3 bed Flat For Sale £500,000
Gilbert Road, Swanage, BH19

This Penthouse comprises the entire top floor of a block of 7 flats built in 2010/11 situated in a central and level location approximately 175metres from the town centre and seafront,  health clinic and bus terminal. It enjoys southerly views over the private steam railway and town and, from the rear, views to the Purbeck Hills with some sea glimpses.

The seaside resort of Swanage lies at the eastern tip of the Isle of Purbeck, charmingly surrounded by the Purbeck Hills. It has a safe, sandy beach, and is an interesting mixture of period stone cottages and more modern properties. It also boasts an historic steam railway. To the South is the Durlston Country Park renowned for being the gateway to the Jurassic Coast and World Heritage Coastline. The market town of Wareham, which has main line rail link to London Waterloo (approx. 2.5 hours), is some 10 miles distant with the large towns of Poole and Bournemouth being within reach via the Sandbanks ferry, 6 miles distant.

Selby House has brick elevations with stone quoins and dressings under a pitched roof covered with slates. Flat 7 has lift access. Rooms are spacious with ample storage and the specification includes gas-fired central heating, double glazing, entry phone system and the fitted carpets and blinds are included in the purchase.

ACCOMMODATION
(all measurements approximate)

THIRD FLOOR
Lift and stairs to ground floor.

ENTRANCE HALL
2 entrance doors, entry phone handset, airing cupboard, built-in store cupboard, built-in cloaks cupboard.

LOUNGE (S & W)
4.7m x 4.7m (15' 5" x 15' 5")

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM (N)
4.5m x 3.9m (14' 9" x 12' 10")
Range of fitted timber worktops with peninsular breakfast bar, cupboards and drawers, 1.5 bowl composite sink unit with mixer tap over, store cupboard. 5 ring gas range with double electric oven, integral fridge/freezer, washing machine, wine cooler and microwave oven. Gas-fired boiler serving radiators and hot water, extractor fan. Tiled floor.


DINING ROOM/BEDROOM 3 (N & W)
3.3m x 3.1m (10' 10" x 10' 2")
Built-in wardrobe.

MASTER BEDROOM (S & E)
4.7m x 4.1m (15' 5" x 13' 5")
Built-in wardrobe.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM (E)
Tied walls and floor. Large shower cubicle with over head shower, washbasin with cupboard under, WC, heated ladder towel rail and extractor fan.

BEDROOM 2 (N & E)
4m x 3.5m (13' x 11' 6")
Built in wardrobe.

FAMILY BATHROOM (W)
Tiled floor and walls, panelled bath with mixer tap and hand shower attachment, washbasin with cupboard under, heated ladder towel rail.

OUTSIDE
Communal garden to the front of the building which is lawned with flower borders and shrubs. Allocated car parking space to the rear approached by a service lane.

SERVICES
All main services.

TENURE
Share of Freehold. 125 year lease from 2011. Current maintenance is £1,300 per annum and the block is managed by the residents. Long lets are permitted but no holiday lets. Pets are not allowed.

COUNCIL TAX
Band ‘E’ £2871.84 payable 2022/23