Summary - Hamilton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 BH1 4EH
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact, convenient flat near beaches — ideal starter home or rental..
Chain-free first-floor two-bedroom apartment, ready to occupy or let
Allocated off-street parking space included
Open-plan living/kitchen with westerly-facing window
Compact size: about 464 sq ft — limited living space
Leasehold with c.112 years remaining; ground rent £200 p.a.
Service charge approx £1,500 per year (average)
Area has high crime rates and is very deprived — affects resale/letting
Timber-frame build with no known added insulation — potential retrofit costs
This compact two-bedroom first-floor apartment on Hamilton Road offers straightforward, chain-free buying — ideal for a first-time purchaser or an investor seeking a low-entry seaside holding. The open-plan living and kitchen area faces west, giving good afternoon light; fitted kitchen appliances and a modern white bathroom are in place ready for immediate occupation or rental.
Practical benefits include allocated off-street parking, gas central heating and double glazing. The flat sits about 0.5 miles from Boscombe’s shopping and the sandy beaches, with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal supporting home working and lettability.
Buyers should note the apartment is small at about 464 sq ft and is leasehold with approximately 112 years remaining. Annual charges are material: an average service charge of around £1,500 and ground rent of £200 per year. The wider area records higher crime and significant deprivation which will affect some buyer and tenant markets.
Construction dates from the 1930s–1940s with timber-frame walls (no known added insulation) and double glazing of unknown age; there may be longer-term maintenance or retrofit costs. Overall this is a convenient, low-maintenance property with clear short-term rental or starter-home appeal, balanced by service costs and local area considerations.
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