Guide price
£140,000
2 bed flat for saleMiddlemarsh Street, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1
2 beds
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: D
- Retirement
- Leasehold
Symonds & Sampson
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About this property
Ground floor retirement apartment
Communal residents lounge and landscaped garden
Dual aspect sitting room
No forward chain
Leasehold 97 years remaining
Service Charge 2026 - £3,710.69 per annum
Ground Rent £613.46 per annum
Level access
Lift access
A delightful two bedroom ground floor, retirement apartment with grand high ceilings in all rooms, offered with no forward chain.
Introduction
The apartment is situated on the ground floor of this managed block of 29 retirement properties. Fleur De Lis is designed as an independent living environment, not assisted living. Constructed in 1998, it includes double-glazed units, electric heating, emergency careline facilities, security entry phone system, lift and stairs to all floors, communal residents lounge and landscaped garden. There is also a guest suite on site, which is bookable in advance. No pets are allowed.
The Property
This ground floor apartment offers a well-proportioned accommodation, with views over the communal gardens. A welcoming hallway with airing cupboard with doors leading into all principal rooms. The dual aspect sitting room has an electric fire and surround, double doors to fitted kitchen with a range of wall and floor mounted units with worktops over, integral eye level double oven, hob, extractor hood and fridge/freezer. There is a bathroom with shower over the bath and two bedrooms both with fitted wardrobes.
Outside
Externally there is a communal landscaped garden with gravelled beds, paved seating areas and a variety of shrubs. A gated driveway leads to a covered parking area.
Situation
The property is located just a short walk to Pummery Square with bus stop, general store, doctors, pharmacy, leisure centre, public house and cafes. Close by is Queen Mother Square which offers a good range of amenities including Waitrose, a public house, butchers, Luxury Monart Spa, gallery, coffee houses, restaurant and garden centre. Across the Poundbury development there are further independent retailers and a post office, veterinary practice, dental surgeries, along with the vibrant and friendly Damers First School.
Directions
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Services
Mains drainage, electricity and water.
Night storage heating.
There is mobile coverage in the area. Please refer to Ofcom's website for further details
Local Authority
Dorset District Council Tel: Tel:
Council Tax Band D
Material Information
Lease Details
We understand that the Lease details are approximately the following: 125 years from 1st January 1998
Leasehold remaining 97 years.
Service charge payable 2026 - £3,710.69 per annum
Ground Rent £613.46 per annum
Manco service common areas £315.00 per annum
Age requirement - 55 years and over.
Under the Estate Agents Act 1979 we are required to inform any prospective purchaser that this property is owned by a relative of a member of staff at Symonds & Sampson and as such constitutes a "connected person".
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Tenure
Leasehold (97 years)
Service charge
£3,710 per year
Council tax band
D
Ground rent
£307
Ground rent date of next review