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Guide price

£170,000

2 bed flat for sale
Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9

    • 2 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

  • EPC Rating: C

  • Retirement
  • Chain free
  • Leasehold

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About this property

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • No Onward Chain

  • Located In The Heart Of Town

  • Walking Distance To Amenities

  • Good Communal Facilities

A charming first-floor, two-bedroom retirement apartment located in the heart of the historic town of Sherborne, surrounded by the beautiful countryside of rural Dorset.
No Onward Chain.

The property features two bedrooms (one with an ensuite toilet and hand basin, and the other with a mirror-fronted double wardrobe), a spacious living room with garden courtyard views, a modern bathroom with a walk-in shower and seat, and a well-equipped kitchen with a built-in hob, oven, and ample workspace. Warm and cosy with electric wall heaters, this apartment offers plenty of storage and is clean and tidy throughout.
Part of a welcoming retirement complex, residents benefit from the convenience of a shared laundry room with washing and drying facilities for clothes, as well as a communal living room hosting regular coffee mornings, fish and chip suppers, piano recitals, professionally organised sitting-down exercises and pedicures, and other community events – perfect for making friends. The complex also offers peace of mind with a dedicated on-site manager who looks out for residents' well-being and emergency pull cords in every room for added safety.

Services
All mains services less gas. Leasehold - remainder of 999 year lease. Council Tax Band D. Service charge - £4445.54 inclusive of buildings insurance and external maintenance of the property.

Conveniently situated, this welcoming retirement apartment is just a short 250m walk to Sainsbury’s, 210m to Sherborne town centre with its shops, cafes, pharmacies, and the iconic Sherborne Abbey, and 400m to the railway station. The Lawn Bowling Club is only 160m away, offering a great opportunity for recreation. Sherborne also boasts a castle, garden centre, swimming pool, and leisure centre. For additional shopping and amenities, Yeovil is just a short drive away.

Close to the main entrance is a mobility scooter charging point. There is parking available within the development subject to availability and one being allocated
Alternative parking options are located next to the complex in the Culverhayes Car Park, with a long stay parking permit available to purchase through West Dorset District Council

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  • Tenure

    Leasehold (Ask agent)

  • Service charge

    £4,446 per year

  • Council tax band

    D

  • Ground rent

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