1 bedroom flat for sale
£169,950
Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23
Property info
Property features
- 1 bedroom retirement apartment
- Close to town and river
- Spacious accommodation
- Communal facilities
- Parking
Property description
Riverland Court was constructed by McCarthy & Stone (Developments) Ltd, and comprises 69 properties arranged over 4 floors, each served by a lift. The resident House Manager can be contacted from various points within each property in the case of an emergency. For periods when the House Manager is off duty there is a 24 hour emergency Careline response system in every room of flat 30. Communal facilities include a laundry room with washing machines and tumble dryers, a residents lounge, and a guest suite which can be booked. It is a condition of purchase that residents be over the age of 60 years, or in the event of a couple, one must be over the age of 60 and the other over 55.
Communal main entrance door leads to communal entrance hall, corridor and lift to first floor, door to;
Entrance hall
Storage cupboard, airing cupboard housing hot water tank with slatted shelving, storage heater, doors to;
bedroom 4.72m x 2.93m (15'6' x 9'7')
Measurement to front of fitted wardrobes, UPVC double glazed window, storage heater.
Bathroom
A matching suite comprising bath with wall mounted shower and screen with tiled wall surround, WC, wash hand basin with cupboards under, heated towel rail, fan heater, extractor fan, wall mounted mirror with strip light and shaver point, tiled walls.
Living/dining room 5.25m x 5.12m (17'3' x 16'10')
Measurement narrows to 3.27m (10'9') UPVC double glazed window, storage heater, attractive modern fireplace with electric fire. Obscure glazed doors to;
kitchen 2.75m x 1.75m (9'0' x 5'9')
UPVC double glazed window, floor and wall mounted cupboards and drawers, work surfaces with tiled wall surround and inset sink and drainer. Fitted electric cooker, electric hob with extractor hood over, space for fridge and freezer, fan heater, lino floor covering.
Externally
There are communal grounds mainly laid to lawn with shrub borders. A communal car park can be found to the right hand side of the block. There is an area allocated for mobility scooters, and an area for refuse.
Council tax band: C
Lease
125 years from 2005.
Service charge
£854.81 paid in October 2012
Ground rent
£192.50 payable every 6 months
Important note
These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense. Pettengells have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is in the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances. Pettengells have not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor. EPC -Contact branch for relevant Energy Performance Certificate.
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For more information about this property, please contact
Pettengells Estate Agents, BH23 on 01202 971231 (local rate)
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| Flats | £173,578 | £248 | 1.9 | £166,040 |
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| Property type | 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds | 5 beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houses |
£125,977 (11) |
£234,214 (118) |
£350,670 (257) |
£529,837 (188) |
£677,178 (45) |
| Flats |
£137,821 (55) |
£196,537 (122) |
£322,482 (8) |
£339,950 (1) |
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| All |
£135,847 (66) |
£215,062 (240) |
£349,819 (265) |
£528,832 (189) |
£677,178 (45) |
Current asking rents in BH23
| Property type | 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds | 5 beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houses |
£650 pcm (1) |
£950 pcm (10) |
£1,229 pcm (10) |
£1,510 pcm (7) |
£2,249 pcm (1) |
| Flats |
£603 pcm (4) |
£764 pcm (11) |
£897 pcm (1) |
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| All |
£613 pcm (5) |
£853 pcm (21) |
£1,199 pcm (11) |
£1,510 pcm (7) |
£2,249 pcm (1) |
Fun facts for BH23
| Highest value streets | Zed-Index What is the Zed-Index |
|---|---|
| Quay Road | £890,398 |
| Cliff Drive | £843,789 |
| Avon Run Road | £792,044 |
| Bridge Street | £724,816 |
| Shirley | £665,456 |
| Highest turnover streets | Turnover What is Turnover? |
|---|---|
| Howe Close | 60.0% |
| Addiscombe Road | 50.0% |
| Haven Close | 47.4% |
| Friars Road | 45.5% |
| Grasmere Close | 45.5% |
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Nearby stations and schools
- Christchurch (0.4 miles)
- Pokesdown (1.6 miles)
- Bournemouth (3.3 miles)
- Twynham School (0.3 miles)
- Christchurch Learning Centre (0.4 miles)
- The Priory Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles)
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