Summary - 1 Astley House, 141 Richmond Park Road BH8 8UA
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Period charm, private entrance and long lease in central Charminster—ideal for first-time buyers..
Private entrance with stained-glass porch and original tiled flooring
Bright bay-fronted living room with high ceilings and restored wooden floors
Handcrafted kitchen worktops and distinctive Cedar of Lebanon breakfast bar
Allocated off-street parking plus visitor parking to the rear
Share of freehold and very long lease (c. 995–997 years)
Service charge c. £1,328 (average) for communal maintenance
Cavity walls assumed uninsulated — potential need for energy upgrades
EPC C; early 20th-century building, period features throughout
Set within a handsome period conversion in central Charminster, this ground-floor one-bedroom apartment combines original character with considered updates. A private entrance through a stained-glass porch and a bright bay-fronted living room give the home immediate kerb appeal and excellent natural light. Restored wooden floors, antique brass fittings and a bespoke Cedar of Lebanon breakfast bar add warmth and personality.
The kitchen and shower room have been updated with handcrafted worktops, vertical glazed tiles and chevron tiling respectively, while the bedroom includes built-in storage. Practical comforts include double glazing, mains gas central heating with a modern boiler and an allocated off-street parking space. The property comes with a share of freehold and an exceptionally long lease (c. 995–997 years), reducing long-term ownership costs and complications.
Notable sold-as-seen facts are straightforward: the building dates from the early 20th century, cavity walls are assumed to have no insulation (so upgrading could improve comfort and running costs), and there is an average service charge (£1,328) to cover communal maintenance. EPC C is recorded. The location places shops, cafés, good schools and transport links within easy reach; Bournemouth town centre, the travel interchange and the hospital are all about two miles away.
This apartment will suit a first-time buyer or investor seeking a characterful, low- maintenance central flat with long lease security and parking. It offers immediate move-in comfort with scope for energy-efficiency improvements and cosmetic updating to add value.
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