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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · BH1 4DH
Sold STCListed 202 days
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About
Gordon Barker are delighted to present this ready-made buy-to-let investment, ideally positioned between Bournemouth Town Centre and Boscombe, just minutes from the beach.
Already tenanted and achieving market rent, this property offers immediate income from day one, making it a perfect addition to any investor's portfolio.
The apartment comprises two well-proportioned bedrooms, a spacious lounge/dining room with attractive bay window, a separate fitted kitchen, and a family bathroom.
The layout is practical and highly lettable, appealing to a wide tenant demographic.
Further benefits include: Allocated off-road parking space, Additional on-street parking available, Gas central heating (combi boiler), Double glazing throughout, Valid EICR & Gas Safety Certificate, Well-maintained building with communal bin & bike store.
Internally, the property is accessed via a clean and well-kept communal hallway. The apartment offers a welcoming entrance hall with a useful storage cupboard, leading to all principal rooms.
The main bedroom overlooks the communal grounds, while the second bedroom faces the front, both offering good proportions for tenants.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, providing ample storage and worktop space, along with a gas hob, electric oven and space for appliances.
The bathroom is well presented and includes a bath with shower over, WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail.
The location is a key selling point - within easy reach of local shops, a large Asda supermarket, Bournemouth Town Centre, and Bournemouth Train Station, as well as being just a short walk to the award-winning beaches.
This ensures strong and consistent rental demand. A superb, low-maintenance investment in a high-demand rental area with income already in place. The property is offered as a LEASEHOLD sale.
Early viewing is highly recommended. Please contact Gordon Barker to arrange an appointment.
AGENT NOTES Council tax band - B EPC Rating - C Residential Let Y Holiday Let N Pets N Parking - Allocated parking x 1 Utilities: Electricity MAINS Gas MAINS Water MAINS Drainage MAINS Maintenance Charge - TBC Ground Rent - £0 Lease - 200 years from 8th February 2023 Broadband: Refer to ofcom website Mobile Signal: Refer to ofcom website Flood Risk: Low.
refer to gov.uk, check long term flood risk Please note that, although every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of details any areas, measurements or distances are approximate.
The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. The heating system, mains and appliances have not been tested by Gordon Barker.
Whilst reasonable endeavours have been made to ensure that the information in our sales particulars are as accurate as possible, this information has been provided for us by the seller who has confirmed the accuracy to the best of their knowledge but is not guaranteed.
Any potential buyer should not rely on the information we have supplied and should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries and survey as to the correctness of each statement before making a financial or legal commitment.
We at Gordon Barker have not checked the legal documentation to verify the legal status, including the leased term and ground rent and escalation of ground rent of the property (where applicable).
A buyer must not rely upon the information provided until it has been verified by Their own solicitors.
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