Summary - VISCOUNT COURT, 24 FLAT 43 OWLS ROAD BOURNEMOUTH BH5 1AF
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Spacious two-bed retirement flat near Boscombe beach with communal facilities..
Top-floor with treetop views and lift access
Larger-than-average two double bedrooms and 25ft lounge
Age-restricted retirement scheme (one 60+, one 55+)
On-site manager, 24/7 call system and communal facilities
Short walk to Boscombe beach, shops and local amenities
Service charge £4,308.86 pa — above-average running cost
Ground rent £582.56 pa — relatively expensive for buyers
Electric storage heating; double-glazing install date unknown
This top-floor two-bedroom apartment in Viscount Court offers a larger-than-average layout and bright treetop views, designed for independent retirement living close to Boscombe beach and shops. The property sits within a purpose-built McCarthy & Stone development, with communal facilities that support an active social life: residents' lounge, landscaped gardens, guest suite, on-site manager and 24/7 emergency call system.
Accommodation is roomy — two long double bedrooms and an expansive 25ft living room — and the current sellers will provide new carpets and redecoration before completion, making the flat move-in ready. The building has lift access and residents’ parking, and its seaside location places leisure, cafes and transport within easy walking distance.
Buyers should note this is an age-restricted, leasehold retirement development (one resident must be 60+, the other 55+). Service charges and ground rent are material recurring costs: the current service charge is relatively high and ground rent is notable. Heating is by electric storage heaters, and double glazing dates are not specified — factor these into running costs.
Lease detail is clear: a long lease (125 years from 1995, about 95 years remaining). The apartment is offered chain-free and will suit downsizers seeking community facilities, security and a low-maintenance seaside location, provided they are comfortable with the leasehold costs and electric heating arrangement.
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