A second floor, 2 bed retirement flat within an excellent social complex, enjoying easterly sunshine with Juliet balcony overlooking the private communal grounds

SITUATION: The property is located within the Peelers Court retirement complex which lies just off the town centre of Bridport. The shopping centre is just a short walk away with its vibrant community, mainly independent shops boosted by a twice-weekly street market, artists' and vintage quadrant, medical centre, art centre, Electric Palace theatre/cinema, leisure centre with indoor swimming pool and fitness suites and the central Bucky Doo Square which hosts bands, festivals and events all year round.

The area is steeped with organisations and clubs covering most leisure interests and there are well supported U3A groups.

The coast at West Bay lies some 2 miles to the south with its pebble beaches, fishing/boating harbour, golf course on East Cliff and wide range of marine and leisure pursuits, together with access to the Jurassic Coast and South West Coastal Paths.

THE PROPERTY is located on the second floor facing north and east overlooking the gardens and with good light and views to Boarsbarrow Hill, Loders in the distance. This purpose-built complex comprises 4 floors each served by a lift and 2 staircases. The complex is well serviced with a residents’ parking area, recreational lounge with kitchenette, laundry room and guest suite and there is a Development Manager with an excellent range of activities and events organised. There is also a camera entry system and a 24-hour call system. Occupancy is limited to those over 60 with a second occupant of at least 55 years of age.

This apartment is slightly bigger than most and has been lived in and loved for many years and is generally in good order with the benefit of a double shower suite and it also has an additional toilet/cloakroom and an extra storage cupboard. It also has a washing machine (so does not need to use the communal laundry room on the ground floor).

THE ACCOMMODATION comprises the following:
Main entrance door into the complex foyer and hallway with the residents’ communal lounge off and the Development Manager’s office and lift.
Reaching the top floor in this section by lift, the property lies at the end of the corridor on the right. (The west staircase opens close to the flat entrance.)
A private entrance door opens to an:
ENTRANCE HALL with space for book/music storage and with CLOAKROOM OFF comprising a basin in a vanitory unit with medicine cabinet, mirror and shaver point, toilet, heated towel rail, panel heater and Dimplex wall heater.
INNER HALL with built-in cupboard housing the electric meters and offering some storage space. There is also a large built-in cupboard which houses a modern electric boiler for hot water and with plenty of slatted shelving.
LIVING/DINING ROOM with two electric heaters, a high level display shelf, windows to two aspects (north and east). Double, obscure-glazed doors opening to the:
SQUARE-SHAPED FITTED KITCHEN comprising a comprehensive range of cupboards and drawers with work surfaces with under-unit lighting, incorporating a sink unit with mixer tap, 4-ring inset hob and built-in electric oven with cooker hood over, fridge and freezer, tiled splashbacks and washing machine. A window over the sink affords pleasant views.
DOUBLE BEDROOM with double-folding, mirror-doored wardrobe, high-level display shelf, night storage heater and window to views.
BEDROOM 2 (suitable also for a dining room or craft room) with window. Double built-in base cupboard with surface over and double wardrobe cupboard. High-level display shelf.
SHOWER ROOM with suite comprising a shower cubicle with triple sliding doors., a wash basin in vanity unit with double, mirror-doored medicine cabinet and mirror with shaver point, together with a WC. The walls are fully tiled with coving to the ceiling and there is an extractor fan and wall-mounted Dimplex electric heater together with a heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE
Peelers Court enjoys large, well tended gardens to the rear with lawns and borders, sitting areas, planted areas and a rising bank beyond, all of which attracts birds and wildlife.

There is also a first-come, first-served residents’ parking area with facilities for mobility scooters, a residents' lounge with adjoining kitchenette, a laundry room, refuse room and extra storage facilities, together with a guest suite.

TENURE: The property is held on a leasehold arrangement from 2005 for 125 years.

SERVICE/MAINTENANCE CHARGES for the 6 month period from September 2023 to February 2024 is £2,650 The ground rent for the same period is £225 Service charges include window cleaning, water rates, buildings' insurance and maintenance of all the communal areas. Council Tax Band 'D'.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Entry system and careline facilities. Night storage heating with night tariff.

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