GF Garden Flat, Fortescue Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH3

Roberts are pleased to offer for sale this ground floor converted flat, located on Fortescue Road in Bournemouth (BH3). The surrounding area is characterised by attractive period-style properties, originally built in the 1920s, known for their high ceilings and bay windows that maximise natural light and create a strong sense of space.

The building was extended and converted in the 1980s/90s and now comprises just two flats. This particular apartment occupies the ground floor and benefits from its own private rear garden.

Fortescue Road is conveniently positioned just a short distance from the amenities and transport links of Charminster Road, and approximately a 15-20 minute walk from Bournemouth railway station, providing direct services to London. The property is also well placed for access to the A338. For outdoor space, both Meyrick Park and Winton Recreation Ground are within easy reach.

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Dual Entrance and Outside Space

A notable feature of the property is the dual access to the garden and private entrance, available from both the front (Fortescue Road) and rear (Grafton Road). The main entrance is via a recessed and secure gate on Fortescue Road, while a secondary gate at the rear provides additional convenience. Both roads offer unrestricted on-street parking, making this particularly suitable for households with multiple vehicles. Some neighbouring properties have adapted their gardens to create off-road parking, subject to the necessary permissions.

From the front entrance, a side garden with a south-westerly aspect leads towards the rear. This patio area includes space for a shed, external power points, and an outdoor tap. It also provides right of way access for the upstairs flat to reach their garage.

Beyond this is a private rear garden, solely for the use of the ground floor flat. This space enjoys a westerly aspect and is well presented, featuring a combination of patio, decking, and low-maintenance artificial lawn.

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The Accommodation

Offering approximately 68 square metres (732 square feet) of living space, the property is generously proportioned. Access is via the rear of the building through a sheltered storm porch.
Inside, a long entrance hallway provides access to all principal rooms and includes recessed lighting and two storage cupboards, one of which is a larger walk-in space housing the gas central heating combination boiler. A lowered ceiling provides a novel loft style void storage space.

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Living Area

The lounge is positioned at the front of the property and benefits from high ceilings and a large bay window, creating a bright and characterful living space. Additional features include a decorative fire surround and picture rail, enhancing the period feel.

The kitchen/diner is located towards the rear and offers a modern contrast in style. It includes an integrated electric oven with four-burner gas hob, cooker hood, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher, along with space and plumbing for a washing machine. A generous range of white-fronted units provides ample storage, and there is sufficient room for a dining table and chairs.

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Bedrooms & Bathroom

Both bedrooms are doubles. The main bedroom is particularly spacious, with twin side-aspect windows, while the second bedroom, though slightly smaller, still comfortably accommodates a double bed and additional furniture.
The bathroom is finished in a modern style, comprising a bath with thermostatic shower over, concealed cistern 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 B
* Maintenance costs split on a 50/50 basis as and when required
* Gas central heating and UPVC double glazing (EPC Rating D)
* Leasehold with approximately 109 years remaining (suitable for mortgage purposes)
* Ground rent of £250 per annum

These factors 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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Access via side gate or rear gate via Grafton Road. This in turn leads via private entrance with sheltered storm porch and doorway into:

Entrance Hallway:
Plain ceiling with recessed down lighting. Access to loft style void storage. Access to under stairs storage cupboard and further walk-in storage. Central heating controls, double panelled radiator and wood laminate flooring.

Walk-in Storage:
6' 2 x 3' 7 / 1.88m x 1.09m (approx').
Wall mounted gas central heating combination boiler, light point and additional storage space.

Kitchen / Diner:
10' 7 x 7' 9 / 3.24m x 2.36m (approx').
Plain ceiling with recessed down lighting and mains wired heat detector. UPVC double-glazed window to side aspect. A range of wall and base mounted units with work surfaces over. Single bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated electric oven with four burner gas hob and cooker hood over. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Integrated slimline dishwasher and integrated fridge freezer. Splash back tiling and wood laminate flooring.

Lounge / Diner:
14' 5 x 13' 9 / 4.39m x 4.19m (approx').
Naturally coved and papered ceiling with ceiling light point. Two further wall light points and picture rail. UPVC double-glazed bay windows to front aspect. Fire surround, radiator and TV / media point.

Bedroom One:
11' 9 x 11' 5 / 3.58m x 3.48m (approx').
Plain corniced ceiling, ceiling light point and picture rail. Two UPVC double-glazed windows to side aspect. Radiator.

Bedroom Two:
9' 9 x 8' 8 / 2.97m x 2.64m (approx').
Plain corniced ceiling, ceiling light point and picture rail. UPVC double-glazed window to side aspect. Radiator.

Bathroom:
8' 8 x 4' 4 / 2.64m x 1.32m (approx').
Having plain ceiling with recessed down lighting. Frosted UPVC double-glazed window to side aspect. Panelled bath with mixer tap over and thermostatic shower valve. Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and mixer tap. Concealed cistern WC. Fully tiled walls, tiled flooring and ladder style heated towel rail.

Outside
Side aspect gateway leads to a south westerly patio garden with outside tap and external power sockets and space for shed this area gives right of passage for neighbouring flat to access garage.

To the rear of the property sits a private westerly facing garden laid to patio and easy grass. Conveniently this area has gated access to Grafton Road. This private area of garden offers potential as a parking space (STP dropped pavement and double gate installation).

Tenure:
Leasehold - 109 years remaining (125-years from 2010)

Charges:
Maintenance: 50/50 on an as and when basis.

Ground Rent:
£250pa

Council Tax:
Band B