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Florence Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Key features

  • Ground Floor Garden Apartment, with Own Private Entrance, and Circa 1650 Sq. Ft of Accommodation
  • Two Generous Double Bedrooms
  • Stunning Open-Plan Kitchen/Breakfast/Dining Room
  • Shower Room, Cloakroom, and Two Separate WC's
  • Impressive Entrance Hallway, with Characteristic Features, and a Welcoming First Impression
  • Sunroom, Lobby Area, and a Utility Room
  • Generous, Southerly Facing, Sunny and Secluded Private Garden Area with Established Borders, along with an Expansive Patio Area
  • Driveway with Off Road Parking and a Garage
  • Offered for Sale with the Benefit of the Freehold
  • Popular Residential Location within Very Easy Reach of the Clifftops, Award-Winning Beaches and Local Town Centres

Description

An opportunity to acquire this charming and characterful two double bedroom ground floor garden apartment with bright and spacious accommodation throughout, its own private entrance, a driveway and garage, along with a stunning sunny and secluded rear garden. Situated in a popular residential location within very easy reach of the clifftops, award-winning beaches, and the vibrant town centres at both Boscombe and Southbourne Grove.

The property can be accessed via its own private entrance, which in turn leads into the entrance hallway which is very spacious and creates a welcoming first impression on arrival to this ground-floor apartment. There is then plenty of space for shoes and coats, along with storage provided with an airing cupboard, a cloakroom, and there is a separate WC. The hallway leads to all principal rooms with access to the bright and spacious living room, stunning kitchen/breakfast/dining room, two generous double bedrooms, and a shower room.

The hallway flows through to the rear of the property, where you can find the hub of this home, which is the bright and spacious living room which offers a fantastic space for entertaining with friends and family. This room enjoys a pleasant outlook over the sunny and secluded rear garden, with a dual aspect presenting lots of natural light to this room. There is a box bay window with double opening doors which lead out to the garden. The living room is a very generous size with a focal point provided with the log burner and attractive surround. There is then lots of space for large sofa suites, the potential for individual chairs, a coffee table, and a TV set up. You could also have a dining table and chairs within this room, should you wish to have the reception room as a living/dining room.

Another highlight of this fantastic home is the kitchen/breakfast/dining room, this room has been finished with a high-end range of base and eye-level kitchen units with a luxurious work surface over. A feature peninsula breakfast bar creates a social space for three or four kitchen stools allowing the ability to sit within the kitchen. There is an integral dishwasher, along with the space for a Rangemaster cooker. The reception space to this room creates a dining area ideal for a dining table and chairs. The kitchen then leads to the side of the property, with a lobby area with a door leading out to the side driveway, and access to the utility area, an additional WC, and a sunroom. The utility area has plenty of space and plumbing for domestic appliances with the space for a fridge/freezer, a washing machine and tumble dryer. The sunroom then leads out to the garden.

The principal bedroom is very spacious in size with the potential for a king-size bed, with plenty of room for further bedroom furniture, and the option to have either freestanding or fitted wardrobes. There is a feature box bay with double opening doors leading to the sunny and secluded rear garden. Bedroom two is a good size and can accommodate a double bed, with the potential for further bedroom furniture, and with the option for freestanding or fitted wardrobes. This room also has a bay window with an attractive window seat. The shower room has the ability to add your own stamp and requires finishing; there is a shower cubicle in situ with the remainder of this room requiring some finishing touches.

Externally the property is kept well and presents positive first impressions on arrival. There is a gated and walled front garden, with a pathway leading to the front door, and the remainder of the front garden being laid to lawn. To one side of the property is a driveway with off-road parking and a garage. To the other side is gated access to the sunny and secluded rear garden, there is also access to the lobby and utility room. A particular feature of this home is a generous sunny and secluded rear garden which is ideal for the whole family to enjoy and presenting a perfect area for entertaining with both family and friends throughout the year. This excellent garden area has an expansive patio area which has plenty of space for outside furniture and is perfect for al-fresco dining or enjoying a BBQ with friends and family. The remainder of the garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of raised borders ideal for flowers, shrubs, and trees. The garden has a fantastic setting, with a southerly aspect, and must be seen to appreciate the stunning outside space on offer.

Boscombe is a popular location, and this fantastic home is situated in a sought-after residential road with nearby scenic walks through woodland walks, which lead to the clifftop and the award-winning beaches. Locally you have great shopping facilities with good options in the vibrant Southbourne Grove, Pokesdown, or Boscombe high street. There is also a good range of local amenities and great transport links within very easy reach of the property. The transport links include a regular bus service and a nearby train station at Pokesdown.

Agents Note: We have been advised by the sellers that the benefit of the Freehold of the whole property will be sold with the apartment.

Property Information:
Tenure: Freehold
Maintenance: As & When - 50/50 Split
Council Tax Band: C
EPC Rating: TBC
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Garage,Driveway,Off street,Private
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Front garden,Private garden,Enclosed garden,Rear garden,Back garden
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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About Tom Harris Estates, Christchurch

Christchurch

Welcome to Tom Harris Estates, an independent local hybrid estate agency with a passion for people, property and providing an excellent service. Our business is built on trust, relationships and recommendations. 

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Having lived and grown up in the area we have extensive local knowledge of Christchurch, Southbourne and surrounding areas. At Tom Harris Estates we are community driven and want to ensure that we unite the local area for both residents and businesses alike, improving the place that we work and live in and providing a well-connected and local service. 

If you are considering a move and would like our help to either sell or buy in the area please contact us by phone or email, we love to meet new people and hear about your home aspirations. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Meanwhile, I wish you all the very best in your property journey, Tom

Affordability

Monthly repayments£1,825
Property: £ 400,000
Deposit: £ 40,000
Interest rate: 4.5%
Term: 30 years
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