The Stables, Walpole Court, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset
- PROPERTY TYPE
Retirement Property
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Key features
- Exclusive Grade ll Listed
- Two Bedroom First Floor (with Stair Lift)
- Retirement Apartment (Over 55's)
- No Forward Chain
- Lounge & Dining Area
- Beautiful Communal Garden, Communal Summer House & Views
- Private Garage & Communal Parking Area
- Residential Estate Manager & Emergency Care Line
- Guest Suite & Laundry Room
- Modern Fitted Kitchen & Bathroom
Description
From the communal reception, the apartment can be found on the first floor via stairs (with stair lift). Entrance to the apartment gives access to the dining area with a secondary glazed window overlooking the courtyard and hosts the security entry phone. From here are doors to the lounge, kitchen and inner hallway. The spacious, dual aspect, lounge enjoys a pleasant outlook over the surrounding area towards Puddletown Church as well as a feature fireplace with electric fire. The kitchen has a range of modern 'shaker' style eye level and base units further enhanced by a range of integral appliances including a double electric oven, electric hob, extractor fan, fridge, freezer, washing machine and kickboard fan heater.
The two bedrooms both boast fitted wardrobes. The expansive, dual aspect, main bedroom also benefits from an ensuite WC with vanity wash hand basin. The bathroom houses a modern suite comprising panelled bath, with vanity wash hand basin, WC, additional matching storage cupboards and heated towel rail.
The communal areas of this retirement development are exceptionally maintained and include communal parking areas to the front and side, a guest suite for visitors, a laundry room and the use of the house manager on site (each apartment hosts a personal alarm system). The grounds of this retirement development are beautifully maintained by the management company and include lawned areas, a large summerhouse and seating areas to take in the surroundings.
The village of Puddletown is exceptionally sought after due to its high levels of amenities. Puddletown Forest is within close proximity to the property and the area offers an abundance of natural beauty. The National Heritage Jurassic Coastline is easily accessible being a short drive away. The county town of Dorchester is just five miles away and offers a wide range of restaurants, shops, highly regarded schools and a main railway line offering direct access to London Waterloo.
The vendor informs us that to reside within Walpole Court, occupiers have to be 55 years or over. There is no ground rent. The lease has 110 years remaining with an annual service charge of £6,924.00. Long term letting and pets are permitted with prior approval from the landlord.
Communal Entrance
APARTMENT
Dining Area
13' 0'' x 9' 11'' (3.97m x 3.03m)
Lounge
14' 9'' max x 14' 7'' max (4.50m max x 4.44m max)
Kitchen
9' 3'' x 7' 8'' (2.82m x 2.33m)
Inner Hallway
Bedroom One
12' 4'' > 8' 4'' (3.77m > 2.53m) x 17' 10'' > 10' 7'' (5.44m > 3.22m)
En Suite WC
Bedroom Two
9' 0'' to wardrobes x 7' 7'' (2.75m to wardrobes x 2.30m)
Bathroom
6' 5'' x 5' 11'' (1.96m x 1.80m)
Garage (in Block)
COMMUNAL AREAS
Laundry Room
Guest Suite
Gardens
Summerhouse
Parking
Brochures
Property BrochureFull DetailsTenure: Leasehold You buy the right to live in a property for a fixed number of years, but the freeholder owns the land the property's built on.Read more about tenure type in our glossary page.
GROUND RENTA regular payment made by the leaseholder to the freeholder, or management company.Read more about ground rent in our glossary page.
£0 per year
ANNUAL SERVICE CHARGEA regular payment for things like building insurance, lighting, cleaning and maintenance for shared areas of an estate. They're often paid once a year, or annually.Read more about annual service charge in our glossary page.
£6924
LENGTH OF LEASEHow long you've bought the leasehold, or right to live in a property for.Read more about length of lease in our glossary page.
110 years left
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Council TaxA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council tax in our glossary page.
Band: E
The Stables, Walpole Court, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Moreton Station3.6 miles
- Dorchester South Station5.0 miles
- Dorchester West Station5.1 miles
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