Christchurch, BH23 1JZ
Listed 8 May 2026 · price reduced 2 Sept 2026 · Christchurch
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Key features
- STUNNING RIVER VIEWS
- PENTHOUSE APARTMENT
- UNDERFLOOR HEATING
- DOUBLE ASPECT RECEPTION ROOM
- OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT AREA
- SUN BALCONY
- ALLOCATED PARKING
About this home
Affording stunning river views and an open south westerly aspect from Southbourne/Tuckton in the south across towards Bournemouth in the west. This modern purpose built penthouse is one of just four units constructed less than 20 years ago featuring underfloor heating, double aspect reception/sitting room, a generous outside entertainment area and sun balcony, en-suite to master bedroom, fitted kitchen with built in appliances and allocated parking.
COMMUNAL ENTRANCE Private entry phone for penthouse flats. Communal reception area with lift and all stairs to third floor. Additional private staircase to the two penthouse apartments.
RECEPTION HALLWAY L-shaped reception hallway. Pine style flooring with underfloor heating. Wall mounted room thermostat. Wall mounted entry phone system. Inset LED lights. Utility cupboard housing electric boiler for hot water and underfloor heating. Consumer box with meter adjacent. Built in cloaks/wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail. Power point. Access to;
LOUNGE/DINER 18' 2'' x 18' 7'' (5.53m x 5.66m) Glorious double aspect room with extensive south and westerly views encompassing the old water tower at Southbourne, the historical printing press at Tuckon/Iford and across towards Bournemouth in the west. This room provides far reaching River views both up and down stream and over the adjacent parkland. Two double glazed sliding patio doors providing access to an extensive outside area which incorporates a generous south facing balcony unique to the four penthouse flats. Range of LED lights. Pine style flooring with underfloor heating. Contemporary style electric fire with illuminated seascape display. Wall mounted room thermostat. Underfloor heating. TV aerial point. Power points.
KITCHEN 9' 1'' x 8' 6'' (2.77m x 2.59m) Modern flat fronted kitchen comprising stainless sink with mixer tap set within round edge working surface. Cupboard under. Integrated dishwasher adjacent and washing machine/dryer. Built in fridge freezer. Further base units comprising cupboards and drawers with similar working surface over. Built in Zanussi electric hob, stainless steel fronted NEFF oven below. Matching extractor above. Further range of wall hung storage cupboards to either side. Power points. Pine style flooring.
MAIN BEDROOM 13' 0'' x 8' 7'' (3.96m x 2.61m) Double glazed casement window providing views of the 11th Century Priory with Hengistbury Head in the distance. Pine styled flooring with underfloor heating with room thermostat. Door to;
EN-SUITE Fully tiled with open shower. Integrated low flush WC. Wash hand basin with mixer tap. Tiled floor. Frosted double glazed window. Inset LED lighting. Shaver connection. Heated towel rail. Underfloor heating.
BEDROOM TWO 11' 3'' x 8' 7'' (3.43m x 2.61m) Double glazed casement window affording southerly views towards Southbourne and the old water tower. Underfloor heating. Room thermostat. TV aerial point. Power points. Pine styled flooring.
FAMILY BATHROOM Fully tiled. Panelled bath with hand grips. Wall mounted shower with shower screen adjacent. Wash hand basin with mixer tap. Integrated low flush WC. Tiled floor. Shaver connection. LED lighting. Underfloor heating with controller. Heated towel rail.
OUTSIDE Fabulous south and westerly facing balcony area with far reaching views up and down river, with open aspect across to Southbourne.
Parking
Private parking is available to the right of the building along with storage shed shared with the four penthouses and visitor parking.
LEASE Lease 125 year lease commencing 2009 Maintenance Circa £2,600 pa Ground Rent £600 pa
Property details
- Property type
- Flat
- Council tax band
- D
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Parking
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Christchurch Station0.4 mi
- Pokesdown Station1.5 mi
- Bournemouth Station3.2 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in BH23 over the last 12 months: detached £540k · flat £223k · terraced £335k · semi-detached £400k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 23, Gleneagles, Fairway Drive Christchurch BH23 1JZ | Flat Leasehold | 21 Mar 2025 | £449,500 |
| Flat 1, Gleneagles, Fairway Drive Christchurch BH23 1JZ | Flat Leasehold | 30 Jan 2025 | £315,000 |
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Buying costs
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Listed by Richard Godsell Estate Agents, Christchurch on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 8 May 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 02/09/2026.
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