Guide price

£220,000

2 bed flat for sale
Athelstan Road, Dorchester DT1

    • 2 beds

    • 2 baths

    • 1 reception

  • EPC Rating: C

  • Leasehold

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About this property

    Offered with no forward chain and located within a conservation area, this well-presented ground-floor apartment forms part of an excellent conversion of the former farm buildings. The property offers well-proportioned, dual aspect accommodation comprising a sitting/dining room, kitchen, two double bedrooms, family bathroom and en-suite facilities to the principal bedroom. Externally, the property benefits from the exclusive right to use two allocated parking spaces, one of which is a carport. EPC Rating C.

    Situation

    The property is situated in Fordington, an attractive and much sought after residential area conveniently located for access to the town centre with its shops, eateries and supermarkets. Dorchester South and Dorchester West train stations are located in the town and provide mainline train services to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads. The County Town provides a number of highly regarded schools and is in the school catchment area, and within walking distance, of Manor Park First school and St. Osmund's Middle school. Being in close proximity to rural footpaths, there are outstanding walking and riding opportunities across the surrounding countryside and along the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline.

    Accommodation

    Fordington Dairy is accessed via automatic gates, with entrance to the apartment through a communal hallway leading to the apartment’s front door. The front door opens into a hallway providing access to all rooms. The apartment is presented to a high standard throughout, with a useful storage cupboard / airing cupboard housing the boiler located in the hallway. Neutral décor and wood-effect laminate flooring flow throughout the space and continue into the sitting/dining room.

    Sitting/Dining Room

    The stylish sitting/dining room boasts generous proportions, with dual-aspect windows flooding the space with natural light. The room is finished in neutral décor, complemented by attractive panelling that creates a striking feature wall. Wood-effect laminate flooring completes the space.

    Kitchen

    The modern kitchen benefits from dual-aspect windows and is fitted with a range of wall and base units, providing ample storage. Integrated appliances include a double oven, four-ring gas hob with extractor fan over, while space is provided for a washing machine and dishwasher. The room is finished with part-tiled walls and vinyl flooring.

    Bedrooms

    The home boasts two good sized double bedrooms, with bedroom two offering views over the quadrangle of Fordington Dairy. Bedroom one benefits from en-suite facilities comprising a shower, WC and wash hand basin with fitted vanity unit under.

    Shower Room

    The family bathroom is tastefully fitted with a white suite comprising a large step-in shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin with fitted vanity storage. The room is finished with part-tiled walls and a fully tiled floor.

    Externally

    The properybenefits from an exclusive right to use two allocated parking spaces with one being a useful carport.

    Agents Notes

    Please note that there is planning for four sites currently being built by cg Fry in the local area: Ref P/ful/2021/02623

    Please note there is an annual service charge of £1,938.14 per annum and a £40 monthly communal service charge.

    There is a lease of 999 years from 1 January 2000.

    Templehill have confirmed pets are by approval.

    Services

    Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.
    Gas fired central heating

    Local Authorities

    Dorset Council
    County Hall
    Colliton Park
    Dorchester
    Dorset
    DT1 1XJ

    Tel: Council tax band C.

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    • Tenure

      Leasehold (973 years)

    • Service charge

      £1,938 per year

    • Council tax band

      C

    • Ground rent

      £40

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