3 bedroom apartment

The Kensington is an attractive modern apartment block, set back from the road and positioned on the corner between two attractive Listed residential terraces; Lansdown Place and Kensington Place. The exterior is dressed in cut stone to match the neighbours' honey coloured exteriors but internally boasts effortless modern living, a low maintenance lifestyle and residents only off-street parking.

From the driveway, the communal front door opens into a communal hallway, with both stair and lift access the second floor. There are just two apartments on the second floor; both duplex apartments arranged over the top two floors.

No.7 opens up into a generous entrance hall, with a stripped wooden floor which flows into the open plan sitting room, dining room and kitchen. There is plenty of storage in the hall, with space for coats and shoes, as well as a video entry 'phone. In addition, there is a recessed utility cupboard, with space and plumbing for a washing machine, as well as housing the wall-mounted Vaillant gas combination boiler.

From the hall, an extra wide door opens into the open plan reception room; flooded with light from oversized glazed sliding doors, opening onto the private enclosed balcony and with views across to Christchurch. The reception space is incredibly versatile, arranged as it is for a generous seating area, space for a large dining table and open plan to the high quality fitted kitchen. There is excellent storage fitted adjacent to the dining area, and the vendor has chased in the cables required for a wall mounted t.v, giving a focal point to the sitting room.

The kitchen itself is beautifully appointed, with an expanse of granite worksurfaces, fitted floor and wall mounted storage cupboards and a host of integrated NEFF appliances, including an induction hob, dual oven and microwave combi-oven, full height fridge and freezer and a dishwasher. A casement window provides further natural light, situated above the sink and providing views over the corner of Lansdown Place and Victoria Square opposite.

Along the corridor lie two versatile bedrooms; with bedroom one at the end of the hall boating fine views and plenty of built-in storage. It enjoys a fully tiled en-suite shower room, fitted with an enclosed corner shower cubicle with an integrated thermostatic shower, wall mounted w.c and a vanity unit. All the bath / shower rooms are finished with a wall-mounted heated towel ladder and a mirrored storage cabinet with LED lighting.

Adjacent to the main bedroom is bedroom three, presenting versatile accommodation and currently used as a home office or study, but complete with a sofa bed / futon for additional bedroom space when required.

This bedroom is served by a fully-tilled guest bathroom with a three piece suite comprising a panelled bath with an integrated thermostatic shower above, a wall-mounted w.c and wash basin.

From the hall, stairs lead up to the top floor, with natural light pouring in from the ceiling mounted Velux window. This stairwell leads to a well-proportioned second bedroom, with access out onto its own private balcony and enjoying some of the best views in the building. There is plenty of built-in storage, as well as additional storage accessed under the eaves. This bedroom is served by its own en-suite shower room, complete with an enclosed shower cubicle, wall mounted w.c and a wash basin.

Outside:

No. 7 enjoys two recessed balconies, taking in views from the corner of Victoria Square across to Christchurch. Both provide space for a small table and chairs, with room for everything from morning coffee and breakfast to a summer dinner al-fresco watching the sun go down in the west.

Residents of The Kensington enjoy access from Kensington Place to a rear car-park, with one space allocated to No. 7. In addition, there is secure bike storage well as attractive storage for recycling and weekly waste bins.