Summary - 16 Albert House, Adelaide Lane BH1 1AU
1 bed 1 bath Maisonette
Compact, low-cost living near Bournemouth beach—ideal for first-time buyers or student investors.
Gated town-centre location, minutes from shops, cafes and Bournemouth beach
539 sq ft one-bedroom maisonette with open-plan living and cloakroom
Long lease: 114 years remaining, leasehold tenure
Service charge £916 pa; ground rent £150 pa (both modest)
Heating by electric room heaters only; consider replacement for efficiency
Very slow broadband speeds — poor for heavy home-working or streaming
Situated in a multicultural student neighbourhood; high local crime rate
Double glazing (installed post-2002) and cavity walls with internal insulation
Set on a gated stretch of Adelaide Lane, this 1-bedroom maisonette offers compact, city-centre living steps from Bournemouth’s shops and beaches. The flat occupies 539 sq ft with an open-plan living/kitchen, a double-glazed bedroom and a cloakroom — a straightforward home for a single occupant or couple seeking town-centre convenience.
Practical strengths include a long lease (114 years remaining), modest service charge (£916 pa) and low ground rent (£150 pa). The property has double glazing fitted after 2002 and cavity walls with internal insulation, which help retain heat despite the electric room heaters. Council tax is very cheap, easing ongoing running costs.
Be realistic about the compromises: heating is by electric room heaters only, broadband speeds are very slow, and the wider area is a cosmopolitan, student-dominated neighbourhood with a high local crime rate. The maisonette was built between 1930–1949 and will benefit from periodic maintenance or updating in places, particularly if you prefer modern heating or faster connectivity.
This is a practical, reasonably priced option for first-time buyers, investors targeting student renters, or anyone prioritising location over large internal space. It’s best suited to buyers who value central living, low holding costs and a property that is ready to move into but may be improved over time.
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