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See how verdicts work3-bedroom flat · BH4 8BA
Sold STCListed 231 days
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About
A beautifully presented second floor three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment located in the highly sought-after West Cliff area of Bournemouth.
Perfectly positioned opposite the picturesque Chines, the property is just a short stroll from the sandy beaches of Alum Chine and the vibrant Westbourne Village, offering an excellent selection of shops, bars, and restaurants.
Set within an attractive character conversion, the apartment occupies the top floor and is accessed via a welcoming entrance hall.
To one end of the property is a spacious lounge/dining room, which flows seamlessly into a modern kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of wall and base units, an electric oven, gas hob and extractor hood.
The accommodation continues with a generous principal bedroom enjoying a desirable south-facing aspect and a contemporary en-suite shower room with WC and wash hand basin.
There are two further double bedrooms, both served by a modern family bathroom featuring a white three-piece suite comprising a bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin.
Additional benefits include gas central heating and private allocated parking.
Tenure: Share of Freehold Maintenance Charge: £210 per month (from 1st April 2026) Council Tax Band: C (BCP Council) Holiday letting/Airbnb: Not permitted Pets: Permitted Utilities: Mains Electricity, Gas, Water & Sewerage Heating: Gas central heating Broadband: Refer to Ofcom website Mobile Signal: Refer to Ofcom website Mays are part of the Property Ombudsman Scheme TPO - DO3138 Situated in a highly popular and sought-after area within easy walking distance of Westbourne village providing an eclectic mix of bars, excellent restaurants and cafes alongside a selection of exclusive boutiques and independent shops.
Alum Chine is also within walking distance, offering seven miles of award-winning, blue-flag, sandy beaches.
Also conveniently located to give easy access to the dual carriageway and excellent public transport links.
Excellent transport links are right on your doorstep, with frequent bus services running along West Cliff Road connecting Bournemouth town centre in one direction and Poole in the other -ideal for commuting, shopping and days out along the coast.
The mainline railway station at Bournemouth provides services to London Waterloo and easy access to the M27 provides direct links to London, the Home Counties and beyond.
Bournemouth and Southampton International Airports are also within easy reach and there is a ferry terminal at Poole Harbour with services to the Channel Islands and mainland Europe.
Value & comps
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