£180,000

2 bed flat for sale in Westby Road, Boscombe, BH5 (ref: 548998)

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Key features

  • Investment Opportunity
  • Parking
  • Central Heating
  • Close to local amenities
  • Close To Beach
  • Management incentive available
  • No forward chain
  • Second Floor

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This delightful apartment is brimming with character and enjoys being in a great location close to Boscombe, the pier, and the sea front. It's the sole residence on the top floor, which offers privacy and security, and comes with its own allocated parking space.

Upon entering the building, there is a large communal entrance and stairs to the second floor. The entrance within the apartment provides access to all rooms. The bright lounge, with its double aspect south and west-facing windows, invites plenty of natural light. The separate kitchen/diner is well-equipped, offering ample space for appliances. Both double bedrooms boast double aspects, with one positioned at the front and the other at the rear of the property. A well-appointed bathroom completes the accommodation.

Presented in excellent condition throughout, this property is perfect for first-time buyers, second home owners, or as a buy-to-let investment. The property has been rented since 2021, and at the current rental offers gross returns of 7%+ (see rental information below).

Area Overview:

Boscombe is a well positioned suburb of Bournemouth, ideally positioned between Bournemouth town centre and Southbourne. The area features a mix of established independent stores and popular retail chains. Residents can enjoy the award-winning sandy beaches, pier, promenade, and Chine Gardens, which have recently undergone extensive improvements. The seafront is dotted with restaurants, a surf school, and popular bars/bistros serving local produce.

Transport links are excellent, with mainline train stations at Pokesdown and Bournemouth providing direct routes to Southampton and London.

Further information -

Tenure: Leasehold with 977 years remaining (as of April 2026)

Ground Rent: £150

Maintenance: £1400 per annum (paid half-yearly)

Pets: Allowed with freeholder permission.

Gas Central Heating and Double Glazing.

Rental information for perspective investors -

The property has tenants in place until 29 June 2026, paying £1100pcm. They have been served a S21 prior to the Renters Rights Act regulations from 1st May 2026.

All compliance certificates are in date.


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Stamp duty due

Based on a sale price of £180,000 the total amount of stamp duty payable will be:

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Last updated: The calculator has been updated to reflect changes in stamp duty following the Autumn Budget on 30th October 2024 for April 1st 2025 onwards.

* This value is based on the standard rate and not applicable to first-time buyers or buy-to-let / second home buyers.

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Further details

  • New listing: launched in the last 10 days
  • Status: Available
  • Council tax band: B
  • Council tax amount: £1669
  • Tenure: Leasehold
  • Parking spaces: Allocated, Off Street, On Street
  • Reference: 548998

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