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APARTMENT 31

RENAISSANCE, 2, SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE BH14 8AQ

1 beds 1 baths Listed 30 Jul 2024 (-683d)

£390,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Council tax band

E

Last sold

£420,000 Jun 2022

Local average

£324,307 (+20.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (30,888 of 33,755)

Street crime

182 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Stunning one bedroom apartment
  • Fully furnished Guest Suite
  • Spacious shared facilities
  • Safe & Secure age exclusive development
  • 24 hour emergency care line

Additional details

Heating
Gas
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Stunning one-bedroom apartment in a luxurious retirement complex
**
Later Living at Sandbanks Road is designed and built exclusively for those over 60 seeking an independent lifestyle. This community offers a vibrant environment where long-lasting friendships are formed. The development comprises 32 beautifully appointed one and two-bedroom apartments, each complemented by fantastic shared facilities such as an owners' lounge, charming landscaped gardens, and a guest suite for visiting family and friends. The on-site host ensures the smooth running of the development and is available Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm.

Apartment 31 is a spacious one-bedroom apartment on the third floor, presented in excellent condition. Upon entering, you are greeted by a large reception hallway filled with natural light from a skylight, currently used as an office area. The hallway provides access to all accommodation, including two sizable storage cupboards. The L-shaped lounge diner is bright and spacious, with double doors leading to the kitchen. The fully integrated kitchen features NEFF appliances set under a Silestone worktop, with matching wall units. The bedroom includes built-in wardrobes and additional space for further furniture. The luxury shower room boasts Porcelanosa wall and floor tiles, premium Villeroy & Boch sanitary ware, and heated towel rails.

The best of Poole is just a short walk away through Poole Park, which offers acres of parkland, a saltwater lagoon, and beautiful lakes with abundant wildlife. Poole features a bustling high street with a great selection of shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as excellent transport facilities, including a bus station and mainline train station.
Additional Information
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease: 999yrs from 2019
Ground rent: Reported as £325 per annum (not verified)
Service Charge: Reported as £4,289 per annum (not verified)
Pets: Allowed with permission
Parking: Via permit at a cost of £250 per annum
Utilities:

Mains Electricity
Mains Water - metered
Drainage: Mains Drainage
Broadband: Refer to ofcom website
Mobile Signal: Refer to ofcom website
Flood Risk: For more information refer to gov.uk, check long term flood risk

Council Tax Band: E
Lounge/Diner 6.4m (21') x 6.1m (20'0)

Kitchen 3m (9'10) x 2.4m (7'10)

Bedroom 1 4.9m (16'1) x 3.8m (12'6)

Shower Room 2.2m (7'3) x 2m (6'7)

Reception Hall 3.4m (11'2) x 2.3m (7'7)




ALL MEASUREMENTS QUOTED ARE APPROX. AND FOR GUIDANCE ONLY. THE FIXTURES, FITTINGS & APPLIANCES HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED AND THEREFORE NO GUARANTEE CAN BE GIVEN THAT THEY ARE IN WORKING ORDER. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CONTACT THE LOCAL AUTHORITY FOR DETAILS OF COUNCIL TAX. PHOTOGRAPHS ARE REPRODUCED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION AND IT CANNOT BE INFERRED THAT ANY ITEM SHOWN IS INCLUDED.
These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute an offer or form part of any contract.
Solicitors are specifically requested to verify the details of our sales particulars in the pre-contract enquiries, in particular the price, local and other searches, in the event of a sale.
VIEWING**
Strictly through the vendors agents Goadsby

Listed by

Poole

Goadsby

Reference: 150777503

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 14/06/2022 (3 years ago) £420,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
THE OBSERVATORY FLAT 23 PARK ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 2FY £290,000 28/11/2025 Flat
THE OBSERVATORY FLAT 25 PARK ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH15 2FY £242,500 24/11/2025 Flat
RENAISSANCE, 2 APARTMENT 5 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8AQ £400,000 04/11/2024 Flat
FLEUR DE LIS, 2 - 4 FLAT 21 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8AQ £660,000 27/09/2023 Flat
RENAISSANCE, 2 APARTMENT 18 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8AQ £466,667 30/06/2023 Flat
RENAISSANCE, 2 APARTMENT 32 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8AQ £340,000 30/06/2023 Flat
RENAISSANCE, 2 APARTMENT 22 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8AQ £524,762 30/06/2023 Flat
RENAISSANCE, 2 APARTMENT 16 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8AQ £360,000 30/06/2023 Flat
RENAISSANCE, 2 APARTMENT 26 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8AQ £360,000 30/06/2023 Flat
RENAISSANCE, 2 APARTMENT 7 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8AQ £338,594 29/06/2023 Flat
RENAISSANCE, 2 APARTMENT 26 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8AQ £360,000 29/06/2023 Flat
RENAISSANCE, 2 APARTMENT 18 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8AQ £466,667 29/06/2023 Flat
RENAISSANCE, 2 APARTMENT 32 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8AQ £340,000 29/06/2023 Flat
RENAISSANCE, 2 APARTMENT 8 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8AQ £455,825 29/06/2023 Flat
RENAISSANCE, 2 APARTMENT 22 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8AQ £507,655 29/06/2023 Flat
RENAISSANCE, 2 APARTMENT 16 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8AQ £360,000 29/06/2023 Flat
RENAISSANCE, 2 APARTMENT 28 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8AQ £620,034 31/03/2023 Flat
RENAISSANCE, 2 APARTMENT 6 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8AQ £580,478 31/03/2023 Flat
RENAISSANCE, 2 APARTMENT 12 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8AQ £370,000 17/03/2023 Flat
RENAISSANCE, 2 APARTMENT 3 SANDBANKS ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH14 8AQ £530,000 20/12/2022 Flat

Area average: £428,659 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -18.5%
10y growth 25.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -4.9%
5y (index) -1.6%
10y (index) 16.6%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,262/mo
Realistic £1,402/mo
Optimistic £1,542/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Location

Address

4 Sandbanks Road

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Park Gates, Park Entrance 0.1 miles
Shop Denzel's 0.1 miles
Shop Divine Art 0.1 miles
Bus stop Park Gates, Poole College 0.1 miles
Train station Parkstone 0.6 miles
Train station Poole 1.0 miles
Hospital Dorset HealthCare 2.6 miles
University Bournemouth University (Talbot Campus) 3.2 miles
University Bournemouth University 3.2 miles
Hospital Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital 4.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 63
Anti-social behaviour 54
Criminal damage and arson 15
Burglary 9
Drugs 8
Other theft 8
Vehicle crime 8
Public order 5
Shoplifting 5
Bicycle theft 4
Other crime 3
Total incidents 182

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
The Bournemouth and Poole College Other 0.2 miles (No rating)
Ocean Academy Poole Primary 0.4 miles Good — 15 Jun 2018
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 17 Dec 2014
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Primary 0.6 miles Good — 28 Feb 2019
Longfleet Church of England Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 13 May 2013

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
Bedsit, Chatsworth Road, BH14 £528/mo 1 0.86 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Barton Lodge, BH12 £875/mo 1 0.9 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £702/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.18%
Max investor price (0.8%) £87,750
Target investor price (1%) £70,200
Gross yield 2.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 46.3×
Monthly cashflow £-929/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -9.9%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).