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Listing removedListed 141 daysAuction 23 Jul · ended
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A one-bedroomed flat for improvement with parking being an ideal residential investment or first-time buy For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 23rd July 2026 at 2pm at Merley House, Merley House Lane, Wimborne, BH21 3AA.
Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website. The Property A modest first home or investment property to be added to an existing portfolio or to start one off.
Location Handy for local shopping facilities and amenities including Upton Park. Directions What3words ///swung.entry.smooth Services Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Ultrafast broadband and mobile coverage is available in the area. Refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. Tenure Leasehold for a term of 999 years from 25th September 1988.
A share in the freehold management company. Service charge 2025 £1,177.32 includes water and drainage rates and contribution to Contingency Fund. No ground rent.
Auctioneer’s Note ’The flat is now vacant but the rent passing Summer 2025 was £620pcm/£7,440pa. Local Authority Torbay Council Tel: Council Tax Band A.
Solicitors Fairstep Solicitors Felixstowe IP11 7DU
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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