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Guide price
£169,500

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Dorchester, Dorset
Retirement
Apartment
1 bed
1 bath
613 sq ft / 57 sq m
EPC rating: D
Added > 14 days

Key information

TenureLeasehold | 112 yrs left
Ground rent£150 per annum | review period: unconfirmed
Service charge£3,491 per annum
Council tax, if payableBand C
BroadbandUltra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal
EEO2ThreeVodafone

Features and description

  • Tenure: Leasehold (112 years remaining)
  • Brewery Square in the heart of Dorchester
  • Third floor balcony apartment
  • Underground parking space
  • Host of communal facilities
  • No forward chain
  • Retirement apartment for the over 55s
Signature House is a welcoming and inviting development of just 42 apartments, exclusively for those aged 55 and over. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Dorchester, this prime location offers easy access to Brewery Square and a wealth of nearby amenities.

Constructed in 2012, this popular development provides residents with an array of communal facilities, including the Hardy Roof Terrace with conservatory, a library, a hair salon and the Maumbury Café Lounge and garden for socialising. Balcony Apartment 29, located on the third floor, is particularly bright and spacious. The flat is accessed via a well-maintained communal reception hall, with a passenger lift or stairs to all floors.

The front door opens into the ENTRANCE HALL with doors to the principal rooms. Practical features include a built-in airing cupboard and an additional storage cupboard.

The SITTING ROOM has plentiful room for soft furnishings and dining table and enjoys a westerly aspect. The KITCHEN, accessible from the sitting room, is well equipped with a range of base and wall units together with bowl and a quarter sink unit. Integrated Bosch™ appliances include an eye-level electric oven, electric hob with extractor over, fridge/freezer and washing machine.

The DOUBLE BEDROOM is light and airy with its own balcony. The WET ROOM completes the accommodation, featuring part-tiled walls, shower cubicle, wash-hand basin with vanity unit under and low-level W.C.

For peace of mind there is a secure entry door system and an emergency call linked to the careline. Additional services such as cleaning, laundry, homecare and catering are available if required. There is, guest accommodation subject to availability, for when friends or family wish to stay over whilst visiting.

Outside
The apartment benefits from the use of the roof terrace with conservatory, the delightful communal gardens together with the other communal areas, providing a venue for entertaining, joining in on organised activities or simply reading the newspaper. The community here is vibrant and diverse, allowing you to engage as much or as little as you wish.

Location
One of the true pleasures of residing here is the exceptional location, with an array of amenities virtually at your doorstep. Situated in the heart of the county town, Brewery Square is a lively and stylish hub for shopping, dining and leisure. It offers a variety of eateries, both classic and independent stores as well as a cinema and pharmacy. Dorchester itself, rich in history enjoys some of the county’s most noted architecture, and provides further shopping facilities, main line rail links, arts centre, museums, additional restaurants, and bars together with the county hospital and weekly market. The famous Jurassic Coast World Heritage site – a simply stunning coastline is just a few miles away.

Directions
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Rooms

ROOM MEASUREMENTS
Please refer to floor plan.

SERVICES
Mains drainage & electricity. Electric central heating.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Dorset (West Dorset) Council, tax band C.

BROADBAND
Standard download 2 Mbps, upload 0.4 Mbps. Superfast download 80 Mbps, upload 20 Mbps. Please note all available speeds quoted are 'up to'.

MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE
O2 & Vodafone. For further information please go to Ofcom website.

TENURE
Leasehold. Ground rent £150 p/a; service charge £3,491 p/a; lease remaining 113 years.

PLEASE NOTE
Please note the sale of this property is subject to a Grant of Probate.

LETTINGS
Should you be interested in acquiring a Buy-to-Let investment, and would appreciate advice regarding the current rental market, possible yields, legislation for landlords and how to make a property safe and compliant for tenants, then find out about our Investor Club from our expert, Alexandra Holland. Alexandra will be pleased to provide you with additional, personalised support; just call her on the branch telephone number to take the next step.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
DOMVS and its Clients give notice that: they have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs (including any AI photography) and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary Planning, Building Regulation or other consents, and DOMVS has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. DOMVS is a member of The Property Ombudsman scheme and subscribes to The Property Ombudsman Code of Practice.

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DOMVS - Dorchester
DOMVS - Dorchester
15 High West Street Dorchester DT1 1UW
01305 248944
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We take the time to get to know you, your property and your goals, and will work closely with you to make sure you enjoy the process of selling. DOMVS is an independent, award-winning estate agency with a team specialising in sales, lettings, land advisory and holiday lettings services across Dorset and the Wiltshire/Devon borders. And with 5* ratings on all the review sites, you can see we’ve been exceeding our clients’ expectations since 2005. We are proud members of The Guild of Property Professionals, with its 800+ branches and extensive Park Lane office. We are also part of the Mayfair Office, meaning we can expose our clients' properties far and wide.
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