Property Details

Character Garden Flat, Town Centre.Guide Price £185,000

Open Plan Lounge/Dining/Kitchen- click for photo gallery

Bedroom (Character Skylight)- click for photo gallery

Bournemouth Gardens- click for photo gallery

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Unique character flat with private garden situated in the centre of Bournemouth providing an unexpected tranquil 'oasis' amongst the bustle of the town centre.
Metres from Bournemouth Square the property is positioned conveniently for Bournemouth beaches, shops, restaurants, bars, gardens and travel routes.
Features include pew benches, leaded windows, leaded roof pane, shutters and restored original oak flooring.
The property also features private enclosed garden, communal hot water and heating (with original cast iron radiators).
Features private enclosed garden with rear access via garden gate accessible from St. Stephens Road.
No forward chain and vacant possession.

A unique character flat with private garden situated in the centre of Bournemouth providing an unexpected tranquil 'oasis' amongst the bustle of the town centre. Situated a few metres from Bournemouth Square the property is positioned conveniently for Bournemouth beaches, shops, restaurants, bars, gardens and travel routes to Poole, Christchurch and beyond. This section of the building was originally built in the 1890's and was attached to the church next door, hence character features that include pew benches that form the entrance to the bedroom, leaded windows, leaded roof pane, shutters and restored original oak flooring. The accommodation offers entrance hallway, 22'0 x 17'8 living room, with dining area leading to the kitchen, and a shuttered bay leading to the private garden, 15'2 bedroom with leaded bay (with window seat and matching skylight), and bathroom. The property also features private enclosed garden with rear pedestrian access via a garden gate accessible from St. Stephens Road, communal hot water and heating (with original cast iron radiators), communal entrance a short distance from Bournemouth Square, long 159 year lease (approx) and is offered with no forward chain and vacant possession. Like many town centre flats there is no allocated off road parking but residents can obtain a residents parking permit for 100 pounds per year via Bournemouth Borough Council which can be used in residents parking areas in the vicinity (not directly outside - on St. Stephens Way and Durrant Road).

Entrance Via:
The current owners use the rear garden gate as their main entrance. Alternatively, there is the communal front door from Bourne Avenue, stairs and lift to first floor, steps to communal landing, door to inner lobby, door to:
Hallway:11' 4'' x 6' 4'' max (3.45m x 1.93m)
Cupboard providing shelving, storage and hanging space, doors to bathroom and living room, oak flooring, feature original 'pew' style seating leading to feature leaded door with matching side and top lights to:
Bedroom:14' 8'' x 9' 6'' (4.47m x 2.89m)
Feature architrave, picture rail, large feature skylight, feature leaded window with window seat (also provides storage) to rear aspect, cast iron radiator, oak flooring.
Bathroom:
UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, inset spotlights, part tiled walls, panelled bath with mixer shower attachment over, low-level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel radiator, tiled floor.
Living/Dining Room Overall:21' 10'' max x 17' 8'' max (6.65m x 5.38m)
Living Room Area:17' 8'' max x 14' 10'' max (5.38m x 4.52m)
Smoke alarm, picture rail, feature glazed ceiling skylight, UPVC double glazed French doors & windows to rear aspect leading to garden, feature cast iron radiator, oak flooring, door to airing cupboard (with shelving for linen), open plan with:
Dining Area:7' 4'' x 8' 2'' (2.23m x 2.49m)
UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, oak flooring, original cast iron radiator, opening to:
Kitchen:8' 6'' max x 5' 11'' max (2.59m x 1.80m)
UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, range of eye and base level units, roll-edged work surfaces, integrated electric oven, four ring hob, sink/drainer with mixer tap over, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, wood laminate flooring, part tiled walls.
Rear Courtyard/Garden:
Private and secluded garden which is surrounded by a wooden fence and contains trees, shrubs and rhododendron bushes, garden gate used as a main private entrance by current owners leading to St Stephen’s Road.
Lease Length:
143 years remaining (approx)
Ground Rent:
None
Service Charge:
£3183 per annum £795.75 (per quarter) Includes communal hot water and heating and water rates, buildings insurance, lift insurance and maintenance, general repairs, fire risk items, general maintenance, communal cleaning, management fees, sinking fund and other miscellaneous items.

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