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See how verdicts work5-bedroom flat · BH6 5AE
For saleListed 150 days
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About
Offering over 1500 Sq. Ft of flexible accommodation, a private rear garden, and off road parking, this period apartment is the complete package and simply must be seen!
Set on Southbourne Road the property is well located within the heart of the SOBO community, giving easy access to the areas golden sandy beaches and being just a short walk from Southbourne Grove which offers a variety of restaurants, nightlife options, and shops.
Occupying the entire first and second floor or a converted period building, the property offers exceptionally spacious accommodation complimented by high ceilings and many original features, and also has a private ground floor entrance.
Eminently flexible, accommodation can be arranged with up to five bedrooms over two floors. Or alternatively, and as our clients previously arranged, with generous reception spaces set on both floors.
Set on the first floor, an integrated kitchen is conveniently designed with a sleek aesthetic and leads to an enclosed balcony, the perfect spot for morning coffee and a space for your plants to flourish.
'The games room', also known as the living room, is prepared for new FIFA challenges and Fortnite adventures, complete with a pre-installed projection spot.
The first floor also offers a Master bedroom with mirrored wardrobes and a bay window, two further bedrooms, and a luxury bathroom with twin sinks and a corner bath.
Ascending to the upper floor, a large room to the rear could make an exceptional bedroom or living space and boasts a South facing Velux roof balcony.
The top floor also offering a further bedroom (or a great study), and a shower room. The property benefits from a good-sized and private rear garden offering lawn, patio, and a wooden storage shed.
The garden can also be accessed via a lane to the rear leading from Hosker Road, double gates opening from the lane into the garden area to provide an off road parking space.
With plenty of internal and outside space, popular schools close by, and Southbourne's 'hotspots' all within easy striking distance, this is a great property sure to attract interest from a wide range of buyers.
Please call us to arrange your internal inspection. NB: The property is currently let and photos contained within our particulars were taken prior to their occupancy.
Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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About Southbourne Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6
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