Astley House, Richmond Park Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8

Roberts are pleased to offer for sale this ground floor character flat, set within a charming detached period building. Originally constructed in the early 1900s as a substantial family home, the property was extended in the 1980s and converted into five flats.
This particular apartment is positioned to the rear of the building, enjoying a desirable southerly aspect along with a private rear garden, also south-facing.

Astley House is a distinctive property located midway along Richmond Park Road, retaining many original features that set it apart from the more modern developments that now characterise much of the area. The property is conveniently situated within easy reach of Charminster Road's amenities and approximately a 15-20 minute walk from Bournemouth railway station, providing direct links to London. There is also excellent access to the A338 for vehicular routes out of town.

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Allocated Parking, Private Garden & Entrance

A dropped kerb provides vehicular access to off-road parking at both the front and rear of the building. This flat benefits from an allocated parking space to the rear, positioned adjacent to the garden boundary.
The property offers two access points: via a communal entrance shared with three other flats, or through a private gated entrance leading directly into the rear garden. From here, double doors open into the living area, enhancing the indoor-outdoor connection.

The rear garden is fully enclosed, south-facing, and particularly well presented. It comprises a patio area with the remainder laid to lawn, along with space for a garden shed. Mature shrubs and established planting providing privacy and screening.

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The Accommodation

Living Space
An L-shaped entrance hallway provides access to all principal rooms and includes a useful storage cupboard with additional overhead space. The lounge/diner is south-facing and benefits from double doors opening directly onto the private garden, allowing for excellent natural light.
A door from the lounge leads into a well-appointed, dual-aspect kitchen, which also enjoys views over the garden. The kitchen offers practical workspace and kitchen storage space and includes an integrated electric oven, with space for a washing machine and fridge. The gas central heating combination boiler is also housed here.

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Bedroom & Bathroom

The bedroom is a comfortable double room with a side aspect window, providing space for a double bed and additional furniture. It also features a fitted mirrored wardrobe.
A standout feature of the property is the contemporary bathroom, fitted with a modern suite including a shower bath with thermostatic shower and screen, WC, and a vanity unit with inset basin. The room is fully tiled and includes a heated towel rail.

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Additional Information

For buyers seeking affordability, the property offers:
* Council Tax Band A
* Maintenance charge of approximately £1,400 per annum
* Gas central heating and UPVC double glazing (EPC Rating D)
* Share of freehold with the remainder of a 999-year lease (approximately 995 years remaining)
* Ground Rent £0

These features combine to make the property a cost-effective option within a desirable location.

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Viewing Arrangements

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact the sole selling agents, Roberts.


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Dropped pavement provides access to driveway which in turn leads to parking at the rear of the property as well as a private entrance gate (option to use this means of access rather than the communal entrance).

Communal door leads to communal hallway, the flat lies on the ground floor. Front door leads into:

Entrance Hallway:
Being L-shaped with plain ceiling and two ceiling light points. Entry phone, cupboard housing electric meter and consumer unit. Central heating thermostat and shelved storage cupboard with overhead compartment.

Lounge / Diner:
13' 2 x 11' 1 / 3.97m x 3.38m (approx').
Plain ceiling with ceiling light point. UPVC double-glazed double casement doors providing direct access to private garden. Double panelled radiator, telephone point and television / media point. Wood laminate flooring.

Kitchen:
9' 8 x 6' 4 / 2.95m x 1.93m (approx').
A dual aspect room with plain ceiling with ceiling light point and extractor. UPVC double-glazed windows to side and rear aspects (overlooking garden).
A range of wall and base mounted units with work surfaces over. One-and-a-quarter bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated electric oven with four burner gas hob and cooker hood. Space and plumbing for washing machine and space for fridge. Wall mounted gas central heating combination boiler. Single panelled radiator. Splash back tiling.

Bedroom:
11' 8 x 8' 8 / 3.56m x 2.64m (approx').
Plain ceiling with ceiling light point. UPVC double-glazed window to side aspect. Single panelled radiator and fitted mirror fronted wardrobe with hanging rails and further storage.

Bathroom:
9' 5 x 5' 6 / 2.87m x 1.68m (approx').
Plain ceiling with ceiling light point with fitted extractor. UPVC double-glazed frosted window to side aspect. Shower bath with fitted shower screen and thermostatic shower rose. Low-level WC and recess with fitted vanity unit and inset wash hand basin with mixer tap. Fully tiled walls, tiled flooring and ladder style heated towel rail.

Rear Garden:
Private rear garden to a southerly aspect and fully enclosed by fencing laid to partially to lawn and patio with hard standing for garden shed. Garden benefits from an array of mature and established bushes and shrubs.

Tenure:
Leasehold with a share in the freehold: 994-years remaining

Charges:
Maintenance: £1,400pa.

Ground Rent: £Nil

Council Tax: Band A