Bowes Lyon Place, Poundbury, Dorchester
- PROPERTY TYPE
Retirement Property
- BEDROOMS
1
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Description
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 hallway. From there access to the majority of rooms is offered.
Sitting Room - 7.47m x 3.45m max (24'06" x 11'04" max) - The sitting room features good-size dimensions and a central electric fire with surround and mantle. A window allows plentiful natural light to enter the room.
Kitchen - 2.62m x 2.34m max (8'07" x 7'08" max) - 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 and four-ring electric hob with extractor hood over. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer and wood-effect vinyl flooring continuing throughout.
Bedroom - 6.63m x 3.10m max (21'09" x 10'02" max) - The bedroom is double in size and benefits from a fitted wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors.
Wet Room - 2.77m x 2.34m max (9'01" x 7'08" max) - The wet room is fitted with a suite consisting of a WC, wash basin with storage below and a shower area with fitted shower curtain. The room is finished with anti-slip flooring and part-tiled walls.
Stores - There are two 'store' rooms at the property, both good-size and both offering ample storage space. The boiler can also be located in one.
Store - 1.75m x 1.35m (5'09" x 4'05") -
Second Store - 1.70m x 1.45m max (5'07" x 4'09" max) -
Agents Notes - There is an Annual Service charge of £8,706.50. 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.
Annual ground rent of £435.
There is an annual Manco charge with charges varying between £210 and £300 dependent upon location.
Lease Length - 125 years (less 10 days) from and including 16 August 2016.
Storage compartments and underground parking space are both subject to availability.
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.
Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating.
Local Authorities - Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1XJ
Tel:
We are advised that the council tax band is C.
Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the sole agents:
Parkers Property Consultants and Valuers
Tel:
Brochures
Brochure.pdfBrochureTenure: 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.
£435 per year (Ask agent about the review period)When and how often your ground rent will be reviewed.Read more about ground rent review period in our glossary page.
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.
£8706.5
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.
117 years left
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: C
Bowes Lyon Place, Poundbury, Dorchester
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Dorchester West Station1.0 miles
- Dorchester South Station1.3 miles
- Upwey Station4.6 miles
About the agent
Parkers Property Consultants And Valuers, Dorchester
24 Peverell Avenue West, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3SU
Parkers are a local and independent company offering a professional and efficient service. Established as a leading agent in the local area, we strive to uphold our reputation for our experienced service, bespoke marketing and friendly manner.
Our Mission Statement: "To serve our local areas by providing an efficient, professional, proactive and honest estate agency service."
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