout the tenancy.
This and the first months rent must be paid in advance prior to the commencement of the tenancy. Direct debit must be set up thereafter. SERVICES: All main services are connected except gas. N.B.
Any services or appliances mentioned above have not been tested by Miles & Son. Water, Electric and Council Tax bills to be transferred into the name of the tenant(s).
TV Licence, Telephone and Contents insurance to be arranged by tenants at their discretion. COUNCIL TAX: We have been advised by Purbeck District Council that the above property is in Band A.
Total payable for 2026/7 - £1878.71 (excluding discounts). Please contact Purbeck District Council to confirm before tenancy commences.
VIEWING: By appointment only please, with the Agents MILES & SON.
Our office is open Monday-Friday 9.00-5.00 pm and Saturday 9.00- 3.00pm, April to September inclusive, 9.00 to 12.30pm on a Saturday, October to March inclusive. All lunchtimes included.
The Property Misdescription Act 1991.
These particulars have been prepared to the best of our knowledge and belief in accordance with the Act and they shall not constitute an offer or the basis of any contract.
Our inspection of the property was purely to prepare these particulars and no form of survey, structural or otherwise was carried out.
Defects and/or other matters may be revealed on a survey carried out on your instructions. Room measurements, taken in accordance with the RICS recommended practice, to the nearest three inches.
Site measurements where given, are approximate and intended only as a guide as obstacles may well have prevented accuracy.
An appointment to view should be made and all negotiations conducted through Miles & Son.
Value & comps
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