2 bedroom apartment for sale

A well presented south-facing modern apartment on the first floor of this historic Grade II Listed property in a courtyard development in the heart of the town centre with allocated parking space

SITUATION: The flat lies on the first floor of the historic Grade II Listed building which was originally the Court House and later used for net making which was Bridport's heritage. There is a railed enclosed courtyard to the front removing it from the immediate street outside and it is also shielded by a row of leafy deciduous trees.

Bridport comprises mainly independent shops with a twice-weekly street market, vintage and artists' quadrant, Electric Palace cinema/theatre, art centre, leisure centre with indoor swimming pool and fitness suites and a bus station. Just a few minutes' walk away is Bucky Doo Square which hosts bands, festivals and events all year round.

The property is located immediately opposite Waitrose and just a walk from dentists' and medical practices and there is a wide variety of cafe's and eateries close by. The meadows close by also provide a recreational ground, outdoor bowls club and tennis courts. There are also walks alongside the river to the coast at West Bay with its beaches, fishing/boating harbour and gateway to the Jurassic Coast and South West Coastal Paths.

THE PROPERTY was converted in 2017 by Lighthouse Developers Ltd and features stone elevations under a slate roof with double-glazed arched timber casement windows (due to be repainted imminently) comprising apartments on 2 floors above a shop unit on the ground floor, 2 cottages and a modern detached block development at the rear. There is a large courtyard area to the frontage which provides a designated parking space and is enclosed by attractive low railings and trees.

No 4 is located on the first floor of the development facing south and enjoying a good flow of natural light to the interior. Being a recent conversion, the property provides for today's modern lifestyle with fitted kitchen with mainly built-in appliances and modern bath/shower room facilities and oak veneer internal doors and there is an entry phone intercom. The property also benefits from a modern electric consumer unit with modern electric heating and a modern hot water system.

The property was recently let on an assured shorthold tenancy with a rent of £850 per calendar month. Holiday lets are not permitted but pets are.

DIRECTIONS: Walking west from Bridport town centre along West Street, the property will be found almost opposite Waitrose.

THE ACCOMMODATION affords:
Access door on the east gable end of the property which gives entry to just four flats. There is a communal hall and stairs rising to the large first floor landing which has a large window to the east looking out over and to roof tops. The private access door to No 4 is immediately on the left-hand side and which opens to the:
ENTRANCE HALL with built-in airing cupboard housing the Joule hot water cylinder and with modern electric consumer unit.
CONTEMPORARY OPEN-PLAN LIVING/DINING/KITCHENETTE with two large arched windows to the south. The room is part carpeted and part hard-flooring and provides space for living/dining and with the kitchenette providing a good range of modern wall-mounted cupboards and base cupboards and drawers with quartz worksurfaces and incorporating a 4-ring electric halogen hob with cooker hood over, an electric eye-level oven and microwave in cupboard housing, integrated fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and plumbing for a dishwasher.
BEDROOM 1: A double bedroom with window to the front and with TV ariel point.
BEDROOM 2: A second double bedroom with window to the front and TV aerial point.
BATHROOM with no window but well fitted with a Jacuzzi bath with shower head over, upright towel rail, basin in cupboard housing and toilet.

OUTSIDE
There is the designated PARKING SPACE to the front and a DUSTBIN STORAGE AREA to the rear. The main entrance has the meters and post boxes.

SERVICES: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Modern electric heating. Dorset Council Tax Band 'C'. Superfast Fibre Broadband is available via Openreach approx. download speeds 74-80 Mbps. Mobile phone coverage is good both indoors and out.

TENURE: The property is held on a 125 year lease from July 2016. The service charge for 1 July 24 – 1 December 24 is £594.24 and the ground rent is £225.00 per annum. Buildings Insurance charge £124.00. Pets are allowed. No holiday lets.

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