Guide price
£210,000
2 bed flat for saleOakery Court, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1
2 beds
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: C
- Leasehold
Parkers Property Consultants & Valuers
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About this property
Set within an area of outstanding natural beauty, this first floor two bedroom apartment, situated on the popular and thriving Poundbury development, offers accommodation, presented in neutral tones throughout, including lounge/diner, kitchen and bathroom. There is exclusive use of the car parking space in the rear courtyard area. EPC rating C.
Situation
Poundbury is an urban development of the County Town of Dorchester and is King Charles iii’s vision of the development of new communities in the 21st century. It is designed to be a sustainable development where it is possible to meet a higher proportion of daily needs on foot, rather than relying upon a car. Within walking distance to the property there is a plethora of amenities including Waitrose, The Duchess of Cornwall Hotel and Restaurant and an ever-growing range of bistros, coffee shops, beauty salons, shops, hairdressers, dentists, medical centre, garden centre and the highly regarded Damers First School. The Great Field is a short walk away and offers a wonderful open space. A Monart luxury spa is situated within the Royal Pavilion, Queen Mother Square and the Dorset County Hospital is also nearby.
Nearby, Dorchester, the historic county town of Dorset, is rich in Roman heritage, with sites like the Dorset County Museum and Maiden Castle offering glimpses into its past. It is also well known for its literary connections to Thomas Hardy 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 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
Exclusive use of the car parking space
Entrance
Entrance to the property is via a secure communal entrance that houses stairs that rise to all floors.
Hallway
A private door offers entrance to the apartment, opening onto the hallway that leads through to the sitting room and offers access to the kitchen and bathroom.
Reception Room
A spacious lounge/diner receiving plentiful natural light gained via a front aspect sash window and French doors, opening onto a Juliet balcony, with full length windows either side . The room offers access to both bedrooms at the property.
Kitchen
A modern kitchen, fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base level units that provide ample storage options with work surface over and a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. There are a selection of integral appliances comprising a Candy washing machine and a Zanussi oven with a four ring gas hob and extractor hood over. Space is provided for a fridge/freezer. The walls are part tiled and there is a rear aspect double glazed window providing the room with natural light.
Bedrooms
Accessed from the lounge/diner are two double bedrooms. Bedroom one offers a rear and side aspect window and a door leads to a shallow cupboard housing the electric consumer unit. Bedroom two also receives natural light via a dual aspect.
Bathroom
The bathroom is tastefully fitted with a suite comprising a low level WC, a pedestal wash hand basin and a panel enclosed 'P'' shaped bath with shower attachment over. The walls are part tiled and there is a heated towel rail fitted.
Externally
The property is offered with exclusive use of a parking space in the courtyard.
Agents Notes
Lease Length - 249 years from 1 January 2007
There is a £1243.72 annual service charge
Pets are not permitted without written consent which is not guaranteed to be approved.
There is an annual Manco charge with charges varying between £225 and £315 dependent upon location.
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Flood Risk
Enquire for up to date details or check the website for the most current rating.
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating.
Local Authorities
Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1XJ
Tel: We are advised that the council tax band is B
Viewings
Strictly by appointment with the sole agents:
Parkers Property Consultants and Valuers
Tel:
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Tenure
Leasehold (231 years)
Service charge
Council tax band
B
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