St Swithins Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6

An ex-local authority 2 bed purpose-built ground floor apartment with a s.157 occupancy restriction in fair order and with level front and rear garden with outbuilding

SITUATION: The property is located in a level area with deep-cut river at the rear and is within easy, almost level walking distance of Waitrose, the bus station, medical centre and dentists' practices. The centre of the town lies approx 0.25 mile away with its fairly comprehensive range of mainly independent shops, Electric Palace theatre/cinema, Art Centre, artists' and vintage quadrant and leisure centre with indoor swimming pool. Bridport is a vibrant market town and hosts bands, festivals and events all year round.

There is an eclectic mix of residents and tourists and there is a large variety of organisations and clubs spanning a wide variety of leisure interests.

The coast at West Bay lies some 2 miles to the south with its fishing/boating harbour, beaches and access to the Jurassic Coastline and South West Coastal Paths.

THE PROPERTY comprises the right-hand bottom flat within a purpose-built block of four featuring brick elevations under a mono-pitched roof. It was built just after the Second World War within an ex-local authority development for the purpose of housing ex-servicemen and their families. The properties are subject to a s.157 housing restriction.

The accommodation has been updated over the years with uPVC double-glazing, a fairly modern gas-fired combi boiler, modern electrics, modern kitchen and shower room suite. However, some further cosmetic improvement would now be beneficial. There are modern radiators and a digital line for Wi-fi.

It is unusual to find such spacious accommodation on a decent level plot with on-street parking immediately opposite and only a few minutes' walk from the town centre. These flats rarely become available as they stand the test of time and are very utilitarian.

The gardens are bathed in sunshine for most of the day.

DIRECTIONS: From the centre of Bridport travelling west along West Street, proceed straight over the first mini-roundabout and, at the second mini-roundabout, take the right-hand turning into North Allington, signposted to Salwayash. Almost immediately, take the next right-hand turning into St Swithins Road and No 46 will be found a short way along on the right-hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION comprises the following:
ENCLOSED ENTRANCE PORCH with double-glazed outside door. Door to former fuel storage cupboard under the stairs rising to the first floor flat. This cupboard would suit bicycle storage. Additional door opening to:
ENTRANCE HALL with two deep storage cupboards.
LOUNGE with large window facing west, fireplace with gas fire (disconnected).
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM with good range of modern units with wall cupboards including glazed display cabinets, base cupboards and drawers with work surfaces over including space for gas cooker with cooker hood over, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, and recess with free-standing fridge/freezer hard wired through the wall, window overlooking the rear garden, obscure-glazed window to side. Recess with fitted cupboard housing the electric meters and door to:
UTILITY LOBBY with part-glazed door to outside, ventilating window, wall-mounted Worcester mains-gas fired combi-boiler and plumbing for washing machine.
BEDROOM 1 with built-in wardrobes and window to the front with views to distant wooded hillside.
BEDROOM 2 with built in wardrobe cupboard and views over the rear garden.
SHOWER ROOM with modern shower suite comprising a shower cubicle with Triton electric shower unit, basin and WC with part-tiled splashbacks and hand grips, two obscure-glazed opening windows to the side.

OUTSIDE
There is a level lawn to the front with a pedestrian pathway leading to the side entrance door and with pedestrian gate leading to the rear garden.

There is a sunny patio adjoining the rear elevation and a substantial brick outbuilding adjoining the neighbour's outbuilding offering a useful tool/storage shed. A good-sized lawn extends to the east with shaped and well established borders bathed in sunshine, and with a variety of bushes and plants providing colour all year round and suitable for the creation of allotment beds if required.

Parking is available on-street immediately outside the frontage.

TENURE: The property is held on a 125-year lease dating from 27.12.1987 from Magna Housing Association
Service charge £498.48 for 2023-2024.
Service charge £568.80 for 2024-2025
Ground rent £10 per annum.

AGENTS' NOTE: This property is subject to a s.157 occupancy restriction, whereby buyers who have a 3-year residency in West Dorset or are employed locally automatically qualify. Other purchasers will need to receive approval to purchase. Please contact the Agents to discuss.

SERVICES: All mains services are connected including gas. Council Tax Band 'A'.

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