Guide price
£215,000
2 bed flat for saleChurch Acre, Fordington, Dorchester DT1
2 beds
1 bath
1 reception
- Chain free
- Leasehold
Parkers Property Consultants & Valuers
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About this property
Set within the picturesque conservation area of Fordington and offered with no onward chain, this attractive first-floor two-bedroom apartment is just a short walk from Dorchester town centre. The property features a bright and welcoming reception room, a well-appointed kitchen, and a modern family shower room. Further benefits include ample built-in storage throughout and an allocated parking space. EPC rating: Tbc.
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.
Accommodation
Communal Entrance
Entrance to the property is via a communal door to the communal hallway with stairs rising to the first floor.
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A private front door opens onto the hallway with doors giving access to all rooms in the apartment.
Living Room
A south facing, spacious reception room with double aspect UPVC windows allowing plentiful natural light to the room
Kitchen
The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units with worksurface over. There is an integrated Lamona electric oven and four-ring hob with extractor hood. Space and plumbing is provided for a fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. The room is finished with splashback tiling and Lyno flooring. A generous window offers natural light.
Bedrooms
There are two good size and well-presented bedrooms.
Shower Room
The shower room is fitted with a suite comprising a corner shower with rounded rainforest shower head and an additional shower head attachment, wash hand basin with vanity unit beneath offering storage and low-level WC. The walls are shower panelled and vinyl flooring finishes the room.
Parking
The property offers one allocated parking space.
Agents Notes
Lease Length - 999 years from 1st April 1984.
The property is offered as a leasehold.
There is an annual service charge of £940.00 (billed semi-annually)
Mobile And Broadband
At the time of the listing, standard, superfast and ultrafast broadband are available.
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Flood Risk
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Local Authorities
Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1XJ
Tel:
We are advised that the council tax band is B.
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Tenure
Leasehold (958 years)
Service charge
£940 per year
Council tax band
B
Ground rent
Ground rent date of next review