Summary - Flat 3, 13 St. Johns Road, BOURNEMOUTH BH5 1EQ
1 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
One-bedroom ground-floor flat with approved two-bed conversion and private garden.
New 125-year lease to be granted on completion
Planning permission granted to convert to two bedrooms (P/25/03112/FUL)
Private south-facing rear garden ideal for tenants
Detached garage included and on-site parking available
Service charge c. £2,992.18 including utilities
Electric room heaters; older double glazing (pre-2002)
Located in a very deprived area with high crime levels
Average-sized 527 sq ft — requires light refurbishment
This ground-floor one-bedroom apartment sits in a converted Victorian semi and offers a clear value proposition for investors or buyers willing to refurbish. It benefits from a new 125-year lease on completion, a private south-facing rear garden and a detached garage — features that stand out in this market segment. Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal support modern rental demand.
Planning permission (BCP Council P/25/03112/FUL granted 10 Oct 2025) to extend and convert the layout into a two-bedroom significantly increases future rental or resale potential. The flat includes an impressive lounge/diner, a separate fitted kitchen and an ensuite bedroom; internal reconfiguration could create the second bedroom without major structural works.
Buyers should make informed decisions: the property is leasehold with an average service charge of £2,992.18 (covers gas, electric, water and sewerage), heating currently via electric room heaters, and double glazing installed before 2002. The immediate area is classified as very deprived with a high local crime rate — factors that can affect rental yields, tenant selection and resale pricing.
Subject to light-to-medium updating, this period conversion can deliver good returns. The combination of a new long lease, planning consent for a two-bed conversion, private garden and garage presents a practical short-term letting or mid-term capital-growth opportunity, provided buyers factor in service costs and local socio-economic challenges.
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