An ex-local authority 2 bedroom ground floor flat in need of some cosmetic improvement with rear garden with outbuildings and double-gated driveway to the front providing parking for two cars within walking distance of schools and Bridport town centre

SITUATION: The property is located within the Court Close ex-local authority residential development. The Sir John Colfox School is just a few minutes' walk away and the village of Bradpole boasts an active community with village hall, church, social club, pub and recreational ground and there is a bus stop a few minutes' walk away into the town centre approx 2 miles to the south, with Co-op and Lidl supermarkets less than a mile's walk away. Primary schools, the indoor bowles centre and soft play centre are also closeby and primary school approx a mile to the south.

Bridport town centre lies some 2 miles distant with its range of mainly individual shops, art centre, Electric Palace theatre/cinema, artists' and vintage quadrant, leisure centre with indoor swimming pool, community orchard and central Bucky Doo Square which hosts bands, events and festivals all year round.

The coast at West Bay lies some 4 miles to the south with its boating/fishing harbour, beaches, marine and leisure pursuits, hospitality venues and access to the Jurassic Coastline and South West Coastal Paths.

THE PROPERTY is one of four self-contained flats within a block of four built for social housing in the 1950's featuring cavity brick walls, partly rendered and colourwashed under a concrete tiled roof. These properties were well built and have stood the test of time. Flat 14 is on the ground floor, has been in the same ownership for many years, and is now in need of cosmetic improvement. It enjoys electric heating, double-glazing, a modern hot water tank with immersion fitted and large gardens to the front and rear to preserve outlook and privacy for this flat.

The rooms are well proportioned with large double-glazed windows affording pleasant outlooks and views to the Church spire and distant hillsides. The property benefits from electric heating and a recently installed wet room. The former wash house now provides a laundry/utility room and workshop with gardener's toilet.

There is an enclosed garden to the rear with outbuildings and a gated hardstanding for 2 cars.

DIRECTIONS: From the centre of Bridport travelling north along the Beaminster Road, proceed into the next village of Bradpole and take the second right-hand turning after the King's Head pub into Court Close. No 14 lies towards the curve in the road on the left-hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION affords:
Recessed obscure-glazed entrance door with side panel for additional light, opening to the:
ENTRANCE HALL with electric heater and double-doored coat cupboard with rail provided. Two attractive ceiling light fittings.
SITTING ROOM with large front window to the south affording views to the hills over the Church spire. Decorative stone fireplace surround with electric fire fitted on a paved plinth.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM with older-style but serviceable pine units comprising wall and base units with work surfaces, a one-and-a-half bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap with window above overlooking the garden, further base units with work surfaces with Lamona ceramic hob with cooker hood over, cupboards above and wall-mounted glazed display cupboards. Built-in louvre-doored airing cupboard housing the modern hot water cylinder with immersion heater fitted. Large pantry cupboard fitted with range of shelves and with ventilating window. Plumbing under work surfaces for washing machine and dishwasher.
BEDROOM 1 (front) with window to the south looking out to the Church spire and hillside views.
Restricted height built-in cupboard. Four-doored wardrobe fitted.
BEDROOM 2/DINING ROOM with window to the north overlooking the garden, restricted height door to storage cupboard.
WET ROOM with floor drainage, partly-screened shower with Mira shower unit over, vanity unit with white basin set into cupboard housing below and with mixer tap. Two double wall cupboards for storage and obscure-glazed window to the rear with opening windows.
Door off kitchen to:
OUTER LOBBY with ceramic tiled step and door to outside garden.
UTILITY ROOM/STORE with wall cupboards and electric light and points and coat peg rack on the back of the door.
OUTSIDE TOILET with access from the garden.

OUTSIDE
A wooden pedestrian gate opens to a pathway leading to the front door with bush screening providing privacy. Double timber vehicular gates open to the dual hardstanding.

At the rear of the property is an enclosed garden providing a patio area with a small easy flight of steps to the garden ideal for cultivation and with a greenhouse and shed.

AGENT'S NOTE: There is a s157 occupancy restriction on this property - the buyers need to apply to Magna to purchase (they must have lived or worked in West Dorset for the 3 years or be coming to the area for employment).

TENURE: The property is believed to be held on a 125-year lease with a ground rent/service charge presently of £568 per year (with a sinking fund).

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Preliminary Particulars prepared 19.9.23