2 bed Flat For Sale £195,000
This two bedroom first floor apartment is situated within Southfield House, an over 55s development located close to Dorchester town centre. The apartment has undergone significant improvements and has been beautifully renovated, offering light and airy accommodation that is well presented throughout comprising a generous dual aspect sitting room, a well appointed kitchen, two good size bedrooms and a shower room. In addition the apartment benefits from the use of the lovely communal gardens and offers shared parking. EPC rating C.
Situation
The county town of Dorchester is steeped in history enjoying a central position along the Jurassic Coastline and also some of the county's most noted period architecture, all set amongst a beautiful rural countryside. Dorchester offers a plethora of shopping and social facilities. Including an active U3A, two cinemas, several museums, History centre, leisure centre, weekly market, many excellent restaurants and public houses and riverside walks. Doctor’s, dentist surgeries and the Dorset County Hospital are close by. There are major train links to London Waterloo, Bristol Temple Meads and Weymouth and other coastal towns and villages, and regular bus routes to adjoining towns.
Accommodation
Entrance
Via a communal entrance hallway that houses stairs and a lift to all floors.
Apartment 35
Hallway
Entrance to the apartment is gained via a hallway that houses a useful storage cupboard and a generous airing cupboard that houses the Economy 7 immersion cylinder. The hallway provides access to:
Sitting Room (4.52m x 3.45m (14'10" x 11'04"))
The sitting room enjoys generous dimensions and receives plentiful natural light gained via a dual aspect with double glazed windows that offer a front and side aspect. The room is tastefully finished in neutral decor and benefits from built in storage, two free-standing Quantum storage heaters and both telephone and television points.
Kitchen (3.05m x 1.70m (10'0" x 5'07"))
The kitchen is well appointed, fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base level units that provide ample storage options with work surface over. There is a stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer and a selection of integral appliances including an electric double oven, a four ring electric hob with extractor hood over, a fridge, a freezer and a washing machine. The room offers a double glazed window that provides the room with natural light and is finished with splashback tiling that compliments the decor perfectly.
Bedrooms
The apartment benefits from two good size bedrooms. Both bedrooms offer a wall mounted electric heater and receive plentiful natural light gained via a double glazed window that offers a side facing aspect. The principal bedroom benefits from a built in wardrobe.
Bedroom One (3.43m x 2.74m (11'03" x 9'0"))
Bedroom Two (3.43m x 1.98m (11'03" x 6'06"))
Shower Room
The shower room has been upgraded, offering a modern suite comprising a double shower cubicle and a low level wc and vanity wash hand basin set within an enclosed unit with storage below, There is a heated towel rail.
Outside
The apartment benefits from the use of the lovely communal gardens and offers shared parking.
Agents Notes
The current owner has extended the lease which now expires in 2177.
There is an Annual Service Charge of £2656.60 (includes water and buildings insurance)and a Peppercorn Ground Rent.
Please be advised that additional fees may be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Quantum storage heating. Satellite is available also.
Local Authorities
Dorset Council, South Walks House, South Walks Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UZ
Tel: We are advised that the council tax band is B
Viewings
Strictly by appointment with the sole agents:
Parkers Property Consultants and Valuers Tel: Covid-19 - Please note that viewings can only be offered to clients in a position to proceed to purchase and are undertaken with strict safety measures in place.
Situation
The county town of Dorchester is steeped in history enjoying a central position along the Jurassic Coastline and also some of the county's most noted period architecture, all set amongst a beautiful rural countryside. Dorchester offers a plethora of shopping and social facilities. Including an active U3A, two cinemas, several museums, History centre, leisure centre, weekly market, many excellent restaurants and public houses and riverside walks. Doctor’s, dentist surgeries and the Dorset County Hospital are close by. There are major train links to London Waterloo, Bristol Temple Meads and Weymouth and other coastal towns and villages, and regular bus routes to adjoining towns.
Accommodation
Entrance
Via a communal entrance hallway that houses stairs and a lift to all floors.
Apartment 35
Hallway
Entrance to the apartment is gained via a hallway that houses a useful storage cupboard and a generous airing cupboard that houses the Economy 7 immersion cylinder. The hallway provides access to:
Sitting Room (4.52m x 3.45m (14'10" x 11'04"))
The sitting room enjoys generous dimensions and receives plentiful natural light gained via a dual aspect with double glazed windows that offer a front and side aspect. The room is tastefully finished in neutral decor and benefits from built in storage, two free-standing Quantum storage heaters and both telephone and television points.
Kitchen (3.05m x 1.70m (10'0" x 5'07"))
The kitchen is well appointed, fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base level units that provide ample storage options with work surface over. There is a stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer and a selection of integral appliances including an electric double oven, a four ring electric hob with extractor hood over, a fridge, a freezer and a washing machine. The room offers a double glazed window that provides the room with natural light and is finished with splashback tiling that compliments the decor perfectly.
Bedrooms
The apartment benefits from two good size bedrooms. Both bedrooms offer a wall mounted electric heater and receive plentiful natural light gained via a double glazed window that offers a side facing aspect. The principal bedroom benefits from a built in wardrobe.
Bedroom One (3.43m x 2.74m (11'03" x 9'0"))
Bedroom Two (3.43m x 1.98m (11'03" x 6'06"))
Shower Room
The shower room has been upgraded, offering a modern suite comprising a double shower cubicle and a low level wc and vanity wash hand basin set within an enclosed unit with storage below, There is a heated towel rail.
Outside
The apartment benefits from the use of the lovely communal gardens and offers shared parking.
Agents Notes
The current owner has extended the lease which now expires in 2177.
There is an Annual Service Charge of £2656.60 (includes water and buildings insurance)and a Peppercorn Ground Rent.
Please be advised that additional fees may be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Quantum storage heating. Satellite is available also.
Local Authorities
Dorset Council, South Walks House, South Walks Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UZ
Tel: We are advised that the council tax band is B
Viewings
Strictly by appointment with the sole agents:
Parkers Property Consultants and Valuers Tel: Covid-19 - Please note that viewings can only be offered to clients in a position to proceed to purchase and are undertaken with strict safety measures in place.
