# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (BH13 7JB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 1, MYRTLES, 2, MAXWELL ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE BH13 7JB | | Price | £475,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Last sold | £460,000 Jun 2025 | ## Description ** CASH BUYERS ONLY ** A charming two bedroom garden apartment with parking, located in a popular residential road in Canford Cliffs, brimming with opportunities for personalization, enhancement and investment. Welcome to this charming two-bedroom ground floor conversion apartment, offering a unique blend of character and potential. This property boasts the advantage of its own private front door, ensuring privacy and convenience. Additionally, it features a south facing garden, perfect for outdoor relaxation and the extra benefit of off-road parking for added convenience. While the apartment requires some internal work and potential reconfiguration, it provides a fantastic opportunity to tailor the space to your preferences and needs. The current layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, and a separate dining room. The kitchen, awaiting your personal touch, and two bathrooms, adding to the convenience and functionality of the space. This ground floor apartment is brimming with potential and is perfect for those looking to create a home. With its charming features and the opportunity to modernize and reconfigure, this property represents a fantastic investment. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to own a piece of potential in a sought-after location. Please note this property is available for Cash Buyers Only **Location** Canford Cliffs is celebrated for its picturesque cliff-top vistas, pristine sandy beaches, and lush, wooded areas. The golden sands of Canford Cliffs Beach are perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and water sports, while the nearby Canford Cliffs Chine and Branksome Chine provide beautiful wooded walks down to the sea. The area's natural beauty and tranquillity make it an ideal retreat for those seeking a peaceful coastal lifestyle. Despite its tranquil setting, Canford Cliffs is well-connected. Regular bus services and proximity to major road networks ensure easy access to the nearby towns of Poole and Bournemouth. The A338 and A35 provide straightforward routes for commuting or exploring the wider region. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/148983080/329383) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 01](/listings/photos/148983080/329384) - Picture No. 01 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/148983080/329385) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/148983080/329386) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/148983080/329387) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/148983080/329388) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/148983080/329389) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/148983080/329390) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/148983080/329391) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/148983080/329392) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/148983080/329393) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/148983080/329394) - Picture No. 13 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/148983080/329395) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/148983080/329396) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | MYRTLES, 2 FLAT 1 MAXWELL ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH13 7JB | £460,000 | 30/06/2025 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | KENILWORTH COURT, 3 FLAT 11 WESTERN ROAD, CANFORD CLIFFS, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH13 7BB | £292,000 | 15/12/2025 | Flat | | HAWKHURST, 59 FLAT 9 HAVEN ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH13 7DN | £535,000 | 20/11/2025 | Flat | | STONELEIGH, 17 FLAT 15 MARTELLO ROAD SOUTH, CANFORD CLIFFS, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH13 7HQ | £585,000 | 15/12/2023 | Flat | | HAVEN HEIGHTS, 41 FLAT 3 HAVEN ROAD, CANFORD CLIFFS, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH13 7LQ | £426,000 | 26/10/2023 | Flat | | STONELEIGH, 17 FLAT 14 MARTELLO ROAD SOUTH, CANFORD CLIFFS, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH13 7HQ | £525,000 | 27/09/2023 | Flat | | DE MAULEY COURT, 3 FLAT 1 DE MAULEY ROAD, CANFORD CLIFFS, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH13 7HN | £470,000 | 23/08/2023 | Flat | | DE MAULEY COURT, 3 FLAT 6 DE MAULEY ROAD, CANFORD CLIFFS, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH13 7HN | £355,000 | 06/06/2023 | Flat | | THE RESIDENCE, 8C FLAT 5 MARTELLO ROAD SOUTH, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH13 7HH | £1,080,000 | 19/05/2023 | Flat | | HIGHWOOD, 1 FLAT 5 BESSBOROUGH ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH13 7BL | £780,000 | 06/02/2023 | Flat | | HIGHWOOD, 1 FLAT 8 BESSBOROUGH ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH13 7BL | £800,000 | 03/02/2023 | Flat | | HIGHWOOD, 1 FLAT 4 BESSBOROUGH ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH13 7BL | £749,950 | 31/01/2023 | Flat | | HIGHWOOD, 1 FLAT 2 BESSBOROUGH ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH13 7BL | £875,000 | 10/01/2023 | Flat | | HIGHWOOD, 1 FLAT 14 BESSBOROUGH ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH13 7BL | £1,750,000 | 05/01/2023 | Flat | | HIGHWOOD, 1 FLAT 3 BESSBOROUGH ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH13 7BL | £805,000 | 20/12/2022 | Flat | | HIGHWOOD, 1 FLAT 6 BESSBOROUGH ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH13 7BL | £845,000 | 20/12/2022 | Flat | | HIGHWOOD, 1 FLAT 11 BESSBOROUGH ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH13 7BL | £855,000 | 16/12/2022 | Flat | | HIGHWOOD, 1 FLAT 12 BESSBOROUGH ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH13 7BL | £910,000 | 16/12/2022 | Flat | | HIGHWOOD, 1 FLAT 10 BESSBOROUGH ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH13 7BL | £750,000 | 15/12/2022 | Flat | | THE PENTAGON, 52 FLAT 4 HAVEN ROAD, CANFORD CLIFFS, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH13 7LU | £415,000 | 15/12/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 8 FLAT 3 MAXWELL ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH13 7JB | £350,000 | 09/12/2022 | Flat | | HAWKHURST, 59 FLAT 12 HAVEN ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH13 7DN | £510,000 | 08/12/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 6 FLAT 1 MAXWELL ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH13 7JB | £530,000 | 29/09/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] 12 MAXWELL ROAD, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH13 7JB | £990,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £623,333 (3 sales) **Area average:** £715,648 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £461,128 (29 Flat, BH13, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,262/mo - **Realistic:** £1,402/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,542/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Flat, Belfry, BH14 | £1,595/mo | 2 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, The Avenue, BH13 | £1,325/mo | 2 | 0.89 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Herbert Road, BH4 | £1,600/mo | 2 | 1.03 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Crosby Road, BH4 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 1.06 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Caerlyon House, BH4 | £3,300/mo | 2 | 1.07 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Burnaby Road, BH4 | £1,350/mo | 2 | 1.07 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Ashton Court, BH13 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 1.08 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,653/mo (7 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.28% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £168,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £135,000 *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 £1,350/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 29.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-681/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.9% *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:** -27.3% - **10y growth:** 22.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -4.9% - **5y growth (index):** -1.6% - **10y growth (index):** 16.6% ## 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)