Welcome to this extraordinary penthouse apartment with accommodation on two floors, and enjoying glorious views over Poundbury towards the hills beyond. Possibly one of the largest apartments on Poundbury, and possibly with the most elevated vantage point! Couple this with the sense of space and light flooding in from the south-facing balcony and large windows, and you have a winning combination.

From the smart entrance hall, which leads to both the stairs and the lift taking you directly to the single penthouse, it is clear Lantern House reflects the quality expected from this renowned development. Lantern House itself was designed by internationally acclaimed architect, Ben Pentreath, and the focus has been as much on internal layouts as external design, including particularly striking arched windows, resulting in a highly engaging, light and airy environment in which to live.

The building is also fitted out to a very high technical specification, with door entry control; motion sensor lighting; comprehensive fire alarm and emergency lighting systems; integrated lift control; and a dedicated sprinkler system serving all the individual apartments.

Within the penthouse itself, the RECEPTION HALL is a welcoming entrance, well planned with practical storage in the form of two large cupboards with plentiful hanging space (one of which extends under the staircase). A polished timber staircase rises to the upper floor, overseen by a most appealing arched window which floods this area with light. There is also a rear hall with cupboard housing the Megaflo hot water storage cylinder and water softener.

The SITTING/DINING ROOM has a wonderful outlook across the roof tops of Poundbury, and the enormous attraction of a south-facing BALCONY. It is fair to say the owners will miss the magical sunsets enjoyed from this extraordinary vantage point. Whilst the views are indeed mesmerising, it is also a room with considerable space for entertaining.

The adjacent KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM is conveniently positioned and has an excellent range of stylish units, both base and eye-level, under a polished quartz work surface. An island sits centrally with an inset five-plate induction hob and extractor fan (which ducts externally). All appliances are Neff, and others include a fridge/freezer and two ovens, the main oven incorporating a self-clean function and slide-and-hide door. There is an instant hot water tap, discreet bin and tray storage areas are built into the units, and there is space for a wine fridge.

The UTILITY ROOM lies adjacent and also has a polished quartz work surface. Base and eye-level units provide plentiful storage and further Neff appliances include a washing machine and tumble dryer. The Potterton Promax condensing boiler is located here also.

A GUEST BATHROOM is located on this floor and, as with all the sanitaryware throughout the apartment, is stylishly fitted to a high standard, providing a wall-hung Sottini vanity unity with bowl, and a complementary wall-hung WC and double-ended bath.

BEDROOM FOUR/STUDY has two fitted wardrobes with double doors, hanging and shelving space. Currently used as a study, it is indeed a versatile space.

The LANDING on the upper floor is of unusually good size and has space for a reading desk, with the roof lantern – giving rise to the development’s name – above providing a considerable degree of natural light. An arched window over the stairs provides a particularly pleasing view over the rooftops towards Queen Mother’s Square. Doors lead to the three bedrooms on this floor.

The PRINCIPAL BEDROOM has an EN-SUITE BATHROOM with double shower, WC, and wash-hand basin, as well as the luxury of a WALK-IN DRESSING ROOM. BEDROOM TWO also has an EN-SUITE facility and a pair of fitted wardrobes, and BEDROOM THREE has a built-in cupboard. All bedrooms have fitted louvered window shutters and the benefit of individual access to under-eaves storage cupboards which extend around almost the entire building at this level.

Outside
Lantern House has a parking area directly outside the entrance, and the penthouse uniquely has its own DOUBLE GARAGE with power, light, window and electrically-operated double doors. It will also have installed an electric charging point at time of sale, which will include a 7kW intelligent charger by ICS (model ICSW7C).

Additional storage is provided by a separate external STORAGE ROOM, with light, located to the left-hand side of the main entrance.

Location
Poundbury is Prince Charles’ model village, an urban extension of Dorchester, surrounded by some of Dorset’s most glorious countryside. Fast becoming one of the most fashionable residential areas in Dorset, Poundbury is just a short distance from the county town of Dorchester, famed for its literary history and weekly market. It is also within close proximity of Thomas Hardye Senior School, the county hospital, as well as useful mainline stations to London Waterloo and Bristol.

Poundbury offers a variety of facilities just a short walk away, including cafes, restaurants, pubs, a vet, butchers, surgery, pharmacy, dentist, Waitrose, hairdressers, play-park, leisure centre and garden centre. There are also two first schools here; the Prince of Wales First School, and Damers First School. Parking throughout Poundbury is free and easy.

Lantern House is within Crown Square, which is becoming the focal point of the North East Quadrant. This newly-planted green sits at the heart of the community to include Crown Hall, a civic building with a landmark tower and surrounded by some of Poundbury’s larger scale, eye-catching buildings with a mixture of shops, public and commercial properties.

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