Swanage town centre

SITUATION: In a level position just off Swanage town centre and beach, convenient for access to the main amenities which include bus station, taxi rank, shops, cafes and restaurants, health centre and the Heritage Steam Railway Station.

DESCRIPTION: A ground floor flat within a substantial block of brick and Purbeck stone elevations purpose-built, we understand, in 1962. The block has a security entry phone system and, to the front, a number of residents unallocated off road car parking spaces. The rooms are a decent size with the lounge/diner, bedroom and kitchen all having a sunny, westerly aspect. Long let by the current owner until recently, the property is now being offered for sale with vacant possession and no forward chain.

ACCOMMODATION: Communal entrance with security entry phone system and automatic doors.

ENTRANCE HALL: Wooden front door, security entry phone, store cupboard housing fuse box and electricity meter, airing cupboard housing pre-lagged hot water cylinder and shelving.

SHOWER ROOM/W.C.: Newly re-fitted with a white suite of shower cubicle with mains shower unit, low level W.C., vanity wash basin, tiled walls, wall cupboard.

BEDROOM (W): 13'6" (4.13m) x 10'6" (3.2m). Night storage heater.

KITCHEN (W): 8'11" (2.73m) x 7' (2.15m). Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, and adjoining work surfaces with drawers, cupboards and appliance spaces under, space for fridge/freezer, integrated electric oven and hob, filter hood over, tiled splash backs, wall cupboards.

LOUNGE/DINER (W): 16'3" (4.96m) x 11' (3.37m). Night storage heater, TV aerial point, telephone point.

OUTSIDE: To the front of the block there are a number of unallocated off road resident's car parking spaces. Communal dustbin store.

TENURE & MAINTENANCE: Although technically leasehold for a term of 999 years from 25/12/1962 (937 years remaining) the lessees own the freehold of the block. Peppercorn ground rent. Most recent service charge, the owner advises, amounted to £1242.66 for March 23/24 to be confirmed. Long lets are permitted. Pets with permission only. We understand that holiday lets are not permitted.

SERVICES: All main services are connected, except gas. N.B. Any services or Appliances mentioned above have not been tested by Miles & Son.

COUNCIL TAX: Band B: £1900.08 payable for 2023/24 (excluding discounts).

VIEWING: By appointment only please, with the Agents MILES & SON. Office open Monday-Friday 9am-5/5.30 pm and Saturday 9am-3pm April-October inclusive, 9am-12.30pm at other times.

The Property Misdescription Act 1991. These particulars have been prepared to the best of our knowledge and belief in accordance with the Act and they shall not constitute an offer or the basis of any contract. Our inspection of the property was purely to prepare these particulars and no form of survey, structural or otherwise was carried out. Defects and/or other matters may be revealed on a survey carried out on your instructions. Internal measurements and site measurements where given are approximate and intended only as a guide as obstacles may well have prevented accuracy. Floor plans are not to scale and are for guidance only. You are advised to check the availability of this property before travelling to view. An appointment to view should be made and all negotiations conducted through Miles & Son.