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See how verdicts work3-bedroom flat · BH4 9HN
Sold STCReduced £25k (−8.3%) on 27 OctListed 219 days
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About
***GUIDE PRICE £300,000 - £315,000*** This generously sized top floor apartment offers a wonderful sense of character, with bright, airy rooms and a pleasant outlook.
The current owners have thoughtfully upgraded the property, including the installation of a new boiler in 2020, along with updated pipework and radiators.
The building benefits from lift access to the second floor, where a door opens into a spacious entrance hall.
From here, there is access to a rear entrance with a staircase leading down to the communal gardens, as well as a useful cloakroom/utility room.
A lovely reception lobby provides access to the principal living spaces, including an impressive 20ft lounge with a feature fireplace, and a well-appointed 18ft kitchen/dining room which opens onto a balcony with pleasant outlook over the gardens.
The accommodation is completed by three bedrooms, the generous principal bedroom features a bay window and an en-suite bathroom, while bedroom two also benefits from its own en-suite.
A third bedroom provides additional flexibility for family, guests, or home working.
Externally, the communal grounds are mainly laid to lawn, offering an attractive and well-maintained outdoor space for residents to enjoy. The location is particularly desirable.
The apartment benefits from direct rear access into Bournemouth Gardens, where scenic footpaths lead all the way into the town centre, offering a wide range of shops, restaurants, and leisure activities.
The award-winning coastline is also within easy reach, including Bournemouth Beach and the stunning shores of Sandbanks.
The vibrant Westbourne village is just a short distance away, known for its café culture, boutique shopping, and excellent dining options.
From here, picturesque chine walks provide attractive routes down to the beach.
Transport links are excellent, with mainline rail services available from Bournemouth railway station and Poole railway station, as well as the nearby Branksome railway station.
Tenure - Share of Freehold Length of Lease - 999 years from 25th March 1968 Service Charge - £3,861.76 per annum Management Agent - Foxes Pet Policy - Noted in the 'General Regulations' set by the Management Company.
It reads as follows:- “Domestic Animals - No dog, cat bird or any other animal shall be allowed to reside in any flat without the previous written consent of the managing agents or management committee.
Such consent may only be granted on the following conditions: a) The consent may be withdrawn at the discretion of the management committee on any reasonable complaint of disturbance or annoyance from other residents.
b) When passing over any part of the communal areas, including the grounds, the animal shall be carried or controlled on a lead.” Parking - On street parking Utilities - Mains Gas, electricity and water Drainage - Mains drainage Broadband - Refer to Ofcom website Mobile Signal - Refer to Ofcom website Council Tax - Band D EPC Rating - D
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About 19 Surrey Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH4
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