2 bed Flat For Sale £450,000
Grand Marine Court was built in 1870´s and originally opened its doors at the Bournemouth Hydropathic Establishment in 1880. In 1933 the name changed to the Bournemouth Hydro Hotel and then during WW2 the hotel was requisitioned by the Home Office. In 1946 the name changed to what it known as today and during the 1950´s planning permission was granted to convert the building into apartments.
The building boasts many of its original features both in the communal areas and inside the flats themselves. Beautiful glass canopy, revolving doors, original staircases, two lifts, high ceilings and stained-glass windows just name a few.
The location of the property is one of its main benefits, located right in front of West Cliff Gardens, just yards from the clifftop and Bournemouth´s famous blue flag beaches accessed by the nearby steps. Both Bournemouth town centre and Westbourne shops, restaurants, bars just 15 min walking distance from the property as well as several primary schools and Westbourne Medical Centre.
Access to this historic property is through the communal entrance via secure entry phone system with a beautiful glass canopy and a well-maintained hallway. Stairs or lifts leading to the first floor and access to the apartment. When you are inside the apartment you are welcomed by a spacious entrance with high ceilings. A generously sized living / dining room has a large bay window overlooking the front. Looking out of the window to the left-hand side you can see the West Cliff gardens on the clifftop with the beaches just below. Main features of the living room are 2-meter-high Victorian ornate fireplace with its original three inset mirrors and ceiling height built-in library.
The contemporary kitchen is beautifully presented with fully marble tiled walls and floor, breakfast bar, Corian worksurfaces, and fitted appliances to include a five-plate large glass hob, integrated oven and microwave, extractor fan, integrated dishwasher and washing machine. An American style double door fridge/freezer, wooden blinds in all rooms, wall lights and a big pendant lamp in the living room are all included in the sale.
Both bedrooms are doubles in size and both has got front facing large bay windows and floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes. Master bedroom has got also ensuite shower room with a vanity unit with basin, WC, and shower with curved glass doors. The main family bathroom comprises a large vanity unit with basin, wall mounted WC, and glass panelled bath with shower over. Both bathrooms presented with fully marble tiled walls with heated towel racks. Additional features of the apartment are a separate dressing room with floor to ceiling extra-large fitted wardrobes next to the master bedroom and also two good size storage cupboards in the hallway.
Pets are allowed with the permission of the management company. Outside the property is a residents car park which works on a first come first serve basis. In addition, there is an underground parking for residents with a waiting list.
Tenure:
SHARE OF FREEHOLD
999 years lease from 1989
Service charges 711 GBP per quarter, to include water fees, hot water (in the kitchen), gardener, communal cleaning, and lighting.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: D EPC: C
AGENTS NOTE: The heating system, mains and appliances have not been tested by Hearnes Estate Agents. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. Whilst reasonable endeavours have been made to ensure that the information given in our sales particulars are as accurate as possible, this information has been provided to us by the seller and is not guaranteed. Any intending buyer should not rely upon the information we have supplied and should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries, and survey as to the correctness of each statement before making a financial or legal commitment. We have not checked the legal documentation to verify the legal status, including the lease term and ground rent and escalation of ground rent of the property (where applicable). A buyer must not rely upon the information provided until it has been verified by their own solicitors
