Swanage is a small family friendly sea side town and a strong community spirit with the sandy beaches of Swanage Bay, Studland Bay and Shell Bay all within a short walk or drive. The town has a diversity of shops, restaurants, cafes, public houses and attractions such as the Historic Swanage Steam Railway, The World Heritage Jurassic Coast and South West Coastal Path as well as all local amenities and schools.
Flat 2, 10 Walrond Road is a beautifully presented and extremely well maintained first floor apartment with the freehold over the whole property. The current owners have fully refurbished and reconfigured the accommodation providing a spacious and sociable home.
Access to the apartment is either through a front pedestrian gate along the path through a side gate or from the rear service road and parking area through a garden gate. Steps lead up to a storm porch/walkway and the Front Door which opens into a Lobby with coat and shoe storage facilities. A few steps take you up to the main accommodation starting with the open plan Kitchen/Dining Room with ample space for dining table and chairs and easy access to all other rooms. The Kitchen has been stylishly designed with a good range of wall and base storage and workspace inset with quartz sink/drainer and induction hob with extractor hood canopy over. There is an integral eye level double oven and services for undercounter dishwasher, washing machine and fridge/freezer. The combi-boiler is also located here. The Sitting Room is to the front of the apartment, a lovely light and airy room overlooking the front of the property and providing rooftop views across the town and a glimpse of the sea from the side window is a bonus. A comfortable room to sit and relax throughout the day.
Bedroom 1 to the front of the apartment is a glorious south facing double room with plenty of space for a large wardrobe, chest of drawers and dressing table.
Bedroom 2 to the rear of the apartment is dual aspect overlooking the rear garden, a great twin room with space for a large chest of drawers.
Bedroom 3 in the middle of the apartment is a single room with space for wardrobe/chest of drawers.
The Family Bathroom is perfectly designed with walk in shower, wash basin with vanity unit under, heated towel rail and w.c.
There is a separate Cloakroom with w.c. and wash basin which is a great addition.
Owning Freehold of the property offers great potential if the future purchaser wished to undertake a loft conversion STPP which would create accommodation embracing spectacular sea views across the bay and town.
Outside – A practical and pretty garden has been designed, enclosed by fencing. It is a lovely, sheltered spot with lawn and low maintenance shrubs softening the edges, a relaxing place for alfresco dining or to quietly sit. There is a wooden storage shed for garden tools etc. and a cosy wooden picnic table for six. Brick steps lead up through a gate to the parking area where there is private parking for 2/3 cars accessed via the service road.
This is the owner's holiday home and there is the possibility to negotiate the purchase of the furniture. It is not included in the sale.
Tenure: Freehold (The ground floor apartment has 175 year lease)
Gas Central Heating throughout.
Floor insulation was renewed and the apartment was completely rewired during the refurbishment.
External decoration recently completed along with guttering and down pipe renewal.
Service & Maintenance charges: Annually for Building Insurance plus any other costs on an as and when basis. All costs split on a 54% to ground floor apartment and 46% to first floor apartment arrangement.
PLEASE NOTE: Measurements quoted are approximate and for guidance only. Fixtures and fittings, services and appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Images have been produced for information and it cannot be inferred that any items shown is included with the property. These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not constitute an offer or form part of a contract. Solicitors are specifically requested to verify the sales particulars details in the pre contract enquiries in particular price, local and other services.
