# 3 bedroom ground floor flat for sale (BH19 1AP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 1, 44 VICTORIA AVENUE, SWANAGE, SWANAGE, DORSET BH19 1AP | | Price | £375,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £199,000 Oct 2003 | ## Description SITUATION: Within well-maintained communal grounds with a southerly aspect in a level position to the west of Swanage town centre, approximately half a mile from the main amenities, beach and sea front. DESCRIPTION: A ground floor flat with its own entrance and forming part of a block which was converted, we understand, in the early 2000’s. The flat offers spacious accommodation with both the lounge and kitchen diner having a sunny, southerly aspect with views over the town to the hills beyond. There are three bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, and at the rear, approached via a rear service lane there is off-road parking with space for two cars. This property is being sold with NO FORWARD CHAIN! ACCOMMODATION: ENTRANCE LOBBY: Double glazed front door, cupboard housing fuse box. Part glazed door to: HALL: Radiator, large store cupboard. KITCHEN/DINER (S & W): 12’ (3.68m) x 11’2” (3.42m). Single drainer stainless steel 1½ sink unit and work surfaces with drawers, cupboards, integrated dishwasher, space and plumbing for washing machine under, gas hob, extractor hood over, electric double oven, space for fridge/freezer, wall cupboards, tiled splash backs, radiator, telephone point, TV point, southerly aspect with views over the town to the hills beyond. LOUNGE (S & W): 14’4” (4.38m) into bay x 12’3” (3.74m). Radiator, southerly aspect with views over the town to the hills beyond, electric fire with surround, hearth and mantle, TV point. BEDROOM 3 (W): ‘L’ shaped with maximum measurements of 12’8” (3.87m) x 9’2” (2.8m). Radiator, TV point, telephone point. BEDROOM 2 (N): 13’ (3.98m) x 12’9” (3.9m). Radiator, TV point, telephone point, outside light switch. BEDROOM 1 (N): 18’9” (5.73m) x 12’3” (3.74m). Radiator, TV point, telephone point. Door to: EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM/W.C.: Fully tiled walls, wash basin, low level w.c., towel radiator, shower cubicle with mains shower, extractor, shelved airing cupboard with radiator. BATH/SHOWER ROOM/W.C.: Fully tiled walls, shower cubicle with mains shower, radiator, low level w.c., wash basin, panelled bath with mixer tap/shower attachment, extractor. OUTSIDE: Communal grounds with well-maintained gardens to the front and side. To the rear are areas with rotary washing lines allocated to each flat and allocated off road parking space with room for two cars. TENURE & MAINTENANCE: Leasehold for a term of 125 years from 29th September 2002 at a current ground rent of £125 per annum (doubling every 25 years, so £250 from 2027). The most recent annual service charge/maintenance amounted £1350. We understand letting is permitted. Pets with prior written consent, only. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Property type: Ground floor flat. Construction: Standard. Electric supply: Mains. Water supply: Mains. Heating: Mains gas. Broadband: Fttp (checker.ofcom.org.uk/). Mobile signal/coverage: Please see: checker.ofcom.org.uk/ COUNCIL TAX: Band D: £2818.07 payable for 2026/27 (excluding discounts, or additional home premium). VIEWING: By appointment only please, with the Agents MILES & SON. Our office is open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 9am-3pm April-September inclusive, 9am-12.30 pm at other times. Lunchtimes included. The Property Misdescription Act 1991. These particulars have been prepared to the best of our knowledge and belief in accordance with the Act and they shall not constitute an offer or the basis of any contract. Our inspection of the property was purely to prepare these particulars and no form of survey, structural or otherwise was carried out. Defects and/or other matters may be revealed on a survey carried out on your instructions. Internal measurements and site measurements where given are approximate and intended only as a guide as obstacles may well have prevented accuracy. Floor plans are not to scale and are for guidance only. You are advised to check the availability of this property before travelling to view. An appointment to view should be made and all negotiations conducted through Miles & Son. ## Property Photos - ![Front of block](/listings/photos/89503158/1184456) - Front of block - ![Flat and grounds](/listings/photos/89503158/1184458) - Flat and grounds - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/89503158/1184459) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/89503158/1184461) - Lounge - ![Kitchen/diner](/listings/photos/89503158/1184462) - Kitchen/diner - ![Kitchen/diner](/listings/photos/89503158/1184463) - Kitchen/diner - ![Entrance hall](/listings/photos/89503158/1184464) - Entrance hall - ![Hall](/listings/photos/89503158/1184465) - Hall - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/89503158/1184467) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/89503158/1184468) - Bedroom 1 - ![En-suite (bed 1)](/listings/photos/89503158/1184469) - En-suite (bed 1) - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/89503158/1184470) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bath/shower room](/listings/photos/89503158/1184472) - Bath/shower room - ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/89503158/1184473) - Bedroom 3 - ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/89503158/1184474) - Bedroom 3 - ![Comm. garden outlook](/listings/photos/89503158/1184475) - Comm. garden outlook - ![Flat entrance](/listings/photos/89503158/1184476) - Flat entrance - ![Kitchen/diner](/listings/photos/89503158/1240999) - Kitchen/diner - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/89503158/1241000) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/89503158/1241001) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/89503158/1241002) - Bedroom 2 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/89503158/1184477) - Floorplan 1 - ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/89503158/1184479) - Floorplan 2 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/89503158/1184480) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 44 FLAT 1 VICTORIA AVENUE, SWANAGE, PURBECK, DORSET, BH19 1AP | £199,000 | 31/10/2003 | Flat | | 44 FLAT 1 VICTORIA AVENUE, SWANAGE, PURBECK, DORSET, BH19 1AP | £315,000 | 15/03/2002 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | SUNNYBANK, 4 FLAT 3 GILBERT ROAD, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 1DU | £165,000 | 05/01/2026 | Flat | | TYROL COURT FLAT 2 CRANBORNE ROAD, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 1EA | £172,500 | 05/12/2025 | Flat | | SWANBROOK MEWS, 68 - 70 FLAT 24 KINGS ROAD WEST, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 1HR | £165,000 | 08/05/2025 | Flat | | LULWORTH COURT, 5 FLAT 6 CRANBORNE ROAD, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 1EA | £160,000 | 28/03/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] 22 VICTORIA AVENUE, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 1AP | £750,000 | 21/11/2024 | Detached | | [Same street] 48A VICTORIA AVENUE, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 1AP | £835,000 | 05/04/2024 | Other | | [Same street] 44 FLAT 3 VICTORIA AVENUE, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 1AP | £391,950 | 03/04/2024 | Flat | | ROCQUAINE COURT, 5 FLAT 15 ILMINSTER ROAD, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 1DZ | £250,000 | 01/12/2023 | Flat | | INCLEDON COURT, 1A FLAT 4 CRANBORNE ROAD, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 1EA | £173,000 | 28/11/2023 | Flat | | WORCESTER LODGE, 12 FLAT 8 VICTORIA AVENUE, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 1AN | £195,000 | 29/09/2023 | Flat | | 48 FLAT 4 VICTORIA AVENUE, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 1FF | £265,000 | 14/06/2023 | Flat | | RICHMOND HOUSE, 27 FLAT 10 RABLING ROAD, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 1ED | £260,000 | 31/05/2023 | Flat | | HAVENHURST COURT, 3 FLAT 1 CRANBORNE ROAD, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 1EA | £233,800 | 19/04/2023 | Flat | | BEACHSIDE COURT, 14 FLAT 6 VICTORIA AVENUE, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 1AN | £240,000 | 06/04/2023 | Flat | | SWANBROOK MEWS, 68 - 70 FLAT 28 KINGS ROAD WEST, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 1HR | £149,000 | 17/01/2023 | Flat | | VICTORIA COURT, 2 FLAT 3 VICTORIA AVENUE, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 1AN | £450,000 | 20/12/2022 | Flat | | 48 FLAT 3 VICTORIA AVENUE, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 1FF | £292,000 | 19/12/2022 | Flat | | 48 FLAT 4 VICTORIA AVENUE, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 1FF | £260,000 | 19/12/2022 | Flat | | CRANBORNE, 3 FLAT 3 ILMINSTER ROAD, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 1DZ | £265,000 | 06/12/2022 | Flat | | INCLEDON COURT, 1A FLAT 1 CRANBORNE ROAD, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 1EA | £165,000 | 30/11/2022 | Flat | | 6A WALROND ROAD, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 1PB | £440,000 | 16/11/2022 | Flat | | THE ASPENS, 5 FLAT 9 NORTHBROOK ROAD, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 1PW | £300,000 | 21/10/2022 | Flat | | 57A KINGS ROAD WEST, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 1HG | £295,500 | 30/09/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 56 VICTORIA AVENUE, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 1AP | £450,000 | 25/01/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 38 VICTORIA AVENUE, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 1AP | £385,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £562,390 (5 sales) **Area average:** £244,790 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £286,363 (20 Flat, BH19, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +31% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Dorset). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £941/mo - **Realistic:** £1,046/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,151/mo ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Penthouse, Trocadero, BH19 | £1,800/mo | 3 | 0.49 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Penthouse, Trocadero, BH19 | £1,800/mo | 3 | 0.49 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Detached House, Streche Road, BH19 | £2,490/mo | 3 | 0.7 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Mobile Home, Washpond Lane, BH19 | £867/mo | 3 | 0.76 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Detached House, Whitecliff Road, BH19 | £1,900/mo | 3 | 1.03 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,771/mo (5 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.48% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £225,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £180,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,800/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 17.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £118/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.3% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 42.2% - **10y growth:** 7.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Dorset; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -4.3% - **5y growth (index):** 0.1% - **10y growth (index):** 14.1% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)