3 bedroom flat for sale

A fabulous chance to purchase a bright and spacious first floor, purpose built apartment with three double bedrooms, large double aspect sitting/dining room and enjoying some far reaching rural glimpses from the side aspect. The apartment boasts a prime location, sitting in the conservation area and just a few strides to the centre of the historic, hilltop town of Shaftesbury, famous for the Hovis, Gold Hill advert. The town caters well for everyday needs with a selection of independent shops and chain stores, doctor and dentist surgery plus a hospital, schooling for all ages and a variety of entertainment venues. The apartments were built in the early 1980s on the site of the old cinema and designed to blend in with the surroundings and established buildings. It has been a much loved and enjoyed home to our seller for the last two and a half years. During this time it has been extremely well maintained and improved with new soft closing kitchen units finished in cream and in a Shaker style; the shower room has benefitted from a new contemporary and stylish suite, and the apartment has also had new flooring laid as well as a redecoration throughout. In addition, the electrics have been updated and an electric remote controlled door fitted to the large garage. This delightful property offers comfortable accommodation with well proportioned rooms and an easy to use layout that will certainly meet the approval of many potential buyers, and fulfil many needs. It makes a great downsize in one's leisure years, wonderful secure lock up and leave UK base, country retreat from a hectic working week, or just a home for someone who likes to be close to town. Viewing is absolutely essential to truly appreciate what this apartment has to offer, with its proximity to the town centre and some lovely scenic walks.

Accommodation -

Inside -

Main Entrance - Ground Floor Level - The entrance to the apartment will be found on the left hand side of the arch. The front door with intercom to the left opens into the communal entrance hall with stairs rising to all floors and access to the lifts, which also serve all floors. Internal landing to the property, which is located on the first floor.

Entrance Hall - White panelled door with peephole opens into the apartment's welcoming entrance hall. Coved. Wall lights. Economy 7 electric heater. Power and telephone points. Entry phone. Airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and fitted with slatted shelves. Wood effect vinyl flooring. White panelled doors to all rooms.

Sitting/Dining Room - Boasting a double aspect with sash window to the front and large window to the side - both with a Georgian style bar. Coved. Wall lights. Economy 7 electric heater. Power and television points. Built in display/storage shelves. Feature fireplace with timber surround and mantel plus marble hearth. Wood effect LVT flooring.

Kitchen - Sash window to the front. Ceiling lights. Coved. Wall mounted electric panel heater. Plenty of power points. Fitted with a range of Shaker style soft closing kitchen units consisting of floor cupboards, separate drawer units with cutlery and deep pan drawers, pull out larder rack and eye level cupboards and cabinets with integral lighting plus counter lighting under. Generous amount of quartz composite resin work surfaces with matching upstand and inset one and half bowl sink with swan neck mixer tap. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. Space for a tumble dryer. Integrated fridge/freezer. Induction hob with splash back and extractor hood above. Built in eye level electric oven with hide and slide door plus storage cupboards above and below. Vinyl flooring.

Bedroom One - Two large windows with Georgian style bar to the side with outlook over the communal gardens and partial view over the countryside to the rear. Ceiling fan. Coved. Wall lights. Wall mounted electric panel heater. Power and television points. Two built in double wardrobes with hanging rails and shelf. Wood effect vinyl flooring.

Bedroom Two - Sash window to the front of the building. Ceiling light. Economy 7 electric heater. Power points. Built in display/storage shelves. Two double built in wardrobes. Wood effect vinyl flooring.

Bedroom Three - Sash window to the front aspect. Coved. Wall lights. Economy 7 electric heater. Power points. Built in cupboard fitted with shelves. Wood effect vinyl flooring.

Shower Room - Ceiling light. Coved. Extractor fan. Chrome heated towel rail. Fitted with a stylish, contemporary suite consisting of large walk in shower cubicle with electric shower and laminate panelled walls and combination unit of low level WC with dual flush facility and concealed cistern and vanity wash hand basin with swan neck mixer tap and touch button illuminating mirror above plus floor and eye level cupboards. Vinyl flooring.

Outside -

Garage, Gardens And Parking - To the rear of the building there are visitor parking bays, the drying room and bin store. The property benefits from a garage with remote controlled electric roll up door, fitted with light and power plus shelving and is larger than average - Garage measurement - 11' 8" x 19' 8" (3.56m x 5.99m) . To one side of the rear of the building there is a small garden with stone walling and planted with shrubs. There is another small area from the parking area, which is laid to gravel. The main communal garden lies to the other side and is laid to lawn, paved areas and beds planted with a variety of shrubs and flowers plus a large beech tree. The garden enjoys a westerly aspect and may be seen from the apartment itself.

Useful Information -

Energy Efficiency Rating C
Council Tax Band D
Double Glazed Windows with a Georgian Style Bar
Economy 7 Electric Heating
Mains Drainage
Share of Freehold
Term of Lease tba
No Ground Rent
Service Charge £1800 per annum - invoiced March/April
From April 2024 the Managing Agent will be Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Directions -

From Gillingham - Leave Gillingham via Newbury heading towards Shaftesbury. At the top of the hill in Shaftesbury turn right onto Bleke Street and then take a right turn into Bimport. The property will be found a short distance on the right hand side. Postcode SP7 8BN