2 bedroom apartment for sale

Resting in the heart of Dorchester, this historic county town is home to Stratton House, originally built for the widow of the 6th Earl of Shaftesbury and now an engaging collection of apartments and townhouses: fifteen in total.

Painstakingly preserving the period detailing, Stratton House exudes elegance and charm and is immediately evident once you step through the main door from the High Street, into the grand entrance hall with sweeping staircase (leading to the upper floor apartments), an indication of the sensitive refurbishment creating this set of uniquely individual homes.

Enjoying an enviable position within Stratton house, with no neighbours either side or above, the maisonette is arranged over the ground and first floor. Accessed directly from the communal hallway with the front door opening into a light and spacious ENTRANCE HALL. On a practical note, there is a storage cupboard here which houses the water tank and gives additional storage.

The PRINCIPAL BEDROOM is a generously sized double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and plantation shutters on the windows. The ENSUITE BATHROOM is modern and stylish with a P-shaped bath with screen and shower over and is further complemented with a wash-hand basin and W.C.

BEDROOM TWO a comfortable double room enjoys the convenience of the SHOWER ROOM adjacent, with separate shower cubicle, wash-hand basin, W.C and heated towel rail.

Stairs rise to the open-plan KITCHEN/DINING ROOM which allows for effortless entertaining, while with the addition of Velux™ windows and two further windows, this space is flooded with natural light. The KITCHEN is equipped with a suite of base and eye level cupboards with worktops over and integrated appliances to include an electric oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood over, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.

The SITTING ROOM offers a private retreat where you can relax and entertain guests. The room is spacious and inviting with large windows, Velux windows that create a light and bright welcoming atmosphere. Doors open out onto an enclosed patio area.

A separate STUDIO located below the patio area and accessed by an external door potentially provides an ideal space to work from home. On a practical note, there is space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer here.

Outside
The maisonette provides access from the sitting room to its very own enclosed terrace, perfectly positioned to capture sun throughout the day and the ideal spot for alfresco dining and entertaining guests. On a practical note, the property has a designated PARKING SPACE and furthermore access to the landscaped communal gardens at the rear, with additional seating areas, so as to be able to enjoy the warmer months. This combined with the exquisite presentation of the maisonette and exceedingly practical location, ensures the property suits a variety of discerning purchasers.

Location
Stratton House is perfectly located for easy, level access to a wide-range of amenities including mainline rail link to London/Waterloo, county hospital, cinema, arts centre, museums, wine bars and schools. Sporting facilities include golf at Came Down and sailing at Weymouth and Portland. The famous Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site - a simply stunning coastline – is just a few miles away. Dorchester is steeped in history and enjoys some of the county's most noted period architecture, all set amongst beautiful rural countryside with easy access to the coast at Weymouth.

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