Summary - FLAT 7, LANCASTER COURT 113-115, WEST HILL ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH BH2 5PH
1 bed 1 bath Studio
Moments from sandy shore and town centre, ideal first home or rental investment.
Close walk to beach and town centre, prime coastal location
Elevated ground-floor studio with modern open-plan living
120 years remaining on lease; leasehold tenure
Service charge approx £1,526pa; ground rent £250pa
Electric room heaters — no gas central heating
No private outdoor space; small overall floor area (442 sqft)
Potential to create separate bedroom area from open plan
Located in high-crime area; consider security and insurance
Set just moments from Bournemouth’s sandy West Cliff and the town centre, this elevated ground-floor studio sits in a handsome Victorian block. The apartment is presented in tidy, modern condition with an open-plan living/kitchen area, a fully tiled shower room and built-in storage. It’s move-in ready and offered chain free — attractive to first-time buyers or buy-to-let purchasers wanting immediate rental potential.
Practical running costs include electric room heaters and electricity-fuelled services; the flat has double glazing and an as-built cavity wall. The lease has 120 years remaining, with an annual service charge of approximately £1,526 and ground rent of £250. Council tax is currently very low, which helps running costs, but the building relies on communal access rather than private outdoor space.
This apartment’s compact footprint and coastal location mean it commands strong rental demand, especially in this multicultural student neighbourhood. There is scope to reconfigure the open-plan area to create a separate sleeping zone if required. Buyers should note the area records very high crime levels, and heating is electric, which may influence running costs and tenant appeal.
Overall, the flat suits a buyer seeking a well-presented, low-maintenance coastal pied-à-terre or a landlord targeting steady assured short-hold tenancy income. Its principal attractions are location, presentation and lease length; its main limitations are the small plot, communal access, electric heating and local crime statistics.
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