1 bedroom apartment for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Share of freehold (62 years remaining)
- Ground floor apartment
- Handsome Georgian building
- Double bedroom
- Open plan living room/kitchen
- Modern kitchen and shower room
- Private courtyard with outhouse
- Ideal buy to let/first time purchase
- Heart of the town
- 999 Year lease from 1987 with freehold share
- Council Tax Band A
The Property - 13 Downes Street is a handsome, end of terrace, Georgian town house in a very attractive, historic location, within the heart of the town. The building dates back to circa 1795 and has classic brick elevations. It is listed grade 2, of architectural or historic importance. The former townhouse/warehouse now comprises three apartments.
Flat 1 is situated on the ground floor and benefits from its own private west-facing courtyard garden with store/utility. Character features, typical of its period, include high ceilings and sash windows.
Under the current ownership since 2017 upgrading has been undertaken. The apartment features electric heating (convector and heated towel rail) plus a modern contemporary kitchen with electric oven, electric ceramic halogen hob and stainless steel cooker hood, laminate wood flooring to the living room area and a modern shower room with large walk-in shower plus Mira electric mixer.
The property will appeal to a whole range of buyers (see restrictions below).
Outside - There are a number of short/long stay Council car parks within the town centre with permits available (subject to charges).
Private walled west facing courtyard garden with stone paving, useful store/outhouse/utility and pedestrian gate (right of way over the neighbouring property/courtyard of No. 15).
Situation - The property enjoys a very convenient and attractive location in the heart of the town centre, just off East Street. Bridport is a thriving and historic market town, well known for its wide streets. There are excellent shopping, business and leisure facilities, arts centre, leisure centre and a popular twice weekly street market. The stunning Jurassic Coast at West Bay is only a few miles to the south, with a lovely harbour, bathing beaches and access to the wonderful coastline.
Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage. Electric heating.
Tenure/Service Charge/Restrictions - Balance of 999 year lease from 1987 with share of freehold.
Residents’ Management Company with a service charge payable as contribution for the upkeep of the building fabric, communal areas and building insurance. Service charge current £80 per calendar month.
No holiday lettings allowed.
A copy of the lease is available through Stags.
Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Stags Bridport.
Directions - On foot from the Town Hall/Town Centre, walk down East Street and take the 1st left into Downes Street. The building is found towards the end on the left.
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