Stafford Road, Swanage, BH19

SITUATION: Conveniently located in a town centre location just south of the main amenities and access to the beach and seafront.

DESCRIPTION: A quirky and characterful ground and lower ground floor maisonette forming part of a substantial detached building of Purbeck stone and brick elevations under a part pitched and tiled, part Mansard roof and converted, we understand, in the 1980's. The maisonette has both security entry phone access through the main block and its own private entrance door, along with a garage. The property is being offered with no forward chain.

ACCOMMODATION: Communal entrance with security entry phone system. Own private entrance at LOWER GROUND FLOOR level:

UTILITY LOBBY: Part glazed wooden door, tiled floor, radiator, cupboard housing Worcester boiler, space & plumbing for washing machine, extractor unit. Door to:

KITCHEN/DINER (NE & NW): 15'8" (4.79m) x 15'1" (4.62m). Single drainer 1½ bowl sink unit and work surfaces with drawers, cupboards, space and plumbing for slimline dishwasher under, radiator, part exposed stone and brick feature walls, tiled splash backs, beamed ceiling (with a height of 6'3"/1.91m) inset spotlights, two walk-in cupboards with shelving, under stairs storage, cupboard housing fuse box and electric meter, fitted electric double oven and gas hob, filter hood over, matching wall cupboards and shelving. Stairs up to:

GROUND FLOOR

LOUNGE (W & N): 16'11" (5.16m) max. x 16'4" (5m) into bay window with window seating. One wall timber panelled, fitted shelving, polished stone TV shelf, aerial point, central heating thermostat, radiator, wall light point.

ENTRANCE LOBBY: Wooden front door from communal entrance, security entry phone.

SHOWER ROOM/W.C.: Two walls fully tiled, towel radiator, vanity wash basin with mixer tap, mirror over with touch light, shower cubicle with mains shower unit, low level W.C., extractor unit.

BEDROOM (W): 17'7" (5.37m) max. into bay window x 9'10" (3.01m). Radiator.

OUTSIDE: Small communal front garden with shrub beds and seating area. To the east of the block is vehicular access from Stafford Road leading to: GARAGE: 17'7" (5.38m) x 8' (2.43m). Electric up and over door, electric light, power and fuse box.

TENURE & MAINTENANCE: Although technically leasehold for a term of 189 years from 25/12/1984, each lessee owns a share of the freehold and as a group manage the block (Stafford Court Flats (Swanage Ltd)). The most recent annual service charge contribution amounted to £1260.00 and the Ground Rent £60 per annum. Under the terms of the lease we understand that long letting and domestic pets are permitted, however, commercial holiday letting is not.

SERVICES: All main services are connected. 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. Our office is open Monday-Friday 9.00am-5/5.30 pm and Saturday 9.00am-3pm April-October inclusive, 9.00am-12.30 pm at other times. Lunchtimes included.

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.