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ONE DOUBLE BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT PRIVATE ENTRANCE ALLOCATED PARKING LONG LEASE EAST CLIFF, BOURNEMOUTH Guide Price £70,000 to £100,000 * Buyers Premium Applies For sale by unconditional online auction.
To review the legal documents and to view the auction information click on the buttons at the bottom of this advert or visit our website tcpa.co.uk Town & Country Property Auctions are delighted to offer For Sale by Public Auction this well-presented one double bedroom ground floor apartment occupying an enviable position in Bournemouth's highly sought-after East Cliff area.
Offering an attractive combination of private entrance, allocated off-road parking, well-proportioned accommodation and a long lease, this property presents an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, investors, downsizers or those seeking a coastal bolthole.
The accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hall leading into a spacious living/dining room, providing a comfortable and versatile reception space.
The fitted kitchen features a range of wall and base units, generous worktop space and provision for appliances.
The good-sized double bedroom offers comfortable accommodation with ample space for additional furniture, while the bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising bath with shower over, wash hand basin and WC.
Further benefits include double glazing, communal gas heating, electric water heating, an allocated parking space and well-maintained communal grounds.
The property is ideally positioned on the prestigious East Cliff, within easy reach of Bournemouth's renowned sandy beaches and picturesque cliff-top walks.
Bournemouth Town Centre and the mainline railway station are also within convenient reach, while a wide selection of shops, cafs, restaurants and leisure facilities can be found nearby.
With its desirable coastal location, private entrance, allocated parking and long lease of approximately 150 years, this apartment represents an appealing proposition for both owner-occupiers and investors.
An excellent opportunity in a highly desirable Bournemouth location. Early inspection is strongly recommended.
The property will be entered into our 14th October auction which is held online and starts at 10am. You must register to bid and download the legal pack. PROPERTY FEATURES . Number of Bedrooms: 1 .
Reception Rooms: 1 . Parking . Council Tax Band: A . Market Value: £ . Rental Value Per Month: £000 . 28 Day Completion ADDITIONAL INFORMATION . Property Tenure: Leasehold .
Length of lease remaining: 150 Approx . Annual ground rent: None . Service charges: £2526.53 Approx VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS We will be holding viewing slots, please call us on .
The property is available for viewing immediately. Please contact Town & Country Property Auctions for more information and to register for the auction.
The auction will be held online, and registration is now open.
UNCONDITIONAL LOT Buyers Premium Applies Upon the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall pay a £5,000 or 5% deposit and a 5%+VAT (subject to a minimum of £6,750+VAT) buyers premium and contracts are exchanged.
The purchaser is legally bound to buy and the vendor is legally bound to sell the Property/Lot.
The auction conditions require a full legal completion 28 days following the auction (unless otherwise stated).
Pre Auction Offers Are Considered The seller of this property may consider a pre-auction offer prior to the auction date.
All auction conditions will remain the same for pre-auction offers which include but are not limited to, the special auction conditions which can be viewed within the legal pack, the Buyer's Premium, and the deposit.
To make a pre-auction offer we will require two forms of ID, proof of your ability to purchase the property and complete our auction registration processes online.
To find out more information or to make a pre-auction offer please contact us.
Special Conditions Any additional costs will be listed in the Special Conditions within the legal pack and these costs will be payable on completion.
The legal pack is available to download free of charge under the LEGAL DOCUMENTS'.
Any stamp duty and/or government taxes are not included within the Special Conditions within the legal pack and all potential buyers must make their own investigations.
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