Summary - THE BATTALIONS, 2A HOUSE NUMBER 1 PORTCHESTER PLACE BOURNEMOUTH BH8 8JF
4 bed 2 bath House
Ready-income property near transport and amenities for rental investors.
4 double bedrooms across three floors, 929 sq ft total
Currently let to students £2,000pcm; renewed offer £2,100pcm for 2024/25
Gross yield approximately 7.4–7.8% at asking price
Gated development with one allocated off-street parking space
Gas heating, double glazing; gas and EICR certificates in place
Small plot and yard; limited external amenity space
Located in a very deprived area with a high local crime rate
Service charge applies (£320 reported); multi-storey layout
This three-storey, four-bedroom townhouse in a gated development off Holdenhurst Road is set up for lettings and has been maintained to meet student-housing standards. Gas heating, double glazing and valid gas and EICR certificates mean it is compliant for immediate rental. The property comprises an open-plan ground-floor living and kitchen area, small yard, WC, two bedrooms and a shower room on the first floor, and two further bedrooms with a bathroom on the top floor.
For investors, the current tenancy produces clear income: let to students at £2,000pcm until August 2024 and budgeted at £2,100pcm for 2024/25, representing roughly a 7.4–7.8% gross annual yield at the asking price. There is one allocated off-street parking space and easy access to local shops, the train station and public transport, which supports steady demand among students and young professionals.
Buyers should be aware of material negatives. The property sits in a very deprived area with a high local crime rate, and the plot and overall footprint are small (approx. 929 sq ft). The garden is small and external amenity space is limited. Service charges apply (recorded at £320), and the multi-level layout may be less suitable for families seeking single-level living.
Overall this is a purpose-ready rental asset in a popular student location that delivers immediate income with modest management responsibilities. It will suit investors targeting Bournemouth student lets and buyers comfortable operating in a higher-crime, high-demand rental neighbourhood.
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