Bowes Lyon Place, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1

OFFERED WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN this third-floor apartment is located in the sought after area of Poundbury and within the Mcarthy Stone development. Accommodation includes a spacious sitting/dining room, modern kitchen, two good-size bedrooms, wet room and WC. The property also enjoys a private balcony which expands the full width of the property. EPC rating B.

Situation

Poundbury is an urban development of the County Town of Dorchester and is King Charles III s vision for 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 are a plethora of amenities including 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 and play area. In the Queen Mother Square there is a A Monart luxury spa within the Royal Pavilion, a Waitrose, Brace of Butchers and the Dorset Wine Co, while the Dorset County Hospital is also nearby.

Accommodation

Entrance

Entrance to the property is via a door, taking you through to the property's hallway. From there access to the majority of rooms is offered including the WC and storage cupboard.

Sitting/Dining Room

The sitting/dining room is a good size room featuring carpeted flooring and a set of French doors opening out onto the attractive balcony. A door from the room leads through to the kitchen.

Kitchen

The modern kitchen is fitted with a range of 'shaker' style wall and base level units with wood block effect laminate work surfaces over. Integral appliances include a fridge-freezer, dishwasher, oven, microwave and four-ring electric hob with extractor hood over. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer and wood-effect vinyl flooring throughout.

Bedrooms

Both bedrooms at the property are double in size and benefit from access to the balcony. Bedroom one further benefits from a fitted wardrobe.

Bedroom One

Bedroom Two

Wet Room

The wet room is fitted with a suite consisting of a WC, wash basin with storageto the side and below and a shower area with fitted shower curtain. The room is finished with anti-slip flooring and part-tiled walls.

WC

Agents Notes

There is an annual service charge of ?11,886.60. This includes one hour domestic assistance to each apartment per week. Staff costs for 24/7 on site team and estate manager. Cleaning of external windows and internal communal windows. Water rates for communal areas and apartments. Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas. Underfloor heating to individual apartments. 24 hour emergency call system. Repairs and maintenance to interior and exterior communal areas. Buildings insurance. Emergency pull cord in every room, including cloakroom and wet room. Provision for onsite catering.There is a six monthly ground rent charge of ?255.00.Lease Length - 125 years (less 10 days) from and including 16 August 2016Storage compartments and underground parking space are both subject to availability and cost.The building is subject to the building safety act 2022.1% of the agreed selling price is payable to McCarthy & Stone for a contingency fund on resale.There is an annual Manco charge with charges varying between ?210 and ?300 dependent upon location.For further information on Poundbury including covenants and stipulations, please visit www.poundburymanco.co.uk

Services

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

Local Authorities

Dorset Council County Hall Colliton Park DorchesterDorsetDT1 1XJ Tel: 01305 211970 We are advised that the council tax band is E.

Viewings

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