Summary - Flat 22 Benjamin Court, 16, Madeira Road BH1 1QG
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Low-maintenance one-bedroom close to Bournemouth town centre, ideal for downsizers.
- One double bedroom with fitted furniture and modern shower room
- Open-plan kitchen/lounge; compact layout, approx. 423 sq ft
- Share of freehold with around 90 years remaining on lease
- Service charge about £1,600 pa; communal lounge, laundry and gardens
- Over-55s block; tenant in situ paying £775 pcm on rolling terms
- Sold via online auction; 5% non-refundable deposit and reservation fees
- Electric storage heaters; no communal gas and double glazing
- Above-average local crime statistics; town-centre location 0.6 miles away
A bright, compact one-bedroom apartment designed for over-55s, located 0.6 miles from central Bournemouth. The property offers a practical open-plan lounge/kitchen, a double bedroom with fitted furniture and a modern shower room. Double glazing, manicured communal gardens, a communal lounge and laundry room add comfort and low-maintenance living.
This is a share-of-freehold flat with approximately 90 years remaining on the lease and an average service charge of around £1,600 per year. Heating is by electric storage heaters and the property is powered by electricity (no communal gas). The apartment is small at about 423 sq ft and best suited to downsizers seeking a convenient town-centre location rather than someone needing large living space.
The property is sold via online auction with a starting bid of £85,000. There is a tenant in situ on a rolling agreement paying £775 pcm — useful for buyers seeking immediate rental income but meaning the property is not vacant on completion. Auction sale terms include a non-refundable 5% exchange deposit and a reservation fee (up to 6% inc. VAT, subject to minimums); interested buyers should review the legal pack and factor additional purchase costs into their budgets.
Practical positives include fast broadband, excellent mobile signal and well-kept communal grounds. Notable considerations are the limited lease length relative to long-term ownership, above-average local crime statistics, reliance on electric heating, the communal service charge level, and auction-related fees and conditions. Viewings (where available) and legal/finance checks are advised before bidding.
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