2 bed terraced house for sale

Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9

A rare opportunity to purchase a beautifully presented two-bedroom house with a pleasing southerly aspect and courtyard garden, within this favoured retirement complex, a stone’s throw from the town centre and amenities. No Onward Chain.

Raleigh Court offers the opportunity for independent living with communal facilities in a managed retirement complex for the over 60s situated in an enviable position within level walking distance of the town centre and amenities, conveniently located to Sainsburys, pageant gardens and the mainline train station. Communal facilities include a Residents Lounge and Laundry Room together with an onsite house manager and a 24-hour emergency care line response system. Pull chord alarms are located throughout the property.
This beautifully presented two bedroom home is tastefully decorated and designed throughout, offering a generous amount of space. Internally a welcoming entrance hall leads to a bright and spacious sitting/dining room which stretches from front to back, with a patio door from the dining end leading out to a small courtyard garden enjoying a southerly aspect, providing an excellent seating and potting space.
The kitchen is easily accessed from the dining area and is fitted with a fresh modern white kitchen incorporating a range of cupboards and drawers with work tops over, 1 1⁄2 bowl stainless steel sink with mixer taps, space for fridge/freezer and under counter space for a dishwasher and electric oven with extractor hood over. The ground floor is completed with a cloakroom/utility area featuring striking wall panelling, plumbing and space for a washing machine with wooden worktop over, wc, pedestal basin and fitted mirrored vanity unit. The house has been redecorated within the last two years, with new floors and new carpets throughout.
The first floor offers two generous double bedrooms both offering an excellent range of fitted wardrobes and pleasing views over the communal garden to the front and across the courtyard garden and towards the bowling green at the rear. A large shower room is equipped with an enclosed shower, wc and vanity unit basin.
Services

We understand that mains electric, water and drainage are connected to the property. Electric central heating.
Council Tax: Dorset Council-Tax Band E
The property is offered on a leasehold basis. Lease length 999 and the annual service charge is approximately £5000.
Parking is available upon request on a first come, first served basis. Alternative parking options are available just outside the complex in the Culverhayes car park on a short stay or long stay parking option with a permit available to purchase through Dorset District Council.
Additional information

Broadband: FTTP-Superfast broadband is available-highest available download speed 80 Mbps, highest available upload speed 20 Mbps. (Openreach, AllPoints Fibre).
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, three and vodafone. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.
Flooding: The property is in an area at a very low risk from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding.

Raleigh Court is to be found just to the south of Long Street, a close and level walk to the town centre. Sherborne is well known for its wide range of facilities and amenities together with its architectural appeal with many businesses being contained within Listed buildings. Sherborne Bowling Club is adjacent to the complex and both the train station and Sainsbury's are within close walking distance