Guide price
£70,000
2 bed flat for saleQuarry Close, Swanage BH19
2 beds
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: E
About this property
For sale by Auction Thursday 8 May 2026
A two bedroom first floor flat
Non-standard construction
In need of renovation throughout
Rear garden
New 125 year lease from completion
Enjoying views of the surrounding Purbeck hills
1 mile to the beach
Auction
For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Friday 8 May 2026 at Merley House, Merley House Lane, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3AA. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.
The Property
A spacious and bright first floor flat, offering two bedrooms, one reception room, kitchen and wet room. Outside there is a rear garden and storage shed. The property requires complete renovation throughout, and enjoys far reaching views towards hills beyond the town.
Leasehold
A new lease of 125 years will be granted upon completion
Service charge: £2.60 per annum
Buildings Insurance: £90 per annum
Sinking fund: £693.17 per annum
All charges are variable and subject to change
Situation
Located in the charming seaside town of Swanage, the flat is conveniently located close to local amenities and the high street and is circa 1 mile from the beachfront. Nearby amenities include Swanage School, several eateries and a convenience store. Swanage lies at the eastern tip of the Isle of Purbeck and is made up of an attractive mixture of old stone cottages and more modern properties all of which blend in well with the peaceful surroundings. The town offers an eclectic range of amenities including Swanage Railway and a delightful sandy beach. To the south is the Durlston Country Park which is renowned for being the gateway to the Jurassic Coast and the World Heritage Coastline. Wareham is approximately 11 miles with further amenities and a mainline station to London Waterloo.
Agents Note
The property is of non-standard construction, and therefore raising a mortgage on the property is unviable. We recommend you take specialist advice before bidding.
The seller will be reclaiming their costs from the buyer. Please refer to the special conditions of sale in the legal pack for a full breakdown. All interested parties should refer to the corporate sale information sheet in the legal pack.
Within 0.1m planning permission has been granted to erect 8 dwellings and associated access at Purbeck Heights, Priests Way full details available on Dorset Council Planning Portal ref 6/2020/0240.
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Services
Mains gas, electric, water and drainage. Gas central heating. Ultrafast Broadband is available and there is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details.
Local Authority
Dorset Council.
Council Tax Band A
Solicitors
Capsticks llp
Winchester SO23 8SR
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Tenure
Leasehold (125 years)
Service charge
Council tax band
A
Ground rent
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