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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · BH4 8DN
For saleReduced £10k (−7.7%) on 14 JulListed 144 days
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About
** no forward chain ** close to westbourne village ** Link Homes Estate Agents are pleased to offer for sale this one bedroom, first floor retirement apartment situated just minutes from Westbourne Village.
Being sold with no forward chain and benefitting from an array of fine features including a good-sized bedroom offering fitted wardrobes, a well-presented kitchen, a bright and airy living room, a three-piece bathroom suite, ample storage throughout, a resident's Lounge, a resident's Laundry room and lovely communal grounds.
The Chines is a lovely retirement development situated in the much-desired BH4 postcode.
Westbourne has a wide range of attractions such as independent cafes, M&S, the Post Office, the Doctor's Surgery, Boots Pharmacy, pubs, the much loved Westbourne Arcade and many other convenient attractions.
The West Cliff beaches are only half a mile apart and also within walking distance.
The Bournemouth Wessex Way is very near by and gives direct access to the M27 motorway with London roughly just 1 hour 30 minutes commute.
There are also main line train routes from Bournemouth railway station to London Waterloo.
Entrance Hallway Coved ceiling, ceiling light, smoke alarm, wooden front door to the front aspect, thermostat, storage cupboard with shelving, consumer unit and water cylinder enclosed, emergency system pull cord, power points and carpeted flooring.
Living Room Coved ceiling, smoke alarm, wall lights, UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect, emergency system pull cord, storage heater, fireplace, power points, television point and carpeted flooring.
Kitchen Coved ceiling, ceiling light, smoke alarm, UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect, wall and base fitted units, space for a low-level fridge, space for a washing machine, four-point electric hob with integrated oven, tiled splash back, power points, stainless steel sink with drainer and vinyl flooring.
Bedroom Coved ceiling, smoke alarm, wall lights, UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect, storage heater, emergency system pull cord, fitted double wardrobe, power points and carpeted flooring.
Bathroom Coved ceiling, ceiling light, panelled bath with overhead shower, wall mounted sink with under storage, fitted mirror, bar light, toilet, tiled walls, two ‘Dimplex’ heaters and vinyl flooring.
Useful Information Tenure: Leasehold Lease Length: Approximately 91 Years Remaining Ground Rent: £231.54 per annum Service Charge: £2,011.20 per annum Managing Agents: Lancaster Brooks Rentals are permitted Holiday lets are nor permitted Pets are EPC: C Council Tax Band: C - Approximately £2,133.33 per annum.
Stamp Duty First Time Buyer: Moving Home: £100 Additional Property: £6,600
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