Summary - 7 FIRST FLOOR FLAT MAPLE ROAD BOURNEMOUTH BH9 2PN
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact first-floor two-bedroom flat with a new 125-year lease and chain-free sale..
Two double bedrooms in 538 sq ft first-floor conversion
125-year lease to be granted on completion (positive for mortgages)
Ground rent £150 pa; maintenance 50/50 as-and-when (potential costs)
Gas central heating with combination boiler; UPVC double glazing installed
EPC D and older glazing—moderate energy efficiency
Compact rooms and modest overall size; no special views
Located in a busy, cosmopolitan student/professional area; high local crime
Chain free sale — quicker completion possible
This first-floor character conversion offers a compact, practical two-bedroom home in Winton, suited to first-time buyers or investors seeking a lettable city flat. The layout is traditional: two double bedrooms, separate lounge, and a separate kitchen. Gas central heating and UPVC double glazing are in place, and the lease will be extended to 125 years on completion — reducing a common barrier to mortgageability.
The apartment totals about 50 sq m (538 sq ft), so rooms feel modest but usable; bedroom one is the larger room and the lounge provides a simple reception space. The kitchen is fitted and functional with space for white goods; the bathroom is fully tiled with a shower-over-bath and heated towel rail. EPC rated D and double glazing pre-dating 2002 are positives but indicate the property is not highly energy-efficient.
Practical points to consider: the property is leasehold with a small ground rent (£150 pa) and shared maintenance split 50/50 with the neighbouring property on an as-and-when basis, so future costs are possible. The immediate neighbourhood is a busy, cosmopolitan area with a high crime statistic and pockets of deprivation—this affects suitability for some buyers and may influence rental demand or resale value. There is limited external outlook and no exceptional views.
In short: a straightforward, affordable starter flat or rental purchase with secure heating and a long lease on completion, but best approached by buyers comfortable with a compact living footprint and an urban location with higher local crime levels.
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