Manor Road, Eastcliff, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1

Exceptional fifth-floor apartment offering approximately 1,848 sq ft of accommodation including four bedrooms, three bath/shower rooms plus a southerly-facing balcony offering breathtaking panoramic sea views.

Occupying an exceptional fifth-floor position within Needles Point, this substantial four-bedroom apartment offers approximately 1,848 sq ft of beautifully presented accommodation, together with some of the most impressive panoramic sea views available along Bournemouth’s prestigious East Cliff. Constructed by highly regarded Stanborough Developments in the early 2000s, Needles Point remains one of the area’s most recognisable purpose-built luxury developments. Secure communal electric gates lead to the underground parking area, where the apartment benefits from two allocated spaces. A passenger lift provides access to all floors.

Internally, the scale of the apartment immediately sets it apart. The impressive living/dining room extends to approximately 25 ft, with extensive glazing framing magnificent, uninterrupted 180-degree views across Bournemouth Bay, stretching from the Purbeck coastline to Hengistbury Head. Sliding doors open directly onto the southerly-facing balcony, creating an outstanding elevated position from which to enjoy the coastal outlook. The separate kitchen/breakfast room similarly benefits from wonderful sea views through a striking floor-to-ceiling glazed corner, ideally positioned for informal dining. Four bedrooms provide excellent flexibility, with three particularly generous doubles complemented by a fourth single bedroom/study. The principal bedroom and bedroom two both benefit from fitted wardrobes and en-suite facilities, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a further shower room. A utility room provides practical space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, together with additional storage, and also houses the boiler and water tank.

Further benefits include further storage cupboards throughout the apartment, together with a private lock-up store located off the ground-floor communal area, two secure underground parking spaces, a share of the freehold, passenger lift access and the reassurance of a secure gated development - creating an exceptional permanent residence or luxurious lock-up-and-leave coastal home.

Needles Point occupies an enviable position on Bournemouth’s prestigious Eastcliff, approximately 650 metres from the sandy beach below via the Toft Zig Zag, which is opposite Needles Point itself.

Bournemouth town centre is within approximately one mile and boasts amenities such as the BH2 leisure complex, home to a multiplex cinema, numerous restaurants and entertainment venues alike. The cosmopolitan village of Westbourne, renowned for its excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, bars and restaurants, is approximately 2.5 miles distant.

Beyond Bournemouth, the wider coastline offers an exceptional choice of destinations to explore, including Sandbanks, Studland Bay and the Jurassic Coast, while the New Forest National Park and the sailing town of Lymington are also popular day trips.

Excellent transport connections are also readily accessible, with Bournemouth Train Station approximately one mile away and regular direct rail services connecting Bournemouth with London Waterloo in approximately two hours. The A338 provides convenient road links in and out of the area and can be joined at St Paul’s Roundabout, one mile away. Bournemouth Airport is approximately six miles away, with Poole Ferry Terminal approximately eight miles distant, providing services to France and the Channel Islands.

Material Information:
Tenure: Share of Freehold
Lease Length: TBC
Service Charge: Approximately £7,902 PA
Council Tax Band: G

Utilities:
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Mains
Broadband & Mobile: Please refer to the Ofcom website for availability and coverage.

Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority regarding planning permissions, flood risk, school catchment areas and proposed developments. All services and appliances have not been tested by the agent.

NB – Proposed Major Works / Section 20: We understand that proposed major works are currently subject to a Section 20 consultation process. The anticipated works include lift maintenance, which we are advised will be funded from the development’s existing sinking fund, together with proposed roof works for which a separate contribution will be required. The sellers have confirmed that they will meet their apportioned cost of the roof works. Further information is available upon request and should be verified by a purchaser’s legal representative as part of the conveyancing process.