A spacious self-contained 2 bed, purpose-built ground floor flat with large level front and rear gardens and outbuilding, in need of some improvement, easy walk of facilities in Bridport town centre

SITUATION: The property is located in a level area with deep-cut river at the rear and is within easy, almost level walking distance of Waitrose, the bus station, medical centre and dentists'. The centre of the town lies approx 0.25 mile away with its fairly comprehensive range of mainly independent shops, Electric Palace theatre/cinema, Art Centre, artists' and vintage quadrant and leisure centre with indoor swimming pool. Bridport is a vibrant market town and hosts bands, festivals and events all year round.

There is an eclectic mix of residents and tourists and there is a large variety of organisations and clubs spanning a wide variety of leisure interests.

The coast at West Bay lies some 2 miles to the south with its fishing/boating harbour, beaches and access to the Jurassic Coastline and South West Coastal Paths.

THE PROPERTY comprises the right-hand bottom flat within a purpose-built block of four featuring brick elevations under a mono-pitched roof. It was built just after the Second World War within an ex-local authority development for the purpose of housing ex-servicemen and their families. The properties are subject to a s.157 housing restriction.

The accommodation has been updated over the years with uPVC double-glazing. a fairly modern gas-fired boiler, modern electrics, some laminate flooring, modern kitchen and shower room suite. However, some further cosmetic improvement would now be beneficial.

It is unusual to find such spacious accommodation on a decent level plot with on-street parking immediately opposite and only a few minutes' walk from the town centre. These flats rarely become available as they stand the test of time and are very utilitarian.

The gardens are bathed in sunshine for most of the day.

DIRECTIONS: From the centre of Bridport travelling west along West Street, proceed straight over the first mini-roundabout and, at the second mini-roundabout, take the right-hand turning into North Allington, signposted to Salwayash. Almost immediately, take the next right-hand turning into St Swithins Road and No 54 will be found a short way along on the right-hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION comprises the following:
Outside coal cupboard under the stairs rising to the first floor flat. Recessed side entrance door with step up opening to:
ENTRANCE HALL with two coat peg racks and two deep storage cupboards.
LOUNGE with large window facing west, laminate floor, picture rail and stone fireplace with gas-fire fitted.
KITCHEN with good range of modern units with base cupboards and drawers with work surfaces over including a Belling hob with cooker hood over, oven, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, wall cupboards and recess for fridge/freezer with shelves over, window overlooking the rear garden with partial blind fitted, obscure-glazed window to side, electric meter cupboard, tiled splashbacks. Raised double-doored cupboard housing the modern electric consumer unit and meters.
UTILITY LOBBY with part-glazed door to outside, ventilating window, wall-mounted Alpha mains-gas fired boiler and plumbing for washing machine.
BEDROOM 1 with built-in wardrobes and window to the front with views to distant wooded hillside.
BEDROOM 2 with built in wardrobe cupboard and views over the rear garden
SHOWER ROOM: Hansgrohe Ecostate shower suite with tiled splashbacks, two obscure-glazed opening windows to the side, two towel rails, X-pellair extractor, central ceiling light.

OUTSIDE
There is a level lawn to the front with a pedestrian pathway leading to the side entrance door and with pedestrian gate leading to the rear garden.

There is a sunny patio adjoining the rear elevation and a substantial brick outbuilding adjoining the neighbour's outbuilding. A good-sized lawn extends to the east, bathed in sunshine, and with a variety of bushes and plants providing colour all year round and suitable for the creation of allotment beds if required. This garden is open to the upstairs' flats' lawn adjoining.

Parking is available on-street immediately outside the frontage.

TENURE: The property is held on a 125-year lease dating from 27.12.1987 from Magna Housing Association. Service charge £498.48 for 2023-2024. Ground rent £10 per annum.

AGENTS' NOTE: This property is subject to a s.157 occupancy restriction, whereby buyers who have a 3-year residency in West Dorset or are employed locally automatically qualify. Other purchasers will need to receive approval to purchase. Please contact the Agents to discuss.

SERVICES: All mains services are connected including gas. Council Tax Band 'A'.

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