A 1 bedroom first floor flat in a retirement complex close to the centre of Bridport with balcony overlooking the delightful communal gardens and with residents' parking

SITUATION: The apartment is one of 59 properties in a modern retirement complex constructed by McCarthy and Stone (Developments) Limited in 2003. The development enjoys an elevated position with a slight slope from the development down to the pavement on St Andrews Road which is a short level walk into the town centre of Bridport. Bridport comprises a range of comprehensive shopping facilities with mainly independent shops, restaurants, cafes, banks, bus service, medical centre and business and social facilities including an arts centre, Electric Palace community theatre and cinema, Science Institute, library, churches and Bucky Doo Square which hosts festivals and events all year round as well as a twice-weekly street market.

The coast at West Bay is approximately 2 miles distant with its fishing harbour, golf course, beaches and scenic walks along the iconic Jurassic Coastline.

THE APARTMENT is located on the first floor which has a balcony overlooking the large well tended communal gardens where there is a delightful communal outdoor sitting area. The complex is well serviced with a residents’ parking area, recreational lounge with kitchenette, laundry room and guest suite and there is a Development Manager and an excellent range of activities and events are organised. There is also a camera entry system and a 24-hour call system. Occupancy is limited to those over 60 with a second occupant of at least 55 years of age.

THE ACCOMMODATION comprises the following:
Main entrance door into the complex foyer and hallway with the residents’ communal lounge off and the Development Manager’s office adjoining with the laundry room alongside.
Staircases either end of the complex and a central lift rise to the first floor. No 47 is situated on the north-western side of the building.
A private entrance door opens to a:
PRIVATE ENTRANCE HALL with built-in cupboard housing the electric meters and storage for upright cleaning equipment.
LIVING/DINING ROOM with attractive central fireplace fitted with an electric fire, night storage heater and a glazed French door opening to a SITTING BALCONY overlooking the beautifully tended gardens and pergola with banks rising behind giving a good degree of privacy. There is an adjoining opening window and glazed pane affording extra light to the interior. TV aerial point and telephone point. Double, obscure-glazed doors opening to the:
FITTED KITCHEN comprising a good range of light-wood-effect cupboards and drawers with attractive work surfaces incorporating a single drainer stainless steel sink unit , 4-ring Baumatic inset hob and there is an upright storage unit with built-in Electrolux electric ovens at waist height with microwave over. There is also an upright fridge/freezer. Wall mounted Dimplex heater. A window over the sink gives views across the garden to the rising bank opposite.
DOUBLE BEDROOM with double-folding, mirror-doored wardrobe, plug in heater and window overlooking the rear gardens.
BATHROOM with original suite comprising a panelled bath with shower over and screen fitted, a wash basin in vanity unit with mirror and strip light/shaver point over together with a WC. The walls are fully tiled with coving to the ceiling and there is an extractor fan and wall-mounted Dimplex electric heater together with a heated towel rail. There is a large built-in cupboard to the corner which houses the Gledhill hot water system and provides good storage space, with light provided.

OUTSIDE
Peelers Court enjoys large, well tended gardens to the rear with lawns and borders, sitting areas, planted areas and a rising bank beyond. The centre piece is a large pergola with seating.

There is also a residents’ parking area with facilities for mobility scooters.

TENURE: The property is held on a leasehold arrangement from 2003 for 125 years. There is an annual service charge of £2,497.50 and annual ground rent of £385 for the financial year ending 31.8.22. Council Tax Band C.

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