FLAT B12
ELIZABETH COURT, GROVE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH BH1 3DU
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
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)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 — 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).