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FLAT 24

ATHELNEY COURT, 15, GERVIS ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE BH1 3EE

2 beds 1 baths 59 m² Listed 2 Mar 2023 (-1250d)

£220,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 27 Apr 2023

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Property details

Tenure

SHARE_OF_FREEHOLD

Floor area

59 m²

Last sold

£208,000 Aug 2023

Local average

£185,143 (+18.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (14,556 of 33,755)

Street crime

813 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Two bedroom ground floor apartment
  • Spacious living dining room with access to patio
  • Modern shower room
  • Both bedrooms benefitting from integrated wardrobes
  • Allocated car port
  • Share of freehold
  • Close proximity to town centre and sea front
  • No onward chain

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A superbly presented ground floor apartment located on the ever popular East Cliff the property is conveniently located less than 0.5 mile from Bournemouth Town Centre offering a wealth of high street shops, bars and restaurants. Just two roads back from the clifftop, within moments you can be on the promenade offering access to award winning sandy beaches and a level walk from Sandbanks to Hengisbury Head.
The development is entered via a secure entry phone system giving access to a well-maintained communal hallway with stairs and lifts rising to all floors. On entering the apartment there is a hallway providing access to all accommodation and a storage cupboard. There is a living/dining room with window to the rear aspect enjoying a pleasant out look over the communal gardens, a door providing access to a patio area. A refurbished separate kitchen overlooking the front aspect has been re-fitted with a range of base and eye level units with induction hob, washing machine and fridge/freezer.
There are two bedrooms, both of which are double in size and benefit from integrated storage. The bedrooms are served by a refitted shower room with a modern suite comprising separate shower enclosure, WC and wash basin.
Externally the property benefits from well maintained communal parking an allocated car port and visitor parking. 
Share of freehold.
Maintenance charge approximately £2,919 per annum, to include sewage / water rates, sinking fund contribution and buildings insurance.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: C             EPC RATING: C
AGENTS NOTE: The heating system, mains and appliances have not been tested by Hearnes Estate Agents. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. Whilst reasonable endeavours have been made to ensure that the information given in our sales particulars are as accurate as possible, this information has been provided to us by the seller and is not guaranteed. Any intending buyer should not rely upon the information we have supplied and should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries, and survey as to the correctness of each statement before making a financial or legal commitment. We have not checked the legal documentation to verify the legal status, including the lease term and ground rent and escalation of ground rent of the property (where applicable). A buyer must not rely upon the information provided until it has been verified by their own solicitors.

Listed by

Bournemouth

Hearnes Estate Agents

Reference: 132186290

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

9% since 2019

Event Date Price % change
Sold 04/08/2023 (2 years ago) £208,000 +8.9%
Sold 31/07/2019 (7 years ago) £191,000

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
WESTON GRANGE, 10 FLAT 9 GERVIS ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3EG £193,000 02/12/2025 Flat
GRANGE COURT FLAT 3 GERVIS ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3EF £190,000 28/11/2025 Flat
LANSDOWNE HOUSE FLAT 11 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3JR £195,000 28/03/2025 Flat
PRINCES GATE, 55 FLAT G1 GROVE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3AW £540,000 13/12/2023 Flat
LANSDOWNE HOUSE FLAT 32 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3JS £150,000 24/11/2023 Flat
BURFORD COURT, 2 FLAT 4 MANOR ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3HT £230,000 31/10/2023 Flat
GROSVENOR COURT, 22 FLAT 6 GROVE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3DB £275,000 08/09/2023 Flat
ATHELNEY COURT, 24 FLAT 12 GROVE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3DB £215,000 11/08/2023 Flat
ATHELNEY COURT, 24 FLAT 3 GROVE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3DB £215,000 08/06/2023 Flat
LANSDOWNE HOUSE FLAT 6 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3JR £128,000 22/02/2023 Flat
GRANGE COURT FLAT 22 GERVIS ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3EF £260,000 20/02/2023 Flat
LANSDOWNE HOUSE FLAT 1 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3JR £167,500 21/12/2022 Flat
LANSDOWNE HOUSE FLAT E1 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3JP £135,000 18/11/2022 Flat
LANSDOWNE HOUSE FLAT 30 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3JS £147,500 18/11/2022 Flat
LANSDOWNE HOUSE FLAT 47 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3JS £180,000 31/10/2022 Flat
GRANGE COURT FLAT 18 GERVIS ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3EF £175,000 21/09/2022 Flat
Same street 35 GERVIS ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3EE £1,300,000 15/09/2022 Semi-detached
ATHELNEY COURT, 24 FLAT 7 GROVE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3DB £288,000 02/09/2022 Flat
BURFORD COURT, 2 FLAT 7 MANOR ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3HT £255,000 02/09/2022 Flat
EARLS COURT, 9 FLAT 12 GERVIS ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3ED £260,000 01/09/2022 Flat
LANSDOWNE HOUSE FLAT 49 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3JS £165,000 15/08/2022 Flat
Same street 31 GERVIS ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3EE £1,610,000 14/07/2022 Detached

Street average: £1,455,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £218,200 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -4.8%
10y growth -12.2%

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

1y (index) -5.3%
5y (index) -1.2%
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.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Salisbury: £778/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

17 Gervis Road

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Suncliff Hotel 0.1 miles
Shop East Cliff News, Food & Wine 0.1 miles
Shop Global Spicy Supermarket 0.1 miles
Train station Bournemouth 0.5 miles
Hospital Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital 0.7 miles
Hospital Kings Park Hospital 1.5 miles
University Health Services University 1.5 miles
Train station Pokesdown 1.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 254
Anti-social behaviour 246
Public order 51
Shoplifting 47
Criminal damage and arson 41
Drugs 39
Vehicle crime 39
Other theft 38
Burglary 19
Robbery 14
Bicycle theft 11
Possession of weapons 7
Theft from the person 5
Other crime 2
Total incidents 813

Within 1 mile during May 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
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Other 0.3 miles Good — 20 May 2024
Bethany Church of England Junior School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 18 May 2022
Malmesbury Park Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 11 May 2022
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 8 Jan 2018
Kings Bournemouth Other 0.8 miles Good — 6 Mar 2023

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
2 Bed Flat, Christchurch Road, BH1 £1,850/mo 2 0.16 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,850/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.84%
Max investor price (0.8%) £231,250
Target investor price (1%) £185,000
Gross yield 10.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio 9.9×
Monthly cashflow £774/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 14.6%
  • 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).