Ridgemount, Portchester Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8JZ
Listed 3 Apr 2026 · price reduced 9 Oct 2026 · Bournemouth
How the price compares
Key features
- GROUND FLOOR GARDEN FLAT
- TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS
- MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE
- SOUTH-FACING PRIVATE GARDEN & SUMMERHOUSE
- BAY WINDOW LOUNGE WITH PERIOD FEATURES
- ALLOCATED OFF-STREET PARKING
- INTEGRATED KITCHEN APPLIANCES
- MODERN MAIN BATHROOM
- 144-YEAR LEASE
- PEPPERCORN GROUND RENT
About this home
Charming Period Home with Southerly-Facing Private Garden – Perfect Location for Bournemouth Living
This delightful two-bedroom period property combines character with modern convenience, making it an ideal home for families, professionals, or anyone looking to enjoy the best of Bournemouth.
Bedrooms: Two double bedrooms, with the master featuring fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower Bathrooms: Ground floor main bathroom with a white suite and shower over the bath Living space: Beautiful period features in the lounge, including a large bay window overlooking the private garden Kitchen: Integrated oven, induction hob, extractor, fridge freezer, plus space for a washing machine and dishwasher Garden: Spacious, secure, and private with a summerhouse – perfect for relaxing or entertaining Parking: Space for off-street parking Lease & Charges: 166-year lease remaining, peppercorn ground rent, service charge £2,300 half-yearly Pets: Allowed by permission from the freeholder
Location Benefits:
Excellent access to Bournemouth town center and the sandy beaches, just a short drive or bus ride away Convenient for commuters with Bournemouth Interchange nearby and easy access to the Bournemouth bypass for travel in and out of the town Enjoy a mix of peaceful residential surroundings while being close to shops, cafes, and amenities
This home offers a rare combination of period charm, modern convenience, and an enviable location close to the coast and transport links – perfect for enjoying everything Bournemouth has to offer.
*AGENTS NB: The current service charge is approx £2,600 p/a. The reserve fund is being topped up by temporarily by an additional service charges (approx £2,000 extra every year). The current pot is approximately £35,000 TBC and the additional reserve fund is almost complete. The vendor will contribute the remaining additional charges subject to an acceptable offer. The buyer will benefit from a new roof from 2027 at no additional charge.
All rooms have been measured with electronic laser and are approximate only. None of the services to the above property have been tested by ourselves and we cannot guarantee that the installations described in the details are in perfect working order. Clarkes Residential Sales and Lettings for themselves and for the vendors or lessors produce these brochures in good faith and are for guidance only. They do not constitute any part of a contract and are correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to press.
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Property details
- Property type
- Flat
- Size
- 689 sq ft / 64 sq m
- Council tax band
- C
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 166 years left
- Ground rent
- £0 per year
- Service charge
- £2,600 per year
- Parking
- Off street
- Garden
- Private garden, Rear garden
- Accessibility
- Ground floor
Floorplan
Location
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- Bournemouth Station0.3 mi
- Pokesdown Station1.9 mi
- Branksome Station2.2 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in BH8 over the last 12 months: flat £190k · detached £480k · semi-detached £341k · terraced £290k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4, Twin Firs, 50, Portchester Road Bournemouth BH8 8JZ | Flat Leasehold | 30 May 2025 | £215,000 |
| 4 Exton Court, 44, Portchester Road Bournemouth BH8 8JZ | Flat Leasehold | 30 Oct 2024 | £180,000 |
| 1 Ridgemount, 56, Portchester Road Bournemouth BH8 8JZ | Flat Leasehold | 24 Oct 2024 | £265,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in BH8
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Clarkes Estate Agents, Bournemouth on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 3 Apr 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 09/10/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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