No bars, no signal predictedOne bar, reliable signal unlikelyTwo bars, may experience problems with connectivityThree bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web servicesFull bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
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Exterior
Kitchen
Living Room
£80,000
Added > 14 days

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Homechester House, High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1
Retirement
Chain-free
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Apartment
1 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: C*
430 sq ft / 40 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold
Council tax, if payable: Band A
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Leasehold
  • Ground Floor Retirement Apartment
  • Direct Access to Outside
  • Kitchen with Integrated Appliances
  • Residents Lounge & Laundry Room
  • Communal Grounds
  • Careline System
  • Guest Facilities
  • Town Centre Location
  • House Manager
  • Over 55's Only
Offered to the market with vacant possession and no onward chain, a ground floor retirement apartment which is centrally located within Dorchester. The property offers well-proportioned accommodation and benefits from direct access to the outside.

Accommodation comprises an entrance hall with airing-storage cupboard, living/dining room with window and door to the front, the kitchen is to the rear of the living room and offers fitted cabinets and integrated appliances. The bedroom offers a window to the front aspect and built-in wardrobe to the rear. The bathroom features a low-rise bath with shower over, vanity unit with basin and WC.

Homechester House is a well-regarded warden assisted retirement block offering communal residents lounge with kitchen facilities, a guest bedroom suite available for visitors, and laundry facilities.

Dorchester is a busy West Dorset market town boasting many modern facilities, whilst being immersed in history. The town has strong links to the author Thomas Hardy whose cottage is situated in a nearby hamlet and boasts some amazing historic sites such as Maiden Castle on the outskirts and an amphitheatre close to the Town Centre. It has a thriving high street with a range of national and independent shops, cinema, cafes, restaurants, pubs, and churches plus Waitrose. Brewery Square is another part of town boasting a further range of restaurants, cafes, shops, Art Gallery, and another cinema. Brewery Square is situated next to the Dorchester South train station. On the outskirts, there is a Tesco Supermarket, football stadium, other out of town stores, Dorset County Hospital, and schools with outstanding reputations. Dorchester has fantastic transport connections with the Dorchester South Station connecting directly to London and the Southeast, while Dorchester West takes you to Bristol and Bath directions and beyond. There are also regular bus services around the town.

Lease Expiry: 31st August 2082.
Service Charge: £1846.99 twice per year.
Cost of 60 year lease exention: £11,573.00 inc fees.

We recommend any lease and extension details are verified by a Legal Representative prior to exchange of contracts.

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    Dorset Lettings has been offering a high quality lettings and property management service since 1984. During this time we have developed an in-depth understanding of the business, the regulations and the local market. Our Ethos:  Simply, 'to be the best at what we do'. Property letting and management is our only business. This allows us to concentrate on what we do best. We have dedicated owner management in every office. The result is a passionate desire to get things right and an uncomplicated decision making process, providing the flexibility to react quickly to any given situation. ARLA licensed/ ARLA trained and qualified staff - Every Dorset Lettings office is licensed by ARLA (the Association of Residential Letting Agents) and is a member of The Property Ombudsman Scheme. ARLA is the industry's governing body which sets, promotes and polices industry standards and best practice. Licensed ARLA agents must comply with ARLA's regulations and strict code of practice, which includes stringent rules regarding the handling of clients' monies and tenants' deposits. ARLA defines and controls the profession's training and examination programmes. The industry qualification, The Technical Award in Residential Lettings is an exacting four-part programme of study and examination. It is comprehensive and demanding and has greatly enhances the standing of the profession and those qualified and practising within it. 

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on January 10, 2022

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