Guide Price: £400,000 - £425,000
Welcome to this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom top-floor penthouse apartment with a large private terrace/balcony - located within the iconic block - "The Cosmopolitan".
Built in 2021, The Cosmopolitan is unique in its offering of:
* A large contemporary communal roof terrace with far-reaching water views over Poole and access to the on-site two-floor residents.
* Communal gym with a plethora of exercise equipment
* Luxury entrance hallway with individual brushed bronze post boxes.
* Lock-up bike storage.
* Electric charging points in the car park.
* remainder of a 10-year ICW Warranty.
The building has become a landmark with its attractive corner-wrapping site, Victorian-style architecture and perception of sand-coloured masonry stonework with grid-stacked windows.
The apartment is in excellent condition after being used as a family holiday home by the current owner. It includes quality features such as high-end hotel-standard bathrooms with urban design - such as black taps contrasting with wood-effect tiling. There's a fitted kitchen with integrated appliances (including a wine fridge within the central island/breakfast bar) overlooking the expansive open-plan living space and a private balcony.
This home comprises:
* Generously sized entrance hall providing access to:
3 double bedrooms (primary bedroom with access to en-suite shower room and private balcony).
* Main bathroom with bath and shower overhead.
* Utility cupboard housing air source water tank and washing machine.
* Double doors onto the vast open-plan kitchen/dining/living space.
* Exceptionally large private terrace/balcony with high stone-coloured walls.
* 1 parking space within the on-site car park.
Location:
The Cosmopolitan is situated in the heart of Poole and offers a lifestyle to be envied.
Within close proximity to:
Ashley Cross village; known as a dynamic urban hub and charming neighbourhood, boasts a vibrant and diverse scene for dining and socialising. It provides a charming village-like atmosphere, loved for its coffee culture, with a variety of independent and chain coffee shops, such as Mark Bennetts Patisserie. Other independent shops and facilities such as salons, opticians, vintage charity shops, surfing equipment retailer, pet suppliers and local businesses and offices. All of these retailers surround a central leafy green space with its Victorian fountain, children's play park, benches and well-matured trees. This area is known for its popular community events such as 'Grove on the Green'.
Poole Park, which offers 110 acres of open parkland, beautiful gardens & lakes, with two large play areas, tennis courts, bowling greens, a miniature railway, cycle track, cricket pitch, fitness trail with outdoor gym equipment, crazy golf, indoor soft play zone, pottery studio, and two cafes overlooking the park. The large saltwater lagoon gives the park a distinctive character and provides opportunities for watersports of all types, including a model yacht enclosure.
Poole Hospital and Harbour Hospital.
Poole Shopping Centre, housing main high street retailers such as Boots, Next, H&M, Clarks, Primark, New Look, River Island and many more chain and independent shops and eateries.
Parkstone and Poole Libraries.
Baiter and Whitecliff Park connecting to the Quay with boats to Brownsea and other harbour islands and Channel ferry access.
Only 3.3 miles from Sandbanks, the start of the 7-mile stretch of award-winning sandy beaches.
Transport:
The property is centrally located with bus routes leading through to widespread Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset areas, with close proximity to Poole Bus and Coach Station.
Parkstone train station is just 0.6 miles from the property with connections on the direct line taking you to London Waterloo, in addition to Poole train station being within close proximity.
Executive summary:
Communal entrance:
There are two resident entrances to the building, one accessed via the car park and the other via the commercial roadside.
The main entrance feels like you are entering a high-end hotel with contemporary design, flooring and brushed bronze individual post boxes.
The intercom to the building is linked to your mobile phone, enabling you to answer the door to guests and deliveries even when you are not present, providing an extra layer of security and convenience.
The gym area is also accessed on ground floor level.
The communal terrace is accessed via the top floor level (same floor as the apartment).
The apartment is situated on the top floor (5th floor) and can be accessed via the lift or stairwell.
Apartment:
Hallway: 3.08 x 1.97 (10'1'' x 6'5'')
Spacious entrance hall. Accessed off main communal hallway via fire door with two separate locks. Hardwood-effect flooring. Spot lighting. White walls, grey skirtings. Provides access to all 3 bedrooms, main bathroom, utility cupboard and open-plan living/kitchen area. Stylish grey doors with black handles. Utility cupboard.
Houses freestanding Bosch washing machine, Indesit air source heat pump/tank for hot water and electric consumer unit and meter.
Bedroom 1: 4.56 x 2.91 (15'0'' x 9'7'')
Primary bedroom. Access to private balcony via double glass doors. Two windows, one overlooking balcony and the other overlooking rear car park. Grey carpet flooring. White painted walls, grey skirtings. Spot lighting. TV point. Electric room heater radiator. Also provides access to en-suite shower room.
En-suite: 2.93 x 1.63 (7'10'' x 5'4'')
Wood-effect floor tiling and partially tiled walls. White circular basin with black taps and controls within vanity storage unit and white toilet with black push-flush concealed system. Double walk-in shower with glass shower screen and sliding door, black frame, rain shower and detachable hose, all black fittings. Built-in large mirror within recess and a shaver plug. Black heated towel rail. Spot lighting. Extractor fan.
Bedroom 2: 4.40 x 3.21 (14'5'' x 10'6'')
Grey carpet flooring. White painted walls, grey skirtings. Spot lighting. TV point. Electric room heater radiator. Window overlooking rear car park aspect.
Bedroom 3: 4.00 x 2.84 (13'1'' x 9'4'')
Grey carpet flooring. White painted walls, grey skirtings. Spot lighting. TV point. Electric room heater radiator. Window overlooking rear car park aspect.
Main Bathroom: 2.38 x 1.91 (7'10'' x 6'3'')
Wood-effect floor tiling and partially tiled walls. White circular basin with black taps and controls within vanity storage unit and white toilet with black push-flush concealed system. White bath with rain shower overhead and detachable hose (black fittings and controls), tiled surround, glass shower screen and built-in shelf with lighting. Built-in large mirror within recess and shaver plug. Black heated towel rail. Spot lighting in ceiling and calming floor lighting. Extractor fan.
Open-plan kitchen/dining/living area: 9.09 x 6.58 (29'10'' x 21'7'')
Accessed via double doors creating an instant feeling of space. Continuation of white walls, grey coving. Wood-effect flooring expanding across the whole area. This room exudes light from the three windows with town aspect views and additional double glass doors and floor-to-ceiling windows onto the balcony. This is a versatile space providing practical ingress for dining areas and seating, creating the optimum sociable hub of the apartment. Spot ceiling lighting. Wall heaters. Double TV points at both eye and low levels.
Kitchen:
Well-appointed kitchen with a generous variety of wall-mounted and base units and further storage within the central island with breakfast bar seating area and contemporary pendant light fittings above. Durable engineered quartz work surfaces with inbuilt basin and mixer tap, drainer and Bosch induction hob. Further integrated appliances include eye-level Bosch oven, Bosch full-size dishwasher, fridge/freezer and wine fridge. Underlighting above counter space plus further ceiling spot lighting. Useful USB plugs behind counter space.
Balcony/Terrace: 10.96 x 5.65 (36'00'' x 18'6'')
Accessed via the living space and primary bedroom. Larger than average terrace/balcony with patio-tiled floor and high stone walls providing privacy.
Parking:
Access to park 1 car within the communal on-site car park. This apartment is unique in that the unallocated parking space available is one of three spaces allocated to the 3-bedroom penthouse apartments located conveniently close to the rear access of the building. The car park also has electric charging availability.
Bike Storage:
Private undercover bike storage room located within the car park area.
Gym Area:
An in-house private gym is available to the building's residents. Spread over two floors, this urban-style gym provides equipment to suit all workouts, such as cardiovascular equipment including a treadmill, cross trainer and rowing machine, a variety of free weights and machine weights, multi-gym station with pull-up bar and cable machine and functional training equipment.
Communal terrace:
A sociable communal roof terrace with seating and lounging areas, contemporary vegetation and far-reaching views over Poole Town and Poole Park. Available for all Cosmopolitan residents and their guests to enjoy, with restrictions to provide a safe and socially appropriate peaceful environment.
EPC Grade: C
Heating: Individual room heaters with programmer and appliance thermostats. Seller advises heating can also be controlled via an app externally.
Hot water: Mains system air source heat pump.
Double glazing.
Lease information:
Tenure: Leasehold
Years remaining: 125-year lease from January 2021 (circa 120 years remaining)
Ground rent: Current ground rent £420
(£420 for the first 35 years from the Rent Commencement Date, increasing by £420 every 35 years thereafter for the remainder of the term)
Service charges: The seller states the current service charges are £1,887.70 per annum (£943.85 due every 6 months)
Pets: The seller advises that pets are allowed with permission of the freeholder, subject to terms and conditions of the lease.
Vendor position:
This property has been enjoyed by the owner and their family as a holiday/second home until they made the choice to permanently move to the area as they enjoyed all that it had to offer. Therefore, they made the heartfelt decision to sell this beautiful home. This provides the new owner a convenient chain-free purchase as the property is currently vacant.
Viewing arrangement:
Contact Clearwater sole agents for further information and to book your private viewing slot.
PLEASE NOTE: Certain photographs have been virtually staged to demonstrate possible room layouts and furnishings. The property is provided unfurnished.
These property details are set out as a general outline only and do not constitute any part of an Offer or Contract. Any services, equipment, fittings or central heating systems have not been tested and no warranty is given or implied that these are in working order. Buyers are advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. Fixtures, fittings and other items are not included unless specifically described. All measurements, distances and areas are approximate and for guidance only. Room measurements are taken to the nearest 10cm and prospective buyers are advised to check these for any particular purpose, e.g. fitted carpets and furniture.
