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Retirement

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1 bedroom apartment

Retirement
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Apartment
1 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: C*
538 sq ft / 50 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold
Council tax, if payable: Ask agent
Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Leasehold
  • Spacious retirement apartment
  • Central Dorchester location
  • One double bedroom
  • Owner’s lounge and ‘wellbeing suite’
  • Guest suite and laundry room
  • Communal gardens
  • No forward chain
Barnes Lodge is a friendly and inviting development of just 40 one and two-bedroom self-contained retirement apartments for the over 60 years young. Designed for peace of mind, comfort and independence, Barnes Lodge is conveniently located central to Dorchester and all its amenities. The reception hall of Barnes Lodge is approached via well-maintained communal gardens. Should you fancy some company, the ‘Owners' Lounge’ is a popular and relaxed meeting place, with its own kitchen and doors inviting you outside to the gardens, where there is further seating. This is an ideal venue for entertaining, participating in activities organised by the Lodge Manager, or simply reading a newspaper. In addition, Barnes Lodge features a ‘Wellbeing Suite’ providing hairdressing, health and beauty treatments, a ‘Guest Suite’ for friends or family wishing to stay over, and a ‘Laundry Room’ with raised height appliances for ease of use.

The apartment is situated on the second floor (accessible via lift or stairs) and enjoys a modern, fresh feel throughout. The front door opens into the ENTRANCE HALL, which has a generous built-in storage cupboard. The SITTING ROOM enjoys a south-easterly aspect, always with something to watch! The KITCHEN is well appointed, with a number of base and wall-mounted cupboards. In addition is a single drainer, brushed stainless steel sink with mixer tap over; ceramic hob with brushed stainless steel hood; waist height Zanussi oven and a fridge/freezer. The generously sized double BEDROOM offers a mirror-fronted, built-in wardrobe, and a window providing plentiful light. Completing the apartment’s well-presented accommodation is the modern BATHROOM, comprising tiled walls, a corner shower cubicle, WC and vanity unit with fitted wash-hand basin. For peace of mind, there is a camera entry system for use with a standard TV; 24-hour careline support provided via a personal pendant alarm; a bathroom call point; and the Lodge Manager, responsible for the smooth running of Barnes Lodge. The community and social life here is diverse and interesting, and you are encouraged simply to partake in as much or as little as you’d like.

Outside
Outside, the well-established, landscaped gardens and seating areas within are there to be enjoyed by residents, their families and friends. Well-kept lawns are surrounded by well-stocked borders, mature trees and shrubs. In addition, there is a car park.

Location
One of the many benefits of living here is its location, sitting between Dorchester and Poundbury, perfect for so many local amenities. A convenience store is a mere 100 yards away from Barnes Lodge, with the county hospital located on the opposite side of Bridport Road. Dorchester provides the full array, including mainline rail links to London Waterloo; the county hospital; cinemas; an arts centre; museums; a variety of eateries and bars; and plentiful shops. Sporting facilities include golf at Came Down and sailing at both Weymouth and Portland. The famous Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site – a simply stunning coastline – is just a few miles away. Dorchester itself is steeped in history and enjoys some of the county’s most noted period architecture, all set amongst beautiful Dorset countryside.

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Rooms

Room Measurements
Please refer to floor plan.

Services
Mains drainage & electricity.

Local Authority
Dorset (West Dorset) Council. Tax band C.

Tenure
Leasehold. Ground rent £600 p.a; Service Charge £2,628 p.a; Length of Lease 125 year lease from 2016.

Lettings
Our Lettings Department is available to provide experienced assistance should this be relevant to your purchase.

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