1 bedroom apartment for sale

A quirky harbourside, ground floor and modernised 1 bed apartment within this LIsted Grade II iconic central building, with communal lawn, private patio area and residents' parking area

SITUATION: The property is located right in the heart of West Bay right on the harbourside and only a minute's walk from the promenade, beaches and piers and with almost direct access onto the South West Coastal Paths.

This is an ideal location for permanent living/rental or holiday retreat/lettings and is also a walker's paradise.

West Bay is a coastal village with boating/fishing harbour, beaches, some shops, convenience store, kiosks and street traders, a variety of restaurants and cafes and 3 pubs. There are many marine and leisure facilities and also a very popular gig-rowing club.

There are also footpaths into the town centre of Bridport some 2 miles to the north with its comprehensive range of mainly individual shops, twice-weekly street market and variety of entertainments including an art centre, the Electric Palace community theatre/cinema and Bucky Doo Square which hosts events and festivals all year round.

THE PROPERTY comprises a ground floor flat within this highly sought after historic Listed Grade II building. The flat owners have a share of the freehold and run their own management company and the property has a generally well looked after appearance.

The flat has been well maintained internally over the years and is one of a few properties within this complex that has direct access to the harbourside and a small private and enclosed area for sitting out, barbecueing or to provide a lock-up store for outdoor equipment on site. Situated right in the centre of West Bay, it enjoys good views from all windows across the boat harbour and to East Cliff and the pebble beach.

DIRECTIONS: From the centre of Bridport proceed South along South Street. On reaching the roundabout, take the third exit. Proceed over the mini roundabout and take the next turning right and immediately left into the main car park in front of The West Bay Arms. The property will be found at the end on the right. Residents' parking is directly in front of the building.

THE ACCOMMODATION comprises the following:
Arched front entrance porch with communal entrance door to a
SHARED ENTRANCE HALL with doormat well and stairs rising to the upper floors and private fire door opening into a:
PRIVATE ENTRANCE HALL with electric cupboard and coat peg rack and small flight of stairs down to the
INNER HALL with wood flooring and corridor to the bedroom and with arched opening to the
SITTING/DINING/KITCHEN ROOM which has a pair of glazed-paned doors opening to the private outside patio, a dado rail, coved ceiling and ceiling rose with pendant light, additional similar pendant light over the kitchen area, wall-mounted log-effect electric fire which has a wall mounted TV screen over.
The Kitchen Area is well fitted with modern range of wall-mounted cupboards and base units with sparkling work surfaces incorporating a Butler sink unit with mixer tap and drainer and additional slimline window over to views over the harbour and includes a built-in fridge and free-standing electric cooker.
DOUBLE BEDROOM with extensive range of fitted wardrobes with storage cupboards over bedhead and bedside tables with shelved display sections over, matching chest of drawers fitted into fireplace recess and curtained storage over the top of the bedhead cabinets. Large window to the east with view over the communal lawns to the iconic East Cliff and with deep sill/shelf below.
BASEMENT BATH/SHOWER ROOM (with flight of steps down from the kitchen). This is a good-sized room well fitted with a panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal basin, low level WC, small additional hand basin and shower unit with Triton shower unit with folding doors set into a recess. Boarded ceiling with downlighters and tiled surrounds to compliment, vinyl flooring. Large arched mirror to centre of wall with matching arched display niches either side.

OUTSIDE: There is a large, well tended communal lawn to the front enclosed by stone walling with residents' parking adjoining on a first come, first served basis and shared with the Bridport Arms public house opposite.

To the rear is a recently re-built wall enclosed patio with double wrought iron low pedestrian gates and step up off the harbourside. This is a newly paved area suitable for sitting out and barbequing and could provide a small cycle/outdoor equipment bunker storage area.

TENURE: We understand the property is offered leasehold with a share of the freehold. There is a residents' management committee of 8, with a service charge of £1,300 per annum.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Electric heating and water heater. There is no gas connected to the building. Superfast Fibre Broadband available with Openreach approx 71-80 Mbps dowload speeds. Good mobile coverage from all main providers. Council Tax Band 'A'.

Preliminary Particulars Prepared 19.6.24
TC/CC/1315/19.6.24