Summary - PARK VIEW COURT, 18 FLAT 37 QUEENS PARK WEST DRIVE QUEENS PARK BOURNEMOUTH BH8 9DA
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Secure, social first-floor apartment ideal for comfortable downsizing.
First-floor two-bedroom retirement apartment, 574 sq ft
Lift to all floors and on-site Development Manager for added security
Communal lounge, gardens, guest suite and laundry facilities
86 years remaining on the lease (approximately)
Service charge £5,141.44pa — above-average for similar schemes
Ground rent £606.76pa — relatively high
Electric storage heaters; heating costs may be higher than gas
Small, traditional layout suited to downsizers seeking low maintenance
This first-floor, two-bedroom retirement apartment in Park View Court offers practical, low-maintenance living for over-60s who want a secure, social community near Queens Park. The bright lounge and accessible layout suit downsizers seeking comfortable space without garden upkeep, and the communal landscaped gardens provide pleasant outdoor areas to enjoy.
Residents benefit from on-site support: a Development Manager, a 24/7 emergency call system, lift access to all floors, communal lounge, guest suite and laundry facilities. The building — built in 1988 by McCarthy & Stone — is well maintained and includes off-street parking and double glazing.
Buyers should note the financial and running-cost details: a lease with about 86 years remaining, a service charge of £5,141.44 per year and a ground rent of £606.76. Heating is via electric storage heaters, which can be more costly than gas alternatives; the apartment is relatively small at 574 sq ft and arranged in a traditional layout.
For someone downsizing into a safe, sociable retirement setting close to local amenities, schools and transport links, this apartment presents a straightforward move-in opportunity. Factor in the ongoing service charges, ground rent and potential running costs when assessing long-term affordability.
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