London Road, Dorchester, DT1

Offered with no onward chain is this first-floor over 60s retirement apartment with good-size sitting room, modern kitchen, one bedroom and shower room. The apartment itself is situated within Swanbridge Court, a Mcarthy Stone development, located within close proximity to Dorchester town centre. The building offers a lift and stairs to all floors and the home enjoys the use of the communal gardens. There is also a right to park in allocated space and visitor spaces available. EPC rating B.

Situation

The county town of Dorchester is steeped in history and set amongst beautiful rural countryside. Dorchester offers shopping and social facilities with cinemas, museums, leisure centre and weekly market. There are many excellent restaurants, public houses and riverside walks. The catchment schools are highly regarded and very popular and doctor s, dentist surgeries and the Dorset County Hospital are close by. There are train links to London Waterloo, Bristol Temple Meads, Weymouth and other coastal towns and villages, and regular bus routes to adjoining towns. Brewery Square is set within the heart of Dorchester and is a vibrant area offering further shopping and eating facilities with a central open space hosting several events throughout the year.

Accommodation

Entrance

A door takes you through to the entrance hallway of the property, with access offered to the majority of the rooms and an airing cupboard located to the left hand side.

Sitting Room

The sitting room is a good-size room and features a central fireplace with surround and mantle. An opening gives access to the kitchen area.

Kitchen

The kitchen is fitted with a range of white wall and base level units with worksurfaces over and tiled splashback. There is an integral oven, two-ring hob and space available for a fridge. There is also a stainless-steel sink and drainer.

Bedroom

There is one bedroom at the property, double in size and benefitting from a fitted wardrobe.

Shower Room

The shower room is furnsihed with a shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin and the room is complete with tiled walls.

Agents Notes

Lease length - 125 years from 1 February 1989Service charge - ?3,031.66 per annum. Ground rent - ?428.82 per annum.1% of the agreed selling price is payable to McCarthy & Stone on resale.

Flood Risk

Surface water - High.Rivers and the sea - Very low.https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/risk#

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Electric fired central heating.

Local Authorities

Dorset CouncilCounty HallColliton ParkDorchesterDorsetDT1 1XJTel: 01305 211970We are advised that the council tax band is B.

Viewings

Strictly by appointment with the sole agents:Parkers Property Consultants and Valuers Tel: 01305 340860