1 bedroom ground floor flat for sale

SITUATION: In an elevated position to the south of Swanage overlooking the town to Swanage Bay and the Purbeck Hills. The main town centre amenities are within half a mile and the property is convenient for access to the Townsend Nature Reserve which in turn leads to Durlston Country Park and the Coastal path.

DESCRIPTION: A ground floor flat converted we understand, in the 1980’s from a substantial Victorian building of brick elevations with stone dressing under a slate roof. The property occupies the whole ground floor and has its own front and rear entrances as well as gardens. We have been advised that the lease has just been extended (151 years remaining) and is with Land Registry for registration.

ACCOMMODATION: Steps up to: Entrance Porch. Part glazed front door to:

HALL (E): Radiator, cupboard housing electric meter, high level fuse box.

THROUGH RECEPTION ROOM (N): 12’2” (3.7m) x 12’1” (3.67m) and 11’ (3.36m) x 10’8” (3.26m max. Bay window with sea and hill views, radiator, telephone point, tiled fireplace with gas fire. Glazed folding doors to 2nd reception area providing current bedroom space. Radiator.

KITCHEN (E): 11’3” (3.36m) x 7’11” (2.42m) max. Tiled floor, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and work surfaces with drawers, cupboards, space and plumbing for washing machine under, electric oven and hob, space for fridge/freezer, tiled splash backs, wall cupboards, Biasi boiler. Steps up to:

REAR LOBBY: UPVC double glazed door to rear garden.

BEDROOM (S): 14’1” (3.99m) x 6’10” (2.07m). Radiator, UPVC double glazed window, shelved recess.

BATHROOM/W.C.: Panelled bath with electric shower unit over, tiled surround, obscure double-glazed window, low level W.C., towel radiator, wash basin with tiled splash back.

OUTSIDE: Front garden, stone paved, shrub beds. Single width gravelled shared driveway to the east of the property provides parking (not allocated) for the two flats in the block. Rear garden with southerly aspect, shingled patio, flower and shrub beds, artificial grass and upper area of hardstanding, fruit trees.

TENURE & MAINTENANCE: Leasehold for a newly extended term of 189 years from 29th September 1987 at a peppercorn ground rent. Annual maintenance shared between the two flats on a 2/3rd – 1/3rd share.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Property type: Flat. Construction: Standard. Electric supply: Mains. Water supply: Mains. Heating: Mains gas. Broadband: FTTP (checker.ofcom.org.uk/). Mobile signal/coverage: Please see: checker.ofcom.org.uk

COUNCIL TAX: Band B: £2091.79 payable for 2025/26 (excluding discounts).

VIEWING: By appointment only please, with the Agents MILES & SON. Our office is normally open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 9am-3pm April-October inclusive, 9am-12.30 pm at other times. Lunchtimes included.

The Property Misdescription Act 1991. These particulars have been prepared to the best of our knowledge and belief in accordance with the Act and they shall not constitute an offer or the basis of any contract. Our inspection of the property was purely to prepare these particulars and no form of survey, structural or otherwise was carried out. Defects and/or other matters may be revealed on a survey carried out on your instructions. Internal measurements and site measurements where given are approximate and intended only as a guide as obstacles may well have prevented accuracy. Floor plans are not to scale and are for guidance only. You are advised to check the availability of this property before travelling to view. An appointment to view should be made and all negotiations conducted through Miles & Son.