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£700,0003 bedroom penthouse for sale
Queen Mother Square, Poundbury, Dorchester
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Sustainable development
Penthouse
3 beds
2 baths
Key information
Tenure: Share of freehold
Ground rent: £0 per annum | review period: unconfirmed
Service charge: £6,931.94 per annum
Council tax: Band F
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Set within an area of Outstanding natural Beauty and designed by Quinlan & Francis Terry, Strathmore House, this extremely desirable three-bedroom penthouse is favourably situated within Strathmore House, an impressive, classically inspired building favourably located within the heart of Poundbury housing eight luxury apartments. This stunning apartment offers accommodation that is immaculately presented throughout and boasts a fabulous roof top terrace overlooking Queen Mother Square. In addition, the property benefits from an exclusive right to use a private car port with electric charging point. EPC rating TBC.
Situation - Poundbury is designed to be a sustainable development where it is possible to meet a higher proportion of daily needs on foot. Within walking distance to the property there is a plethora of amenities including Waitrose, The Duchess of Cornwall Hotel and Restaurant and an ever-growing range of bistros, coffee shops, beauty salons, shops, hairdressers, dentists, medical centre, and garden centre. The Great Field is a short walk away and offers a wonderful open space. A Monart luxury spa is situated within the Royal Pavilion, Queen Mother Square and the Dorset County Hospital is also nearby. Dorchester, is rich in Roman heritage, with sites like the Dorset County Museum and Maiden Castle offering glimpses into its past. It is also well known for its literary connections to Thomas Hardy and set amongst beautiful rural countryside. Dorchester offers shopping and social facilities with excellent restaurants, public houses and riverside walks, cinemas, museums, leisure centre and weekly market. There are train links to London Waterloo, Bristol Temple Meads, and regular bus routes to adjoining towns. Brewery Square, set within the heart of Dorchester, is a vibrant area with a central open space hosting several events throughout the year.
Key Features - Entrance to this wonderful apartment is via a communal secure entrance opening onto an impressive communal entrance hall with grand staircase leading to all apartments. There is a lift for convenience.
Apartment 8 is located on the third floor and a private front door leads to this beautifully presented apartment. The apartment receives an abundance of natural light gained via floor to ceiling windows and French doors which open out onto roof terraces to both the front, side and rear.
The accommodation is immaculately presented and finished to an extremely high standard throughout, offering the best of contemporary living with the latest finishes and fittings including down-lighting and dimmer switches to all rooms.
The stunning and spacious kitchen/dining room boasts a wealth of integral appliances including a Bosch oven and grill, Bosch induction hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The room is fitted with a comprehensive range of modern and stylish units with quartz work surfaces and ceramic sink. There is a central island with solid oak work surface and cupboards below. The room has plentiful space for dining furniture and there is direct access to the balcony. The separate utility room offers further cupboards, worksurface and a stainless-steel sink and is finished with tiled flooring.
The generous reception room features an attractive fireplace and enjoys a triple aspect with French doors opening onto the west and southerly facing roof terraces.
The bedrooms are well proportioned with the principal bedroom benefiting from luxury en-suite facilities and custom-built furniture.
Agents Notes - There is an annual Manco charge with charges varying between £225 and £315 dependent upon location.
For further information on Poundbury including covenants and stipulations, please visit
Lease Length: 250 years less two days commencingon 14 March 2016
There is an annual service charge of £6931.94
Mobile And Broadband - At the time of the listing standard, superfast and ultrafast broadband are available.
Mobile service indoor is listed as likely or limited depending on the provider and outdoor is likely.
For up-to-date information please visit
Flood Risk - Enquire for up to date details or check the website for the most current rating.
Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.
Gas fired central heating.
Local Authorities - Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ
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Council tax band F
Stamp Duty - Stamp duty is likely to be payable on this property dependent upon your circumstance. Please visit the below website to check this.
Situation - Poundbury is designed to be a sustainable development where it is possible to meet a higher proportion of daily needs on foot. Within walking distance to the property there is a plethora of amenities including Waitrose, The Duchess of Cornwall Hotel and Restaurant and an ever-growing range of bistros, coffee shops, beauty salons, shops, hairdressers, dentists, medical centre, and garden centre. The Great Field is a short walk away and offers a wonderful open space. A Monart luxury spa is situated within the Royal Pavilion, Queen Mother Square and the Dorset County Hospital is also nearby. Dorchester, is rich in Roman heritage, with sites like the Dorset County Museum and Maiden Castle offering glimpses into its past. It is also well known for its literary connections to Thomas Hardy and set amongst beautiful rural countryside. Dorchester offers shopping and social facilities with excellent restaurants, public houses and riverside walks, cinemas, museums, leisure centre and weekly market. There are train links to London Waterloo, Bristol Temple Meads, and regular bus routes to adjoining towns. Brewery Square, set within the heart of Dorchester, is a vibrant area with a central open space hosting several events throughout the year.
Key Features - Entrance to this wonderful apartment is via a communal secure entrance opening onto an impressive communal entrance hall with grand staircase leading to all apartments. There is a lift for convenience.
Apartment 8 is located on the third floor and a private front door leads to this beautifully presented apartment. The apartment receives an abundance of natural light gained via floor to ceiling windows and French doors which open out onto roof terraces to both the front, side and rear.
The accommodation is immaculately presented and finished to an extremely high standard throughout, offering the best of contemporary living with the latest finishes and fittings including down-lighting and dimmer switches to all rooms.
The stunning and spacious kitchen/dining room boasts a wealth of integral appliances including a Bosch oven and grill, Bosch induction hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The room is fitted with a comprehensive range of modern and stylish units with quartz work surfaces and ceramic sink. There is a central island with solid oak work surface and cupboards below. The room has plentiful space for dining furniture and there is direct access to the balcony. The separate utility room offers further cupboards, worksurface and a stainless-steel sink and is finished with tiled flooring.
The generous reception room features an attractive fireplace and enjoys a triple aspect with French doors opening onto the west and southerly facing roof terraces.
The bedrooms are well proportioned with the principal bedroom benefiting from luxury en-suite facilities and custom-built furniture.
Agents Notes - There is an annual Manco charge with charges varying between £225 and £315 dependent upon location.
For further information on Poundbury including covenants and stipulations, please visit
Lease Length: 250 years less two days commencingon 14 March 2016
There is an annual service charge of £6931.94
Mobile And Broadband - At the time of the listing standard, superfast and ultrafast broadband are available.
Mobile service indoor is listed as likely or limited depending on the provider and outdoor is likely.
For up-to-date information please visit
Flood Risk - Enquire for up to date details or check the website for the most current rating.
Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.
Gas fired central heating.
Local Authorities - Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ
[use Contact Agent Button]
Council tax band F
Stamp Duty - Stamp duty is likely to be payable on this property dependent upon your circumstance. Please visit the below website to check this.
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About this agent
Dorchester is an historic market town currently undergoing major re-development. Brewery Square, a vibrant new quarter in the town centre, is redefining the County town as a shopping and leisure destination, while the urban development of 2,500 news homes in Poundbury, the vision of HRH Prince Charles, is continuing to attract new people to the area from all over the globe. Dorchester is thriving and we are delighted to be a part of its bright future. If you are looking for trustworthy and established estate agents in Poundbury and Dorchester, then don’t hesitate to get in contact with us.