3 The Courtyard, Walpole Court is a well presented Two Bedroom Cottage for the over 55's overlooking beautiful, courtyard gardens in an attractive south west facing position, adjacent to farmland leading to the River Piddle.

Features Include:-

* UPVC Double Glazing
* Electric Heating
* Ground Floor & 1st Floor Shower Rooms
* 2 Reception Rooms
* 2 Double Bedrooms
* Garage
* Patio Garden
* Over 55's Age Covenant
* Resident Estate Manager
* Event Suite
* Gardener
* Stunning Communal Gardens
* Communal Laundry Room
* Views Over Countryside
* Conveniently Located for Village Amenities

Accommodation see floorplan

Walpole Court is built in the former stables and walled garden of 17th Centre IIsington House, home to the first Lord Walpole. An impressive archway leads into the attractive garden courtyard surrounded by delightful cottages, beyond which are The Stables and Coach House, now converted into delightful cottages and apartments’.

Upon entering the Hallway of the property, stairs extend to first floor with cupboard under. Shower Room comprising, shower, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard storage under, low level WC adjacent and cloaks cupboard.

The spacious Sitting Room has a feature electric fire, window to front aspect overlooking the attractive courtyard gardens and has double doors, extending into the Dining Room and inturn further double doors leading out onto the private patio garden.

The Kitchen has an extensive range of fitted base and wall units with built-in oven and grill, 4 ring electric hob plus an integrated dishwasher and space for fridge/freezer. There is also a serving hatch to the Dining Room.

Upstairs there are Two Double Bedrooms both with built-in wardrobes with either room suitable to be used as the Principal Bedroom. Bedroom 1 overlooks the courtyard gardens and Bedroom 2 enjoys rural views to the rear.

The Shower Room comprises a large walk-in shower, a large airing cupboard and plenty of storage space. The towel radiators in the Bathroom and Shower Room have timed controls, there are electric storage heaters in the Hallway & Living Room and all other rooms have thermostatic controlled heaters. The partially boarded loft accessed via a folding ladder, provides useful extra storage.

Double opening doors from the Dining Room lead out onto the patio with flower borders.

As previously stated the attractive garden courtyard is surrounded by the delightful Cottages, being a communal area to be enjoyed by all residents'.

The courtyard is approached via the feature arch offering vehicle access past the Cottage to the garage block (1st on the left belongs to No.3). Beyond same is another formal garden overlooking surrounding countryside. There is a detached timber Garden Room with Kitchen area perfect for social gatherings. The paved patio offers an alfresco dining area as well as seating areas surrounded by the well-manicured lawn and gabion stone basket edging.

PLEASE NOTE:
Upon resale of the property, Cognatum Estates Management Company charge £500 plus VAT for the Leasehold Pack, payable by the Vendor.

Service Charge paid quarterly £1687.00 (01/07/23)
150 Year Lease commenced 1985
NO Ground Rent

Pretty Puddletown is just a short walk away and offers a Doctor's Surgery, Library, Post Office/Grocery Store, Bookshop and The Blue Vinny Pub. The town has many links with the writer and poet Thomas Hardy and it is claimed that Puddletown was the inspiration for Weatherbury in 'Far from the Madding Crowd'. There are plenty of activities for all interests, including the Puddletown Plodders who make regular forays into the surrounding countryside. Dorchester with its Cinemas, Bars & Bistros, interesting Museums, Glorious Gardens and River Walks, is not far away. Chesil and Weymouth Beaches can be reached within approximately 30 minutes.