Guide price
£215,000
2 bed flat for saleDurngate Street, Dorchester DT1
2 beds
1 bath
1 reception
- Leasehold
Parkers Property Consultants & Valuers
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About this property
Situated in a conservation area and within the heart of Dorchester town centre is this two bedroom, second floor apartment. The home is well-presented throughout with further accommodation including a kitchen, sitting room, and bathroom. The apartment is offered for sale with an allocated parking space in a courtyard. EPC rating tbc.
Situation
The county town of Dorchester, the historic county town of Dorset, 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 cinemas, museums, leisure centre and weekly market. There are many excellent restaurants, public houses and riverside walks. The catchment schools are highly regarded and there are doctor’s, dentist surgeries and the Dorset County Hospital close by. There are train links to London Waterloo, Bristol Temple Meads and regular bus routes to adjoining towns. 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.
Accommodation
Entrance
Entrance to the property is via a communal door with secure entry system.
Communal Hallway
The communal hallway offers stairs to all floors in the building.
Apartment 8
A private door opens into Apartment 8 where a hallway offers ample storage vis two large storage cupboards, one of which houses the 'Glow Worm' boiler, fuse box and shelving and the other housing the immersion tank and shelving. The hallway provides access to all other rooms in the property.
Sitting Room
A generous sitting room with plentiful natural light received via a rear aspect double glazed window with views over mature trees. Behind. The room offers a wall mounted radiator and television point. A doorway leads to:
Kitchen/Diner
The kitchen offers space for a table and chairs and is fitted with a range of modern wall and base level units with roll top work surface over and a sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Space is provided for an oven, a washing machine and a fridge. There is a wall mounted radiator and a front aspect double glazed window.
Bedroom One
The principle bedroom boasts double built in wardrobes fitted with hanging rails and shelving. There are two additional storage cupboards and a wall mounted radiator. Natural light is gained via a large rear aspect double glazed window.
Bedroom Two
The second bedroom is appointed with a large storage cupboard with shelving and further additional shelving on the wall. There is a wall mounted radiator and light is gained via a Velux window.
Bathroom
The bathroom is fitted with a suite comprising a low level WC, a vanity wash hand basin, and a panel enclosed bath with shower attachment over. The room has part tiled walls and an opaque Velux window provides natural light.
Outside
There is an enclosed communal garden enjoying a westerly facing aspect. There is one allocated parking space.
Agents Notes
The lease length is 999 years from 1st January 1986
There is an annual £10 rent fee.
There is an annual service charge of £1300.00. This sum is discounted by £250.00 is an early payment is made.
Broadband And Mobile
At the time of the listing, standard and superfast broadband are available.
Mobile phone service varies dependent upon your provider and we recommend you visit the Ofcom website checker to confirm.
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Flood Risk
Enquire for up-to-date details or check the website for the most current rating.
Local Authorities
Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ
Tel: Council tax band is B
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Tenure
Leasehold (960 years)
Service charge
Council tax band
B
Ground rent
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