Summary - CARLTON COURT, 428 FLAT 8 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD BOURNEMOUTH BH1 4AY
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact two-bed flat for first-time buyers or investors, close to transport and beaches..
- Two bedrooms, compact 388 sq ft layout
- Chain free with a long lease included
- Resident off-street parking available
- Built early 1900s; exterior shows some wear
- Electric room heaters; no central heating
- Double glazing installed before 2002
- Cavity walls likely uninsulated; retrofit needed
- Very deprived area with high local crime levels
A compact two-bedroom flat in Carlton Court, offered chain-free with a long lease and resident parking. At 388 sq ft the apartment suits a first-time buyer or buy-to-let investor seeking an affordable foothold close to Bournemouth’s shops, transport links and beaches.
The block dates from the early 20th century and the flat shows signs of age: some external wear, older double glazing (installed before 2002) and electric room heaters. The property will benefit from modernisation and improved insulation — a straightforward upgrade that would increase comfort and lettability.
Practical positives include off-street residents’ parking, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband speeds, plus low flooding risk. Be frank about the location: the local area is classified as very deprived with high crime levels and a strong student/migrant commuter presence, so buyers should consider suitability carefully.
This is a pragmatic purchase: small, affordable and ready for someone to update. It’s best for a buyer who wants an entry-level home or a short-term rental opportunity, aware that investment in heating, insulation and cosmetic works will be needed to unlock value.
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