£330,000
2 bed flat for saleCrown Place, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1
2 beds
2 baths
1 reception
EPC Rating: B
- Leasehold
Parkers Property Consultants & Valuers
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About this property
This excellent two bedroom, penthouse apartment is ideally situated within the newly completed Crown Square development within Poundbury, enjoying panoramic, far reaching roof top and countryside views. The apartment boasts light and spacious accommodation that is well presented throughout, consisting of a generous open plan living accommodation with modern and well appointed kitchen area, a tastefully fitted bathroom and en-suite facilities to the principal bedroom. In addition, the apartment benefits from a single garage and off road parking. EPC rating is B.
Situation
Poundbury is an urban development of the County Town of Dorchester and is designed to be a sustainable development where it is possible to meet a higher proportion of daily needs on foot. There are 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, nearby garden centre and the highly regarded Damers First School. 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.
Nearby, 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 center and weekly market. There are many excellent restaurants, public houses and riverside walks. The catchment schools are highly regarded and doctor’s, dentist surgeries and the Dorset County Hospital are close by. There are train links to London Waterloo, Bristol Temple Meads, nearby coastal towns and villages, 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 events throughout the year
Key Features
The building is served with lift access to all three floors. Entrance to the property is gained via a hallway that houses two useful storage cupboards and is finished with wood effect flooring that continues throughout the property.
The apartment benefits from generous open plan living accommodation that receives plentiful natural light gained via three double glazed windows that provide wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. The room enjoys tasteful décor and benefits from a modern kitchen area that is fitted with a selection of integral appliances together with a comprehensive range of wall and base level units that provide ample storage options with work surface over.
There are two double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from en-suite facilities comprising a low-level WC, a wash hand basin and a double shower cubicle.
The family bathroom is tastefully fitted with a contemporary suite comprising a low-level WC, a wash hand basin, a panel enclosed bath and a separate shower cubicle. The room is finished with part-tiled walls and offers a double-glazed window that provides the room with natural light.
All rooms in the apartment have scenic vistas. There is a single secured garage with up and over door and an additional open parking space at the front entrance.
Agents Notes
The apartment if offered with a 999 year lease dated from 19th June 2020. The leasehold garage is also offered on a 999 year lease dated from 25th April 2019
There is an Annual Service charge of £3,688.
There is an annual Manco charge of £225.00.
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Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating.
Broadband And Mobile Service
At the time of the listing, standard, superfast and ultrafast broadband are available.
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Local Authorities
Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ
Tel: We are advised that the council tax band is C
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Tenure
Leasehold (994 years)
Service charge
£3,688 per year
Council tax band
C
Ground rent
Ground rent date of next review