Bridport Road, Dorchester, DT1

Offered with vacant possession is this two-bedroom semi-detached stone cottage set within Poundbury. The home presents a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious retirement home with its own outside space. The property is one of four retirement cottages adjacent to Castle View Care Home and offers further accommodation including a living room, dining room, kitchen, shower room and bathroom. Externally there is a private paved terrace and use of the communal gardens at the care home. The is one allocated parking space. EPC rating C.

Situation

Poundbury is an urban development of the County Town of Dorchester and is King Charles III vision of the development of new communities in the 21st century. It is designed to be a sustainable development. 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. Dorchester offers both shopping and social facilities including cinemas, museums, History centre, leisure centre, weekly market, and many excellent restaurants and public houses. Brewery Square is set within the heart of Dorchester town centre and is a vibrant area offering a number of shopping and eating facilities with a central open space hosting several events throughout the year. The Dorset County Hospital is also situated in the town and there are major train links to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads. Regular bus routes operate to adjoining towns.

Key Features

The West-facing front door opens into the hallway with stairs to the first floor and access to all ground floor rooms and an under-stairs storage cupboard. There is also a feature recessed shelving unit with drawers and cupboards below, and a radiator with decorative coverThere is a good-size living room with central electric fire furnished with ornamental surround and mantle. A window and French doors provide plentiful natural light to the room and access to the paved terrace.The dining room offers versatility to this lovely home and benefits a dual aspect via a window and French doors leading directly to the paved terrace. The room could also lend itself perfectly as a ground floor bedroom if required.There is a ground floor shower room with wash hand basin set within a vanity unit and WC. There is a heated towel rail and a window offering natural light.There is an attractive Shaker design fitted kitchen with Corian-style work surfaces. There is a Neff integrated single oven and induction hob, a Liebherr integrated fridge-freezer, a water softener, space for a washer-dryer, microwave and slimline dishwasher. The Worcester boiler was fitted in November 2023 and supplies gas central heating and hot water via a storage cylinder in the airing cupboard.Stairs lead to the first floor where both double bedrooms are situated and boast fitted storage. There is a further shower room with wash hand basin, WC and storage. Externally, there is an attractive private terrace and an allocated parking space.The support services provided at the care home are available to the owner of the property if required. There is a 24-hour emergency care line installed.The property can only be purchased by a person over 60 however, if it is a couple, we are advised only one of the purchasers has to be 60+ and the other 55+.

Agents Notes

Lease length - 125 years from 25 February 2002We are advised there is an annual service charge of ?1,260.00There is an annual Manco charge with charges varying between ?210.00 and ?300.00 dependent upon location.For further information on Poundbury including covenants and stipulations, please visit www.poundburymanco.co.ukFor 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 CouncilCounty HallColliton ParkDorchesterDorsetDT1 1XJTel: 01305 211970.We are advised that the council tax band is D.

Viewings

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