2 bedroom apartment for sale

Ideally located on the sought-after Queens Avenue in Dorchester, Melcombe House is a spacious share of freehold first-floor apartment with its own private entrance. The property boasts high ceilings and an abundance of natural light throughout, and comprises two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, a generous living room featuring a balcony, a well-appointed kitchen, and a bathroom. Further benefits include the front garden and a garage. EPC rating TBC.

Situation - Melcome house is situated within a sought after area of Queens Avenue in Dorchester, the county town of Dorset, is a vibrant historic market town that blends rich heritage with modern amenities. Known for its Roman origins and literary links to Thomas Hardy, the town, and the fabulous Brewery Square, offers a wide range of shops, cafés, restaurants, and cultural attractions such as the Dorset Museum and the Keep Military Museum. Dorchester benefits from excellent travel links, with two railway stations providing direct services to London Waterloo, Bristol, and Weymouth, as well as good road connections via the A35 and A37. The surrounding areas include picturesque villages, rolling countryside, and the nearby Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site offering stunning coastal walks and beaches. Residents and visitors also enjoy access to leisure centres, schools, parks, and weekly markets, making Dorchester and its surroundings an attractive place to live and explore.

Entrance - Entrance to the apartment is via a partially glazed door, with stairs rising to the landing and opening into a bright, generously proportioned hallway, where high ceilings and an open layout create an immediate sense of space and light while providing access to all rooms.

Living Room - The living room is impressive in size and filled with plentiful natural light courtesy of the dual aspect, featuring a large window and a glazed door that opens onto the balcony, providing an outlook over the rear of the property. The room also features a central electric fire set within an exposed brick surround and wooden mantel that forms an attractive focal point.

Kitchen - The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base level units, including two pantry cupboards, and incorporates an electric oven with four-ring electric hob, a one-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer, and space for an under-counter fridge and washing machine. Additionally, the room houses the boiler and is finished with tiled floors and part tiled walls whilst filled with natural light from the double aspect windows.

Bedrooms - Bedroom One is a rear-aspect generously sized double with fitted wardrobes, while Bedroom Two is also a well-proportioned double with front aspect, benefiting from fitted wardrobes that provide excellent storage.

Bathroom - The bathroom completes the accommodation with a suite comprising a panel-enclosed bath with overhead shower attachment, low-level W/C, hand wash basin, radiator, and a good-sized window allowing for natural light.

Externally - On approaching the building, the front garden is arranged with a pathway adjoining the property, leading to both the glazed entrance door and around to the rear. The remainder of the front garden is laid to lawn, complemented by a variety of mature trees and shrubs that create an attractive outlook on approach. The property also benefits from the use of a garage with an up-and-over door, providing further excellent storage solutions.

Agents Notes - Terms of the leasehold are 999 years from 1 January 2005
We are advised that there is no management agency or management fee for this property.
Buy-to-Let purchases are not permitted for this property
Please note Queens Avenue is set in a conservation area although the property is not.

Flood Risk - Enquire for up-to-date details or check the website for the most current rating.


Broadband And Mobile Service - At the time of the listing, standard, superfast and ultrafast broadband are available.

There is a variable chance of a good connection to support mobile services in parts of the home, as well as outdoors. Basic services such as voice and text messages are more likely to be available.

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Services - Mains electricity and water are connected.
Gas central heating.

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

Council tax band C.

Stamp Duty - Stamp duty is likely to be payable on this property dependent upon your circumstance. Please visit the below website to check this.