We are delighted to offer for sale this well presented one bedroom, ground floor apartment, which is located within easy access of Dorchester Town Centre. The property benefits from double glazing, electric heating and enjoys direct access to the communal gardens at the rear.  This lovely apartment is situated in Homechester House, a sought after retirement development. 
   
Entrance to the building is gained via a secure intercom system into the well maintained communal areas.  Within the apartment is an entrance hallway with a useful storage cupboard and doors to the living room, bedroom and shower room. The spacious living room is light and airy from a double glazed window and double glazed door which opens onto the rarely used rear communal garden area. An opening flows naturally to a fitted kitchen which has a range of eye level and base units with space for kitchen appliances including cooker and fridge. The double bedroom has the advantage of fitted wardrobes as well as a double glazed window overlooking the communal gardens. Completing the accommodation is a fully tiled shower room comprising a shower cubicle, a vanity wash hand basin, a low level WC and a heated towel rail. The apartment offers double glazing and electric storage heating throughout with pull cords connected directly to the Careline alarm service in each room.   

In addition, the residents of the apartment have the use of the communal lounge, communal laundry room, mobility scooter area and well tended communal gardens.  Residents parking is available on a first come first served basis. In the case of an emergency, there is a visiting house manager and a 24 hour care-line response for when the house manager is off duty.
 
The development is conveniently positioned in the vicinity of local shops, bus stops and local amenities of Dorchester Town Centre.   To purchase an apartment, residents must be over 60 years old and where there is a couple; one must be over 60 and the other over 55 years old. 
  
For more information, or to arrange a viewing appointment, please contact Austin Estate Agents.

The vendor informs us that the lease has 60 years remaining.  The service charge is £1,084.14 bi-annually and the ground rent is £213.53 bi-annually.  Existing pets are permitted.

 

APARTMENT

Entrance Hallway - 16' 3'' x 3' 0'' (4.96m x 0.91m)

Lounge - 10' 0'' x 16' 1'' (3.06m x 4.91m)

Kitchen - 5' 3'' x 7' 4'' (1.61m x 2.24m)

Bedroom - 9' 0'' x 13' 0'' (2.74m x 3.96m)

Shower Room - 7' 2'' x 5' 5'' (2.19m x 1.64m)

COMMUNAL AREAS

Lounge

Laundry Room

Scooter Store

Parking

Council Tax Band: A
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Years Remaining: 60
Ground Rent: £427.06 per year
Service Charge: £2168.28 per year