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ELIZABETH COURT, GROVE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH BH1 3DU

2 beds 1 baths 614 sq ft Listed 26 Mar 2026 (-116d)

£180,000

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Property details

Tenure

SHARE_OF_FREEHOLD

Floor area

57 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£80,000 Jun 1998

Price per m²

£3,158/m²

Local average

£182,985 (-1.6%)

Street crime

759 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Perfect Seaside Lock Up & Leave
  • Best Offers Considered
  • Two Double Bedroom Sea Facing Apartment with
  • Two Balconies
  • Fabulous Location - Short Walk To Beach
  • Opposite Path To Bournemouth Beach
  • Perfect Home, Buy To Let Or Second Home
  • Great Investment Opportunity
  • Long Lease - Share Of Freehold
  • No Chain

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Night storage
Accessibility
Lift access
Parking
Permit, Off street

Description

** ** *House & Son* Sole Agents * Sea View Cliff Top Balcony Apartment * Best Offers Considered *No Chain * Fabulous Opportunity To Own Apartment Just 5 Minutes Walk To Wonderful Bournemouth Beach * 999 Year Lease & Share Of Freehold * Underground Parking

Wonderful opportunity to acquire a two double bedroom sea facing apartment with two balconies, in the idyllic development of Elizabeth Court. Built in the late 1960's, it is one of the East Cliff's best known and loved residential apartment blocks. It has the benefit of a long 999 year Lease and a Share of the Freehold, making it the perfect 'sea side' home. Now in need of general updating and modernisation, this apartment is offered with vacant possession and has been priced for a quick sale, making it an excellent investment.

The development is enviably situated being in a prime East Cliff clifftop location with 'Zig Zag' beach path directly opposite, leading to
the gorgeous sandy Bournemouth beach below and to both Pier Approach and Bournemouth Gardens, where the shopping centre and fantastic amenities can also be enjoyed.

There is also a good bus service that operates on Overcliff Drive, taking passengers along the coastline to both the East and West of the area.

The property comprises of an entrance hallway, living room with views directly towards the sea and access out to one of the two balconies; the primary south facing balcony being situated off the lounge; a second balcony is accessed from bedroom one, with views overlooking Grove Road. For added convenience the kitchen is also accessed from the lounge. There are two double bedrooms and a bathroom which features a three piece suite and a window.

This iconic cliff top development enjoys award winning communal grounds, with the high standards being maintained by the two resident caretakers at the development. There are lifts and stairwells to all floors, including the secure underground residents carpark. There is ample visitor parking on the surface parking area to the rear (with a valid permit).

All Viewings Via Sellers Sole Selling Agent 

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE **  

ENTRANCE HALL 22' 3" x 3' 3" (6.78m x 0.99m)  

LOUNGE 15' 5" x 11' 6" exc door recess (4.7m x 3.51m)  

BALCONY  

KITCHEN 10' 0" x 7' 10" (3.05m x 2.39m)  

BEDROOM ONE 13' 0" x 11' 0" inc wardrobe (3.96m x 3.35m)  

BALCONY  

BEDROOM TWO 13' 0" x 10' 0" inc wardrobe (3.96m x 3.05m)  

BATHROOM 10' 0" inc airing cupboard x 5' 6" to 6' 7" (3.05m x 1.68m to 2.01m)  

OUTSIDE - COMMUNAL GARDENS  

RESIDENTS & VISITOR PARKING Access to the underground garage parking is from the rear of the building, adjacent to the surface permit parking area.  

UNDERGROUND GARAGE First come, first serve parking spaces. For added convenience the Lifts provide access from the underground carpark onto the communal landing of the apartments.  

TENURE & CHARGES Tenure: Remainder of a 999 year Lease with a Share of Freehold
Ground Rent: Peppercorn
Service Charges: Please ask the agent
Council Tax Band: D
EPC Rating: D  

DISCLAIMER ** Please note that while every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, errors and omissions can occasionally occur. The details supplied regarding lease terms are based on information obtained from the Land Registry and other relevant sources at the time of review.

Any building alterations, consents, or planning permissions relating to the property have not been verified by House & Son. Verification of such matters, as well as confirmation of lease details and any other legal documentation, should be undertaken by the purchaser's or purchaser's legal representative prior to reliance or completion of any transaction.

House & Son accepts no liability for any loss or inconvenience arising from reliance on information provided in error, save as otherwise required by law.  

Listed by

Bournemouth

House & Son

Reference: 173741573

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 15/01/2026

Expiry date: 14/01/2036

Est. upgrade cost to C: £12,280

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
  • Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£20 - £40)
  • High heat retention storage heaters and dual immersion cylinder (£1,200 - £2,400)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £180,000 +125%
Sold 22/06/1998 (28 years ago) £80,000

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
ELIZABETH COURT FLAT A5 GROVE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3DR £167,000 16/01/2026 Flat
EMBASSY COURT, 26 FLAT 30 GERVIS ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3DW £293,000 04/12/2025 Flat
ELIZABETH COURT FLAT B19 GROVE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3DU £212,500 24/07/2025 Flat
LITTLE FORREST MANSION FLAT 7 BATH ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 2ES £145,000 18/07/2025 Flat
ELIZABETH COURT FLAT F11 GROVE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3DT £255,000 26/02/2025 Flat
ELIZABETH COURT FLAT A16 GROVE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3DU £255,000 29/01/2025 Flat
ELIZABETH COURT FLAT C15 GROVE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3DU £286,000 02/02/2024 Flat
EAST CLIFF HOUSE, 7 FLAT 6 EAST OVERCLIFF DRIVE, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3AD £1,040,000 20/12/2023 Flat
ELIZABETH COURT FLAT E19 GROVE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3DX £250,000 15/12/2023 Flat
GARDEN HOUSE, 3 FLAT 8 MEYRICK ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3EB £260,000 23/10/2023 Flat
LITTLE FORREST MANSION FLAT 9 BATH ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 2ES £182,500 13/10/2023 Flat
LITTLE FORREST MANSION FLAT 6 BATH ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 2ES £182,500 13/10/2023 Flat
EAST CLIFF HOUSE, 7 FLAT 1 EAST OVERCLIFF DRIVE, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3AD £1,035,000 15/09/2023 Flat
ELIZABETH COURT FLAT C3 GROVE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3DR £250,000 13/09/2023 Flat
EAST CLIFF HOUSE, 7 FLAT 5 EAST OVERCLIFF DRIVE, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3AD £880,000 13/09/2023 Flat
GARDEN HOUSE, 3 FLAT 8 MEYRICK ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3EB £220,000 08/09/2023 Flat
EAST CLIFF HOUSE, 7 FLAT 2 EAST OVERCLIFF DRIVE, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3AD £995,000 29/08/2023 Flat
LITTLE FORREST MANSION FLAT 4 BATH ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 2ES £192,000 24/08/2023 Flat
EAST CLIFF HOUSE, 7 FLAT 3 EAST OVERCLIFF DRIVE, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 3AD £1,050,000 09/08/2023 Flat
AMBERLEY COURT 5 BATH ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH1 2NL £230,000 11/05/2023 Flat

Area average: £419,025 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -26.7%
10y growth -10.8%

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 £1,264/mo
Realistic £1,404/mo
Optimistic £1,544/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

Grove Road

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop East Cliff Lift 0.1 miles
Shop Asda Express 0.1 miles
Shop Unknown 0.2 miles
University Bournemouth University (Lansdowne Campus) 0.3 miles
Train station Bournemouth 0.6 miles
Hospital Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital 0.8 miles
Hospital Dorset HealthCare 1.6 miles
Train station Pokesdown 2.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 245
Violence and sexual offences 228
Public order 50
Criminal damage and arson 41
Drugs 41
Shoplifting 41
Other theft 35
Vehicle crime 32
Burglary 15
Robbery 14
Bicycle theft 8
Possession of weapons 4
Theft from the person 3
Other crime 2
Total incidents 759

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
Kings Bournemouth Other 0.8 miles Good — 6 Mar 2023
Malmesbury Park Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 11 May 2022
St Michael's Church of England Primary School Primary 0.9 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Bethany Church of England Junior School Primary 1.0 miles Good — 18 May 2022

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, Elizabeth Court, BH1 £1,350/mo 2 0 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Princes Gate, BH1 £1,500/mo 2 0.19 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,425/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.79%
Max investor price (0.8%) £178,125
Target investor price (1%) £142,500
Gross yield 9.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 10.5×
Monthly cashflow £549/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 12.6%
  • 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).