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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · BH14 8TJ
Listing removedReduced £5k (−2.9%) on 14 JunListed 472 days
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About
A ground floor one bedroom flat, set in a character conversion in a highly desirable location of Ashley Cross. The property has access to a communal garden along with 2 parking spaces to the front.
Further offering gas central heating, double glazing and sold vacant with no forward chain. The property has been rented so offers potential for redecoration and personalisation.
It has a good size separate kitchen, generous lounge, double bedroom and shower room. An ideal flat for a first time buyer who wants to be Ashley Cross and Parkstone train station.
• Ground floor one bedroom flat set in an attractive character conversion of just 5 flats • Access from the kitchen to a communal garden • 2 off road parking spaces to the front (One in front of each other) • Excellent location being a few hundred yards to Ashley Cross Green and station, and half a mile to Penn Hill • Gas central heating and double glazing • Good size kitchen fitted in a range of white units with work tops over and a breakfast bar.
Integrated appliances to include a 4 ring gas hob with oven and extractor, freestanding washing machine and fridge/freezer • Tiled shower room with corner shower, wash basin fitted in a vanity unit and wc • Potential for updating and personalisation • Vacant and sold with no chain!
Bolton Lodge is located on the corner of Balmoral Road and Osborne Road, being within a few hundred yards of Parkstone train station, The Cow pub and restaurant and within 400m of Ashley Cross with its vibrant array of shops, bars, restaurants and train station.
Penn Hill is under a mile away with Poole Town Centre within 2 miles.
Leasehold: 962 years remaining plus SHARE OF FREEHOLD - no ground rent Maintenance: Approximately £125 per month (£1500 per annum) COUNCIL TAX BAND: B EPC RATING: D
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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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