2 bedroom retirement property for sale

This two bedroom, second floor apartment is situated in the sought after area of Poundbury. The property occupies a rare corner plot with views across Poundbury, Dorchester and the surrounding countryside. Located within a retirement living plus development exclusive to the over 70s, the apartment is well-presented throughout and offers spacious accommodation comprising a sitting room, modern kitchen, two double bedrooms a cloakroom and wet room. EPC rating B.

Situation - Poundbury is in the County Town of Dorchester and is King Charles III's vision of the development of new communities in the 21st century. It is designed as a sustainable development where it is possible to meet a higher proportion of daily needs on foot, rather than relying on a car. Within walking distance to the property there is a plethora of amenities including Waitrose, The Duchess of Cornwall Hotel and Restaurant and an ever-growing range of bistros, coffee shops, beauty salons, shops, hairdressers, dentists, medical centre, vet and garden centre. The Great Field is a short walk away and offers a wonderful open space. A Monart luxury spa is situated within the Royal Pavilion, Queen Mother Square and the Dorset County Hospital is also nearby. Additionally, outside the property is a bus stop with route into Dorchester and to the Hospital, with a bus route to Lyme Regis.

Accommodation - Stairs and lifts rise to the second floor where the apartment is located.

Hallway - The spacious hallway flows through the property with access provided to all principle rooms, a WC and useful storage cupboard.

Sitting/Dining Room - 6.45m x 3.81m max (21'02" x 12'06" max) - The sitting/dining room is a fabulous feature of the property, offering a dual aspect with two large sash windows and a set of french doors to a small balcony. There is a central, electric wall mounted fireplace and a part glazed door giving access to the kitchen.

Kitchen - 3.02m x 2.36m (9'11" x 7'09") - The modern kitchen is fitted with shaker style wall and base level units with attractive contracting wood block effect laminate work surfaces over. Integral appliances include a fridge freezer, eye level electric oven and microwave and a four ring electric hob with extractor hood over. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap and space is provided for either a washing machine or dishwasher. The room is finished with wood effect flooring and offers a side aspect window.

Bedrooms - Both bedrooms are double in size with either a front or side aspect window providing natural light. Bedroom one further benefits from a walk-in wardrobe.

Bedroom One - 3.07m x 5.36m (10'01 x 17'07) -

Bedroom Two - 4.29m x 3.81m (14'01 x 12'06) -

Cloakroom - 0.94m x 1.63m (3'01 x 5'04) - The WC has a concealed cistern in a modern decor serving as a shelf, with a corner wash basin and vinyl flooring

Wet Room - 2.13m x 2.82m (7'00 x 9'03) - Generous in size and finished with anti-slip flooring and part-tiled walls. There is a suite consisting of a WC, wash basin with storage below and a shower area with fitted shower curtain.

Agents Notes - There is an Annual Service charge of £11,886.69. This includes one hour domestic assistance to each apartment per week. Staff costs for 24/7 on site team and estate manager. Cleaning of external windows and internal communal windows. Water rates for communal areas and apartments. Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas. Underfloor heating to individual apartments. 24 hour emergency call system. Repairs and maintenance to interior and exterior communal areas. Buildings insurance. Emergency pull cord in every room, including cloakroom and wet room. Provision for onsite catering.

Annual ground rent of £510.00.

There is an annual Manco charge with charges varying between £210 and £300 dependent upon location.

Lease Length - 125 years (less 10 days) from and including 16 August 2016.

Storage compartments £75.00 per annum.
Underground parking space - £250.00 per annum.
Both subject to availability.

The building is subject to the building safety act 2022.

1% of the agreed selling price is payable to McCarthy & Stone for a contingency fund on resale.

Local Authority - Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ

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Council tax band is D.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the sole agents:
Parkers Property Consultants and Valuers
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