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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · BH5 2BZ
Sold STCReduced £45k (−7.2%) on 12 JunListed 236 days
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About
Featuring two Southerly terraces and a private patio garden, this luxury ground floor apartment is set within the new clifftop development Echo Beach, and makes for an impressive turnkey home by the sea.
Occupying a prime 'frontline' position on a highly sought-after stretch of coastline, Echo Beach is a stunning new development of luxury apartments which gives easy access to the areas golden sandy beaches and Southbourne’s popular high street offering a wide variety of independent shops, eateries, and transport links.
Apartment Three is set on the ground floor and benefits from two glass enclosed Southerly terrace's offering clifftop views, and a private enclosed rear garden area.
Its generous open plan living space offers plentiful room for lounge and dining room furniture and features a beautiful two-tone kitchen boasting a large island, stone worktops, and a range of high end appliances.
Adjacent to the kitchen, a utility room then offers additional storage and space for a washing machine.
Both bedrooms make for very comfortable double rooms, the primary bedroom also giving access to the second Southerly terrace, whilst bedroom two gives access out to the private rear garden area.
The primary bedroom further boasts built in wardrobes and a luxury fully tiled en-suite with large walk in shower, a matching fully tiled bathroom accessed from the hall serving bedroom two and guests.
Echo Beach is set within landscaped grounds and has a secure, lift-serviced underground car park, where apartment one has the benefit of an allocated parking space and a private lockable store.
The ultimate 'turnkey' home by the sea, the apartment has been finished to an excellent standard throughout featuring quality fittings, zonal controlled underfloor heating, and an alarm system for peace of mind.
Internal viewing is an absolute must! THE TENURE: The apartment is offered for sale with a share within the freehold to building. Pets are permitted. Short term/holiday lets are not permitted.
Maintenance for apartment three is charged at 6.93% of total running costs, anticipated to be £1943.87 COUNCIL TAX: Banding awaited.
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About Boscombe Overcliff Drive, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5
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