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See how verdicts work3-bedroom flat · BH22 8DS
For saleReduced £10k (−2.8%) on 17 AugListed 129 days
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This versatile well-maintained apartment is situated on the top (second floor) and is accessed via a secure entry phone and passenger lift in one of the areas most popular purpose built blocks, notable for its accessibility to a nearby shopping parade, Ferndown town centre, regular bus routes and West Parley.
The accommodation comprises: Three bedrooms, served by a quality en-suite bathroom and main bathroom with an additional shower cubicle, comprehensively fitted kitchen and spacious lounge with a patio door to the private balcony and an open arch to the more formal dining area, which also has access to the kitchen.
Other benefits include a superb reception hallway providing an immediate feeling of space with ample storage, solid wood bespoke interior doors, modern updated electric heaters, privately owned garage in a nearby block and Share of Freehold.
• Three bedroom second floor apartment with private balcony, garage and Share of Freehold • Security entry phone • Communal entrance hallway - stairs and passenger lift to all floors • Reception hallway – well-proportioned entrance hall with high quality solid wood partially glazed doors to the main principal rooms, a door to a walk-in storage cloaks cupboard and sliding mirror fronted double doors to a large airing cupboard with hot water tank and slatted shelving, wall-mounted Kyros modern storage heater and double doors to the lounge • Lounge - window to the rear overlooking the communal gardens and a further patio door giving access to the balcony, wall-mounted electric storage heater, centrally positioned feature solid ornate stone mantel piece, backdrop and hearth with inset electric flame effect fire, partial dividing archway to the dining area • Dining area – window to the rear, wall-mounted modern electric storage heater and a further door to the kitchen • Balcony – particularly private and secluded outlook with raised opaque glazed panelled surrounds and tiled flooring • Kitchen/breakfast room – Modern matching white suite with comprehensive range of base and wall-mounted units, adjoining worktops, one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit, window above overlooking the communal grounds, raised and integrated AEG oven and Hotpoint microwave, ceramic inset hob and extractor hood above, glazed display cabinets, partial breakfast bar, space, power and plumbing for a washing machine, individual fridge and freezer, tiled flooring, space for a dishwasher, fully tiled walls and a door returning to the hallway • Bedroom one – immediate lobby entrance where there is access to the en-suite and an arch through to the main bedroom, window to the side aspect, wall-mounted modern electric storage heater and comprehensive range of bespoke fitted bedroom furniture to include double door wardrobes, mirror fronted single wardrobes, dressing table, matching drawers and bedside tables • En-suite – superbly finished with tiled walls and porcelain tiled flooring, incorporating a matching suite with panelled bath, WC, vanity unit with monobloc oval wash hand basin, window to the side aspect, Victorian style radiator and towel rail • Bedroom two – double glazed window to the side, wall-mounted modern electric storage heater, range of fitted wardrobes • Bedroom three – window to the front aspect, wall-mounted modern electric night storage heater, door to built-in cupboard housing the fuse boxes • Bathroom – Beautifully appointed stylish matching suite comprising panelled bath, vanity unit with monobloc inset basin, WC and additional corner shower unit with fitted electric shower, fully tiled walls and flooring, chrome heated towel rail and extractor fan Red Roofs comprises of two separate buildings with landscaped gardens, parking for residents on a first come first basis and access to a privately owned garage in an adjacent block Lease: Share of Freehold on a 999 year lease from 1973 Service Charge: £736.00 per quarter council tax band: E EPC rating: F agents notes: The heating system, mains and appliances have not been tested by Hearnes Estate Agents.
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