Summary - GRACE DARLING HOUSE, 9 FLAT 17 VALLIS CLOSE POOLE BH15 1XY
1 bed 1 bath Flat
One-bedroom retirement flat near Poole Quay with communal facilities and no onward chain.
No onward chain — vacant possession possible quickly
One double bedroom retirement apartment near Poole Quay
Communal lounge, laundry; pets allowed with permission
First-come, first-served off-street parking, not allocated
Lease approx. 65 years — lenders may refuse mortgages
Medium flood risk; area recorded with higher crime rates
Electric storage heating; cavity walls likely uninsulated
Small size (373 sq ft) — best for downsizers or single occupier
Set on the edge of Poole town centre, this one-bedroom retirement apartment offers easy access to Poole Quay, Baiter Park and local amenities. The second-floor flat includes a lounge/diner, compact modern kitchen, shower room and views over the communal gardens — ideal for a downsizer seeking a low-maintenance pied-à-terre near the coast. Communal facilities include a residents’ lounge, laundry room and first-come, first-served off-street parking.
Practical details: the property is leasehold with around 65 years remaining. That term may restrict mortgage options and could mean lenders refuse to lend; purchasers should take independent legal and mortgage advice. Heating is by electric storage heaters and the building has double glazing; walls are cavity construction with assumed no added insulation, so energy costs could be higher than newer builds.
There are clear benefits for those wanting a social retirement setting close to shops, transport and green spaces, including permission for pets with management approval. However, buyers should factor in a medium flood risk and a local area recorded as higher crime and increased deprivation — important for personal safety and insurance considerations. No onward chain may speed a sale, but the limited lease length and some fabric/energy weaknesses are material drawbacks to consider.
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