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£170,0001 bedroom apartment for sale
Somerleigh Road, Dorchester, DT1 1
Retirement
Apartment
1 bed
1 bath
656
EPC rating: C
Key information
Tenure: Leasehold | 125 yrs left
Ground rent: £1 per annum | review period: unconfirmed
Service charge: £5,628 per annum
Council tax, if payable: Band C
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
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Features and description
- Ground Floor Retirement Apartment
- Exclusive Over 65's Building
- One Double Bedroom
- Communal Gardens and Lounge
- 24-Hour Emergency Response
- Secure Entry Phone System
- Gated Secure Building
- Off street resident/visitor parking
- Short Walk to The Town Centre, Local Shops and Restaurants
- Customisable care packages Available
Hascombe Court, Somerleigh Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1
A one double bedroom ground floor retirement apartment for the over 65s, offered for sale with no forward chain, located in the heart of Dorchester town centre. This well presented apartment offers comfortable and independent living within a supportive environment, with customisable care packages available and a 24-hour emergency response service.
The accommodation comprises a generous double bedroom, a well-proportioned living area, and a fitted kitchen and bathroom, providing a practical layout for relaxed retirement living. The apartment benefits from direct access to mature communal gardens, ideal for enjoying the outdoors, and use of the communal lounge, a social hub for residents.
Externally, residents’ parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis, providing convenient access to the property. The apartment is well maintained and offers a peaceful yet central setting, ideal for those wishing to be close to all town amenities.
Situation & Area Guide
Hascombe Court is situated in the centre of Dorchester, the county town of Dorset, offering a wealth of amenities including shops, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, and cultural attractions. The town provides excellent healthcare facilities, leisure centres, and community services, making it an ideal location for retirement living.
Dorchester is well connected with mainline rail services to London Waterloo and the south coast, and the surrounding Dorset countryside, as well as the Jurassic Coast, is easily accessible for recreational opportunities. The apartment’s central location provides easy access to local theatres, galleries, and regular town events, ensuring a vibrant lifestyle in a secure, supportive environment.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-presented ground floor retirement apartment with one double bedroom, communal gardens, lounge facilities, optional care packages, and central Dorchester location, offering comfort, security, and convenience for over 65s.
A one double bedroom ground floor retirement apartment for the over 65s, offered for sale with no forward chain, located in the heart of Dorchester town centre. This well presented apartment offers comfortable and independent living within a supportive environment, with customisable care packages available and a 24-hour emergency response service.
The accommodation comprises a generous double bedroom, a well-proportioned living area, and a fitted kitchen and bathroom, providing a practical layout for relaxed retirement living. The apartment benefits from direct access to mature communal gardens, ideal for enjoying the outdoors, and use of the communal lounge, a social hub for residents.
Externally, residents’ parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis, providing convenient access to the property. The apartment is well maintained and offers a peaceful yet central setting, ideal for those wishing to be close to all town amenities.
Situation & Area Guide
Hascombe Court is situated in the centre of Dorchester, the county town of Dorset, offering a wealth of amenities including shops, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, and cultural attractions. The town provides excellent healthcare facilities, leisure centres, and community services, making it an ideal location for retirement living.
Dorchester is well connected with mainline rail services to London Waterloo and the south coast, and the surrounding Dorset countryside, as well as the Jurassic Coast, is easily accessible for recreational opportunities. The apartment’s central location provides easy access to local theatres, galleries, and regular town events, ensuring a vibrant lifestyle in a secure, supportive environment.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-presented ground floor retirement apartment with one double bedroom, communal gardens, lounge facilities, optional care packages, and central Dorchester location, offering comfort, security, and convenience for over 65s.
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AGENTS NOTE:
Agents Notes - There is an annual service charge of £TBC.
The owner must pay a Transfer Fee of 1.5% of the agreed selling price to the Landlord on the completion of any property sale.
There are one-off fees payable of approximately £100 and £75 for the Deed of Covenant and Notice of Assignment respectively
Lease length - 150 years (less 10 days) from 1 January 2001
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