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See how verdicts work2-bedroom maisonette · BH19 1QJ
For saleReduced £35k (−12.5%) on 26 OctListed 588 days
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About
SITUATION: Approximately half a mile to the north of Swanage town centre close to the Beach Gardens with its bowling green, putting greens and tennis courts, convenient for access to the beach, seafront and open country walks.
DESCRIPTION: A ground and first floor maisonette, purpose-built, we understand, in the 1970's within a block of rendered and Purbeck stone elevations under a tiled roof.
This maisonette has its own ground floor entrance and is being offered for sale with no forward chain.
The grounds are a particular feature of Dolphin Court with well maintained gardens and unallocated visitors/residents parking spaces. The property also has its own garage.
ACCOMMODATION: ENTRANCE HALL: Obscure double-glazed window and front door, cupboard housing fuse box, telephone point, radiator, under stairs storage cupboard. KITCHEN (W): 9'6" (2.9m) x 7'2" (2.18m).
Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and work surfaces with drawers, cupboards, space and plumbing for washing machine under, space for fridge/freezer, gas and electric cooker points, tiled splash backs, wall cupboards, Glowworm gas boiler.
LOUNGE (E): 16'2" (4.92m) x 11'7" (3.52m). TV aerial point, radiator, central heating thermostat. FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Loft access, shelved linen cupboard.
SHOWER ROOM/W.C.: Fully tiled walls, shower cubicle with electric shower unit, wash basin with mixer tap, low level W.C., towel radiator, obscure double-glazed window.
BEDROOM 2 (E): 8'8" (2.64m) x 8'8" (2.64m) max. Radiator, view over the Beach Gardens and glimpse of the sea. BEDROOM 1 (W): 12'9" (3.89m) x 10'2" (3.1m).
Radiator, storage cupboard, glimpse of the hills.
OUTSIDE: The block has communal grounds which are well maintained with gardens which are mainly lawned, have flower and shrub beds and ornamental trees. Clothes drying and dustbin areas.
Visitors/residents unallocated parking spaces. GARAGE: 15'5" (4.7m) x 7'11" (2.4m). Up and over door.
TENURE & MAINTENANCE: Although technically leasehold for a term of 999 years from 25/12/1976 we understand each lessee owns a share of the freehold. Peppercorn ground rent.
Most recent annual service charge amounted to £700. We understand lettings are permitted (although not Air BnB), as are pets with approval.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Property type: Purpose-built maisonette. Construction: Standard. Electric supply: Mains. Water supply: Mains. Heating: Mains gas. Broadband: FTTP (checker.ofcom.org.uk/).
Mobile signal/coverage: Please see: checker.ofcom.org.uk/ COUNCIL TAX: Band C: £2390.61 payable for 2025/26 (excluding discounts). VIEWING: By appointment only please, with the Agents MILES & SON.
Our office is open Monday-Friday 9.00am-5/5.30 pm and Saturday 9.00am-3pm April-October inclusive, 9.00am-12.30 pm at other times. 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.
Internal measurements and site measurements where given are approximate and intended only as a guide as obstacles may well have prevented accuracy.
Floor plans are not to scale and are for guidance only. You are advised to check the availability of this property before travelling to view.
An appointment to view should be made and all negotiations conducted through Miles & Son.
Value & comps
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About Northbrook Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19
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