£365,000
2 bed flat for saleSomerleigh Road, Dorchester DT1
2 beds
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: C
- Retirement
- Chain free
- Leasehold
Parkers Property Consultants & Valuers
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About this property
Offered with no onward chain and set within a conservation area, in the heart of Dorchester town, is this good-size, two-bedroom, first floor close-care apartment, located in part of an exclusive over 65s development. The development benefits from a range of on-site amenities including nursing home facilities, 24-hour emergency response, and flexible care packages/services, such as daily visits from a healthcare assistant and laundry and cleaning options. Additional features include guest suites for visitors, a security entry phone system, and communal living areas for residents to enjoy. The apartment itself offers a generous reception room, separate kitchen, and bathroom. The accommodation is well presented throughout in neutral tones and is filled with natural light in all rooms via generous windows or French doors. Shared parking spaces are available to residents on a first come, first served basis. EPC rating D.
Situation
Dorchester town is rich in Roman heritage, with sites such as 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 being set amongst picturesque rural countryside. Dorchester offers shopping and social facilities with cinemas, museums, leisure centre and weekly market. There are many excellent restaurants, public houses and riverside walks. Doctor’s, dentist’s surgeries and the Dorset County Hospital are close by. Brewery Square is set within the heart of Dorchester and is a vibrant area offering further shopping and eating facilities with a central open space hosting several events throughout the year. There are train links to London Waterloo, Bristol Temple Meads, Weymouth and other coastal towns and villages, and there are regular bus routes to adjoining towns. The stunning surrounding countryside, and majestic Jurassic Coast, just a short drive away, make it a perfect balance of town and rural living.
Key Features
Entrance to the building is via a communal ground floor secure entrance facility where a set of stairs and a lift provide access to the first floor. A private door opens onto Apartment 56 where the hallway offers access to all rooms and houses a useful storage cupboard housing the electric meter and furnished with a rail for coats and storage shelves.
Double glass paned doors open onto a light and spacious reception room offering ample space for both dining and sitting room furniture. There is a small serving hatch to the kitchen.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with worksurface open and tiled splashback. Integrated appliances include a Blomberg fridge/freezer, electric Lamone hob and Smeg washing machine.
There are two good size double bedrooms. Bedroom one offers fitted storage and a dual aspect.
The bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising panel enclosed bath, wash hand basin, WC, separate shower cubicle
Parking
There are shared parking spaces available to residents. These spaces are available on a first come, first served basis.
Agents Notes
There is an annual service charge of £7,668.
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
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 and superfast broadband are available.
Mobile service indoor is listed as limited and outdoor is likely.
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Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating.
Local Authorities
Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1XJ
Tel: We are advised that the council tax band is D.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment with the sole agents:
Parkers Property Consultants and Valuers
Tel:
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Tenure
Leasehold (126 years)
Service charge
£7,668 per year
Council tax band
D
Ground rent
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