£79,950
1 bed flat for saleBath Road, Sturminster Newton DT10
1 bed
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: C
- Retirement
- Leasehold
Roy Barrett
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About this property
Excellent Central Location
Great access to Dorset countryside
Active Community
First Floor Retirement Apartment
Over 55 age restriction
Close to both Doctors & Dental Practices
Communal Lounge
Communal Gardens
Guest Suite Availability
*no forward chain*
A lovely, well appointed first floor retirement apartment in this favoured block is offered for sale with no forward chain. Being just a short stroll into the town centre and with access to some wonderful countryside and riverside walks, the apartment would suit an active single person, couple, or would be a perfect investment opportunity, as there is a tenant currently in residence
Description
A one bedroom first floor flat located in the popular development of Reddleman House. The property is part of an age restricted development of over 55's.
The first floor apartment, can be reached by elevator and is entered via the hallway, leading into the open plan living area. The sitting room has a warm and cosy feeling, having a feature fireplace as the focal point, housing an electric coal effect fire. There is a picture window to the rear, and an archway into the kitchen. The kitchen is fully fitted fitted with wall and base units, an electric oven with hob, and a sink with a drainer. Further there is a good sized double bedroom with a window to the rear aspect. The bathroom is fitted with a modern suite comprising a panelled bath, low level WC and pedestal hand wash basin.
The flat also benefits from the facilities of the development which include a communal lounge with a kitchenette, a communal garden and parking at the front of the building.
Location:
Sturminster Newton is an interesting Old Market Town and is the most centrally sited of North Dorset's five principal towns, standing halfway between Blandford Forum and Sherborne in a most delightful setting on the banks of the River Stour and in the heart of the beautiful Blackmore Vale. There are a wide range of Shops, Church, Medical Centre and Health Clinic, nhs Dentist, Private Dentist and a modern Leisure Centre. For entertainment throughout the year, there is The Exchange, an award winning multi-purpose building offering a community/arts centre, theatre, as well as live music and comedy acts. Coarse fishing in the River Stour and many country walks, including the Dorset Trailway, which takes in a variety of environments.
Blandford 9 miles, Sherborne 12, Yeovil 17, Dorchester 20, Bournemouth and the South Coast 27 miles. Gillingham 10 miles has a mainline railway station. The A30 is 8 miles and the A303 approximately15 miles.
Additional Information
Services: Mains Water, Electricity & Drainage.
Council Authority: Dorset Council - Tel: Council Tax Band: A
Caution: Nb All services and fittings mentioned in these particulars have not been tested and hence we cannot confirm that they are in working order.
Energy Performance Certificate: Rated: C
Length of Lease: 77 years
Service Charge: £1,684 P.A.
Ground Rent: £200 P.A.
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Tenure
Leasehold (77 years)
Service charge
£1,680 per year
Council tax band
A
Ground rent
£200
Ground rent date of next review