Summary - STEVENSON LODGE, 39 FLAT 3 POOLE ROAD BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9DH
1 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Comfortable single‑level retirement flat with patio, communal gardens and parking..
Ground-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment with patio access
Bright lounge/diner; large French doors provide natural light
Double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and large walk-in shower
Communal gardens, residents' lounge and on-site parking
Leasehold: 102 years remaining; suited to over‑55s only
Service charge ~£3,509.20pa and ground rent £385pa (material cost)
Electric storage heaters—running costs higher than gas heating
Local area: above-average crime; verify safety and transport links
A practical, ground-floor one-bedroom apartment in Stevenson Lodge designed for comfortable, low-maintenance living for the over‑55s. The bright lounge/diner opens via large French doors onto a small patio and benefits from communal landscaped gardens and an on-site residents’ lounge, creating pleasant communal space and easy step-free access.
The double bedroom has built-in wardrobes and the shower room is a large walk-in design, making day-to-day life straightforward. The apartment is finished with a fitted kitchen and neutral décor throughout; overall space is modest but well laid out for single occupancy or a couple. Off-street resident parking adds convenience in an area with good local shops and transport links.
Practical points to note: this is a leasehold retirement block with 102 years remaining. Annual costs include a service charge of approximately £3,509.20 and ground rent of £385. Heating is by electric storage heaters and the property has double glazing and an EPC rating of B. The local area records above-average crime, which prospective buyers should factor into their decision.
This flat will suit downsizers seeking easy single‑level living close to amenities, or investors looking for a retirement-let opportunity after light modernisation. The layout and communal facilities deliver a ready-made retirement community, though buyers should budget for the service charges and electric heating running costs.
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