1 bed flat for sale

High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset DT1

Well presented second floor retirement apartment conveniently located within Dorchester town centre and a host of local amenities – No onward chain.

Constructed in the mid-1980s, Homechester House is a purpose-built retirement development consisting of 52 flats for the over 60’s. The Development benefits from a central location only a short walk from Dorchester Town centre and the many amenities on offer. The building has a point of entry from the car park and also via the main entrance with electric sliding doors operated by resident’s key fobs. There is also a push button intercom system connecting to each flat so entrance can be granted to visitors. The flats benefit from a visiting House Manager during weekdays as well as having a 24-hour emergency careline activated from a central unit in the flats hallway which includes pull cords and personal lanyards (available on request) for complete safety. From the entrance lobby there are two sets of stairs leading to the upper floors as well as a resident’s lift. The House Managers office, Laundry Room, Bin/Recycling Room can all be found on the ground floor together with a Residents Lounge/Function Room. This Room regularly hosts social events throughout the year for residents and guests to enjoy.
Situated on the second floor to the rear of the building. The flat enjoys a peaceful location away from the hustle and bustle of the main High Street. On entering the flat, the central hallway provides access to the principal rooms, shower room and a useful walk-in storage/Utilities cupboard. The shower room has recently been completely renovated and includes facilities for further storage.

The open plan Living/dining room offers plenty of wall space for standing furniture. A Dimplex opti-myst electric fire within a fire place giving a focal point to the room. The kitchen, which has just been replaced, offers a good selection of floor and wall mounted units. The appliances include: Electric fan oven, induction hob with extractor over, compact dishwasher, concealed fridge and wine cooler.
The accommodation also includes one well-proportioned double Bedroom with the added benefit of a double built-in wardrobe with shelving.
Services & outgoings

All mains services
Electric heating
Council Tax Band A
Leasehold: 117 years remaining
Ground Rent: £213.53 every 6 months
Service Charge: £1,878.94 every 6 Months
Additional information

Broadband: FTTP—Superfast broadband is available—highest available download speed 80 Mbps, highest available upload speed 20 Mbps. (Openreach).
Mobile Coverage: Available via O2, Vodafone, Three and EE.
Flooding: The property is in an area at a very low risk from River/Sea flooding.

There are communal gardens to the front and rear with various areas of seating. Parking is available to residents on a first come first served basis.