Beacon Road, Bournemouth
Guide price £350,000

* First floor apartment situated in a popular modern development * * A few minutes walk from the beach front * * Two double bedrooms * * Beautifully fitted bathroom * * Large, open plan kitchen/dining/living space * * Westerly balcony * * Secure underground parking * * No chain *

Main Description
A well presented first floor apartment constructed approximately 8 years ago by Taylor Wimpey. Enviably located just a few minutes walk from the beachfront and Bournemouth Pier, the property is just 0.3 mile from Bournemouth Town Centre offering a wide range of high street stores as well as a main line rail link to London Waterloo in approximately 2 hours. The property is also only 1 mile from Westbourne Village offering a comprehensive range of local shops, bars and restaurants.

A secure video entry phone system gives access to a beautifully kept communal hallway, stairs and a lift gives access to all floors. On entering the apartment a welcoming hallway provides access to all accommodation and to a useful storage cupboard. The open plan living/dining/kitchen is a bright, dual aspect room with access to the balcony. The kitchen is fitted with high quality units and integrated oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.

The bedrooms are both double in size, one benefiting from a built in wardrobe. The bedrooms are served by a modern, fully tiled bathroom, with a bath with shower over, WC and wash basin.

The balcony offers a westerly aspect and has a distant sea view.

The property further benefits from a secure, underground parking space and communal bike storage and gardens. Offered for sale with no onward chain.

EPC Rating - D
Council Tax Band - D
Lease Term - 150 years from 2017
Ground Rent - £250pa

SERVICE CHARGES:
This is how the service charge has changed over the last few years (2017-18 = £1,800 / 2018-19 = £1,900 / 2019-20 = £2,300 / 2020-21 = £2,600 / 2022-23 = £4,500 (approximately). Since the (paid for) remedial works were identified the cost of the buildings insurance has inflated above average. Once the remedial works have finished (anticipated 18 month turnaround) then the buildings insurance will reduce again, which will impact by reducing the service charge back to a normal level.

NOTES REGARDING THE EWS1:
As per recent legislation the block has had a survey for an EWS1 (External Wall System Fire Review Certificate). This has identified remedial works that need to be carried out, the whole cost of which has been underwritten by the original developer (i.e. of no cost to flat owners). The work is anticipated to be started in the summer of this year. The developer has an underwriting declaration which they will issue to any potential buyers' lenders should it be necessary.