Property description

House & Son are delighted to present this twelfth floor sea view apartment within a premier development on Bournemouth's popular East Cliff. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, lounge/dining room, enclosed balcony with far reaching sea views across to Old Harry Rocks and the Purbecks, kitchen, master bedroom, former bedroom two/study, bathroom and cloakroom. A further rare advantage is the private lock up garage with electric opener, as well as a share of freehold and a 24 hour porter service. The apartment is offered with no forward chain.

ALBANY

Albany comprises a block of 132 apartments and two penthouses arranged over seventeen floors. All apartments benefit from a communal heating and hot water system, the cost of which is included in the service charge, 24 hour porterage and passenger lifts to all floors.

COMMMUNAL ENTRANCE LOBBY

A large glazed entrance lobby leads to the spacious communal ground floor area with seating areas, access to the rear grounds and the porters desk and office. From the West and East Wings, twin passenger lifts, stairs and additional fire escape staircases serve all floors. Twelfth floor landing, door to:

ENTRANCE HALL

Coved ceiling with light fixtures, double cloaks cupboard with hanging rail and shelves above, door to 'porter cupboard' for waste disposal.

LOUNGE/DINING ROOM

Coved ceiling with light fixture, picture window to front aspect with far reaching sea views, door to balcony, radiator.

ENCLOSED BALCONY

Enclosed UPVC double glazed balcony with tilt and turn opening sections. Far reaching southerly aspect sea views over to Old Harry Rocks and the Purbecks.

KITCHEN

Fitted kitchen with a range of base and eye level units, inset double bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap over and waste disposal, inset four ring electric hob, electric oven, space for freestanding fridge/freezer, under counter space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, two ceiling light fixtures, UPVC double glazed tilt and turn window with extensive sea views, tiled walls, wall mounted internal telephone network connection point (for contacting other apartments and the porters).

MASTER BEDROOM

(Measurements to front of wardrobes). Coved ceiling with light fixture, UPVC double glazed window with tilit and turn opening sections with far reaching sea views across to The Purbecks and Old Harry Rocks, a wide range of built in furniture including a triple recessed wardrobe and a further two double wardrobes with cupboards over, radiator.

BEDROOM TWO

(Triangular shaped room. Measurements at widest points). Coved ceiling with light fixture, UPVC double glazed tilt and turn window with extensive sea views across to the Purbecks and Old Harry Rocks, door to airing cupboard with wooden slatted shelving. Door to:

BATHROOM

Four piece suite comprising low level flush WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap over, bath with mixer tap over and separate shower cubicle with wall mounted mixer control unit, ceiling light fixture and extractor vent, radiator, tiled walls, tiled floor.

CLOAKROOM

Two piece suite comprising low level flush WC and wash hand basin. Ceiling light fixture.

OUTSIDE

Albany is set in extensive well maintained grounds, with the rear grounds arranged in two tiers. From the entrance lobby, doors lead to a large patio area with steps leading down to a lawned garden area, bordered by mature shrubs and trees. Two pedestrian gates provide residents with access to the East Overcliff Drive. The top of the ziz-zag, leading down to the beach, is situated close to the east gate. An in and out driveway leads from Manor Road to a private lock up garage with electronic up and over door. Further visitor parking is available within the grounds.

TENURE

Share of Freehold

MAINTENANCE

£684 per quarter including gas heating via radiators from the communal boiler, hot water supply, water and sewerage rates, building insurance, 24 hour porter service and all general maintenance of the communal areas and grounds.

COUNCIL TAX

Band E (£1,831.72 for 2014/2015)

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.