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Bowes Lyon Court, Dorchester DT1
Retirement
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Retirement property
2 beds
1 bath
EPC rating: B
Key information
Tenure: Leasehold | 115 yrs left
Ground rent: £510 per annum | review period: unconfirmed
Service charge: £11,886.69 per annum
Council tax, if payable: Band E
Mobile signal:
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Features and description
- Exclusive Second Floor Retirement Apartment with Lift Access ~ Bowes Lyon Court
- Elegant Lounge Diner leading to Private Corner Balcony with Picturesque Far Reaching Views
- Offered For Sale with No Onward Chain
- Light & Airy Spacious Accommodation Throughout
- Highly-Sought After Central Poundbury Location ~ Close to Amenities
- Excellent Communal Facilities including Lounge, Library, Laundries, Leisure Areas, Well-Being Suite & Restaurant
- Modern Fitted Kitchen
- Separate Cloakroom / WC (Ideal for Guests)
- Two Well-Proportioned Double Bedrooms
- Practical Modern Wet Room
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Set in the CENTRE OF POUNDBURY, CLOSE TO AMENITIES, to include Poundbury Garden Centre, The Duchess of Cornwall Restaurant and Waitrose, to name a few, is this TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM APARTMENT offered for sale with NO ONWARD CHAIN. The property boasts SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION, with: a PRIVATE BALCONY with FAR-REACHING VIEWS over Poundbury and the countryside; an ELEGANT, SPACIOUS LOUNGE DINER as well as PRACTICAL WETROOM and separate WC. It is located within the highly regarded five-star McCarthy & Stone development of Bowes Lyon Court, presenting excellent communal facilities including lounge, library, laundries, leisure areas, well-being suite and restaurant.
Stepping over the threshold, you find yourself in the generous entrance hallway. The hallway provides a warm welcome to the home, is the perfect space to store shoes and hang coats as well as including both airing and storage cupboards. The hallway also provides access to the separate WC - a very useful addition to the apartment.
The living area presents a dual-aspect, light and airy lounge diner well-suiting open-plan living. The room hosts newly fitted carpets, bespoke curtains and access to the balcony. The balcony is a beautiful outside space to lap up rays of sunshine overlooking Poundbury and far-reaching countryside views.
The kitchen comprises contemporary shaker-style wall and base units with worktops over and includes integrated appliances such as a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, eye-level electric oven, microwave, induction hob and extractor hood. There is also space for a washing machine or dishwasher.
The property boasts two well-proportioned double bedrooms offering plenty of floorspace and boasting a pleasant outlook spilling rays of sunshine into the room. The principal suite also boasts a walk-in wardrobe.
A modern, age-friendly wet room with WC completes the internal accommodation.
Heating is via under floor heating with a separate thermostat for each room.
Lounge Diner - 6.46m x 3.8m (21'2" x 12'5") -
Kitchen - 2.96m x 2.37m (9'8" x 7'9") -
Bedroom One - 5.33m x 3.03m (17'5" x 9'11" ) -
Walk In Wardrobe - 1.44 x 1.21 (4'8" x 3'11") -
Bedroom Two - 3.82m x 3.17m (12'6" x 10'4") -
Wet Room - 2.85m x 2.17m (9'4" x 7'1") -
Utility Store - 2.31 x 1.28 (7'6" x 4'2") -
Wc -
Hallway -
Service Charge - The annual service charge is £11,886.69 and covers a comprehensive range of services and facilities. This includes one hour of weekly domestic assistance for each apartment, which may be used for cleaning and/or laundry assistance, along with staffing costs for a 24-hour on-site team and an estate manager. The charge also provides for the cleaning of external windows and internal communal glazing, as well as water rates for both the apartments and shared areas. The service charge also enables a cooked three-course meal, with extensive daily menus, to be provided every day at low cost.
Electricity, heating, lighting and power to all communal areas are included, together with underfloor heating to each individual apartment. A 24-hour emergency call system is in place, with pull cords installed in every room, including the cloakroom and wet room. The service charge further covers repairs and ongoing maintenance to internal and external communal areas, buildings insurance and provision for on-site catering facilities.
Ground Rent - Annual ground rent of £510.00.
There is an annual Manco charge with charges varying between £210 and £300 dependent upon location.
Length Of Lease - Lease Length - 125 years from August 2016.
-Storage compartments £75.00 per annum.
-Underground parking space - £250.00 per annum.
(Both are subject to availability at time of sale).
Assisted Living - Bowes Lyon Court offers tailored Assisted Living services*, with care and support packages designed to suit individual needs. A 24-hour on-site manager and emergency pull cords in every room provide peace of mind. Residents can request morning wake-up calls and benefit from flexible care arrangements that can be adjusted over time. A daily three-course cooked lunch is available in the table-service restaurant (at a minimal additional cost), alongside optional domestic support. The development also features comfortable communal lounges, a library, coffee areas and a Wellbeing Suite offering health, beauty and hairdressing services.
Bowes Lyon Court - Bowes Lyon Court is an exclusive Assisted Living development designed for residents aged 70 and over. The development comprises 62 one and two-bedroom apartments and benefits from lift access to all floors. It is ideally positioned within easy walking distance of Queen Mother Square, which offers a selection of amenities including Waitrose, a public house, butcher, Monart Luxury Spa, gallery, garden centre, cafés, opticians and restaurants. The wider Poundbury development also provides boutiques, a post office, veterinary practice, dental and doctors’ surgeries, Damers First School and several specialist retailers.
Additional Information. - The following details have been provided by the vendor, as required by Trading Standards. These details should be checked by your legal representative for accuracy.
Property type: Retirement Apartment
Property construction: Standard
Mains Electricity
Mains Water & Sewage: Supplied by Wessex Water
Heating Type: Gas Central Heating
Broadband/Mobile signal/coverage: For further details please see the Ofcom Mobile Signal & Broadband checker.
checker.ofcom.org.uk/
Disclaimer. - These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of
representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. All measurements are approximate. Any details including (but not limited to): lease details, service charges, ground rents, property construction, services, & covenant information are provided by the vendor, and you should consult with your legal advisor/ satisfy yourself before proceeding. No person in this firm’s employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.
Stepping over the threshold, you find yourself in the generous entrance hallway. The hallway provides a warm welcome to the home, is the perfect space to store shoes and hang coats as well as including both airing and storage cupboards. The hallway also provides access to the separate WC - a very useful addition to the apartment.
The living area presents a dual-aspect, light and airy lounge diner well-suiting open-plan living. The room hosts newly fitted carpets, bespoke curtains and access to the balcony. The balcony is a beautiful outside space to lap up rays of sunshine overlooking Poundbury and far-reaching countryside views.
The kitchen comprises contemporary shaker-style wall and base units with worktops over and includes integrated appliances such as a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, eye-level electric oven, microwave, induction hob and extractor hood. There is also space for a washing machine or dishwasher.
The property boasts two well-proportioned double bedrooms offering plenty of floorspace and boasting a pleasant outlook spilling rays of sunshine into the room. The principal suite also boasts a walk-in wardrobe.
A modern, age-friendly wet room with WC completes the internal accommodation.
Heating is via under floor heating with a separate thermostat for each room.
Lounge Diner - 6.46m x 3.8m (21'2" x 12'5") -
Kitchen - 2.96m x 2.37m (9'8" x 7'9") -
Bedroom One - 5.33m x 3.03m (17'5" x 9'11" ) -
Walk In Wardrobe - 1.44 x 1.21 (4'8" x 3'11") -
Bedroom Two - 3.82m x 3.17m (12'6" x 10'4") -
Wet Room - 2.85m x 2.17m (9'4" x 7'1") -
Utility Store - 2.31 x 1.28 (7'6" x 4'2") -
Wc -
Hallway -
Service Charge - The annual service charge is £11,886.69 and covers a comprehensive range of services and facilities. This includes one hour of weekly domestic assistance for each apartment, which may be used for cleaning and/or laundry assistance, along with staffing costs for a 24-hour on-site team and an estate manager. The charge also provides for the cleaning of external windows and internal communal glazing, as well as water rates for both the apartments and shared areas. The service charge also enables a cooked three-course meal, with extensive daily menus, to be provided every day at low cost.
Electricity, heating, lighting and power to all communal areas are included, together with underfloor heating to each individual apartment. A 24-hour emergency call system is in place, with pull cords installed in every room, including the cloakroom and wet room. The service charge further covers repairs and ongoing maintenance to internal and external communal areas, buildings insurance and provision for on-site catering facilities.
Ground Rent - Annual ground rent of £510.00.
There is an annual Manco charge with charges varying between £210 and £300 dependent upon location.
Length Of Lease - Lease Length - 125 years from August 2016.
-Storage compartments £75.00 per annum.
-Underground parking space - £250.00 per annum.
(Both are subject to availability at time of sale).
Assisted Living - Bowes Lyon Court offers tailored Assisted Living services*, with care and support packages designed to suit individual needs. A 24-hour on-site manager and emergency pull cords in every room provide peace of mind. Residents can request morning wake-up calls and benefit from flexible care arrangements that can be adjusted over time. A daily three-course cooked lunch is available in the table-service restaurant (at a minimal additional cost), alongside optional domestic support. The development also features comfortable communal lounges, a library, coffee areas and a Wellbeing Suite offering health, beauty and hairdressing services.
Bowes Lyon Court - Bowes Lyon Court is an exclusive Assisted Living development designed for residents aged 70 and over. The development comprises 62 one and two-bedroom apartments and benefits from lift access to all floors. It is ideally positioned within easy walking distance of Queen Mother Square, which offers a selection of amenities including Waitrose, a public house, butcher, Monart Luxury Spa, gallery, garden centre, cafés, opticians and restaurants. The wider Poundbury development also provides boutiques, a post office, veterinary practice, dental and doctors’ surgeries, Damers First School and several specialist retailers.
Additional Information. - The following details have been provided by the vendor, as required by Trading Standards. These details should be checked by your legal representative for accuracy.
Property type: Retirement Apartment
Property construction: Standard
Mains Electricity
Mains Water & Sewage: Supplied by Wessex Water
Heating Type: Gas Central Heating
Broadband/Mobile signal/coverage: For further details please see the Ofcom Mobile Signal & Broadband checker.
checker.ofcom.org.uk/
Disclaimer. - These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of
representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. All measurements are approximate. Any details including (but not limited to): lease details, service charges, ground rents, property construction, services, & covenant information are provided by the vendor, and you should consult with your legal advisor/ satisfy yourself before proceeding. No person in this firm’s employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.
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About this agent
Hull Gregson Hull Dorchester is a trusted and independent estate agency situated in the heart of Dorset’s historic county town. With a dedicated team of experienced property professionals, we provide expert advice and outstanding customer service in residential and commercial sales and lettings, ensuring a seamless experience for buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants alike. Our office is located in Poundbury’s Buttermarket, a vibrant and architecturally distinctive area within Dorchester. Designed with a unique blend of classical style and modern convenience, Dorchester offers a thriving community atmosphere with independent shops, cafés, and green spaces, making it a desirable place to live and work. At Hull Gregson Hull Dorchester, we combine a modern approach to property marketing with a traditional commitment to service. We embrace cutting-edge technology, premium photography, high-quality digital and print marketing, and targeted online exposure to ensure each property is presented at its very best. At the same time, we uphold the values of a premium service estate agent, providing tailored advice, expert negotiation, and a personalised approach that prioritises our clients’ needs at every stage of the process. Whether buying, selling, letting, or investing, our bespoke marketing strategies and in-depth local knowledge ensure the best possible outcome. The Dorchester branch is a key part of Hull Gregson Hull’s long-standing reputation for excellence, continuing our tradition of expertise and integrity in the Dorset property market. Our team brings a wealth of local knowledge and industry experience, making us the go-to estate agency for those looking to buy, sell, rent, or invest in the area. Dorchester is a town where history and modern living intertwine, offering a rich cultural heritage and a thriving contemporary lifestyle. As the county town of Dorset, it is steeped in history, from its Roman origins to its literary connections with Thomas Hardy, whose works were inspired by the landscapes and communities of the area. A key landmark associated with Hardy is the National Trust’s Hardy Monument, which stands proudly overlooking the Dorset countryside. This striking feature, dedicated to Admiral Thomas Hardy but closely linked with the literary giant who shared his name, forms an important part of our office’s identity as you will notice from our logo which reflects our deep-rooted connection to the local heritage. Beyond its historical charm, Dorchester is a vibrant and evolving town, hosting popular events such as the Dorchester Literary Festival, the Dorset County Show, and weekly farmers’ markets, which highlight the best of local produce and craftsmanship. With its excellent schools, strong community spirit, and easy access to the stunning Dorset countryside and Jurassic Coast, Dorchester is a sought-after location for families, professionals, and retirees alike. At Hull Gregson Hull Dorchester, we are proud to be part of this thriving community, offering exceptional property services with a personal touch. Our clients benefit from our expertise, professionalism, and deep-rooted knowledge of the local market, ensuring that their property journey is as seamless and successful as possible.
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