1 bedroom apartment for sale

SPACIOUS one-bedroom APARTMENT with charming CHARATERFUL FEATURES throughout and residents parking. Situated in the popular village of CHARLTON DOWN.

Constructed shortly after the turn of 20th century Herrison House is located in leafy surroundings within the popular village of Charlton Down and only a short drive from the County Town of Dorchester. Retaining many of its stunning original Edwardian features, Herrison House seamlessly combines modern living with original architecture which continues into the apartment, with large sash windows and high ceilings throughout. On entering the property, you are greeted by a spacious entrance hallway providing access to the principle rooms. The sitting/ dining room is flooded with natural light with two windows overlooking a rear communal courtyard and a former fireplace with chimney breast provides a focal point to the room. The fitted kitchen is well appointed with a range of floor and wall mounted units, integrated oven and sink with drainer as well as space and drainage for additional white goods. The master bedroom is a well-proportioned double room, with the added benefit of a double built-in wardrobe and two large sash windows overlooking the communal lawns and allowing in abundance of natural light. Completing the stylish and characterful apartment is a modern family bathroom comprising bath with shower over, WC and pedestal sink unit and finished with contemporary white tiling.

SERVICES AND OUTGOINGS
Service charge of £1230.41 per 6 months.
Ground rent charge of £150 per annum. The ground rent will increase to £300 in 2028 and then to £600 after 25 years for the rest of the term.
Lease length - 999 years from 29 September 2001 (975 years remaining)
Council Tax Band D

Charlton Down is set in beautiful Thomas Hardy countryside with leafy surroundings and landscaped gardens. For the more active, Charlton Down has many designated country walks taking in the surrounding countryside and local villages. Local amenities are within easy walking distance, including a local shop, private fitness centre, tennis courts, countryside walks and bus routes connecting to the county town of Dorchester. Dorchester is acknowledged as a prime centre of the literary, historic and geological worlds, being famous for Thomas Hardy, William Barnes, the Tolpuddle Martyrs and Roman remains and is adjacent to the World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast. Many sports and country pursuits are found within the locale and the property has good access to Dorchester's surrounding countryside for horse riding, walking and other rural pastimes. Sport in the area includes golf at Came Down, Dorchester Cricket, Football and Rugby Clubs and Sailing in the Olympic waters of Portland and Weymouth. Communications are excellent with main line railway links to London Waterloo and Bristol. Cross channel services run from Poole and Weymouth, and international airports are at Bournemouth and Exeter.

One of most salient features of Herrison House is the sweeping communal lawns that wrap around the building featuring an array of established trees and planted borders as well as hard-court tennis courts which are bookable for a small charge. The communal lawns are open to all residents and can be enjoyed all year round. In addition to this there are a number of areas for residents parking which is available on a first come first served basis.