Summary - WEST CLIFF STUDIOS, 9 FLAT 56 DURLEY GARDENS BOURNEMOUTH BH2 5HU
1 bed 1 bath Studio
Bright seafront location with significant renovation and lease work required.
Top-floor Victorian studio with high ceilings and period features
A top-floor Victorian studio just steps from the cliff-top path, this flat offers genuine coastal potential for a buyer willing to improve it. The main room is generous and bright, with high ceilings and period details that create character not often found in new builds. A small kitchen area enjoys a glimpse of the sea and the separate bathroom and entrance hall give more privacy than a typical studio.
The property requires full modernisation: flooring, finishes and likely insulation work (timber-frame walls assumed uninsulated). Heating is by electric storage heaters and the building has double glazing installed before 2002; expect upgrading costs. Service charge is relatively high at about £2,123 per year and the lease has c.85 years remaining — lease extension will be essential for many buyers or mortgage lenders.
Practical positives include a very cheap council tax band, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband, and on-street parking. The location suits coastal living and short walks to town amenities, cafes and leisure facilities. Note: crime levels are above average for the area and holiday lets are not permitted.
This flat will appeal to investors seeking a renovation project near the seafront or a first-time buyer prepared to modernise and tackle a lease extension. It’s a characterful, compact canvas with clear costs to factor in: refurbishment, potential insulation and heating upgrades, and lease renewal.
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