Peelers Court, St Andrews Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6

One of the most spacious 1 bedroom apartments in the development this upper ground floor flat has a patio door opening directly to the pretty communal gardens and the benefit of a modern shower room and is only a short walk from the town centre

SITUATION: The apartment is one of 59 properties in a modern retirement complex constructed by McCarthy and Stone (Developments) Limited in 2005. The development enjoys an elevated position with a slight slope from the development down to the pavement on St Andrews Road which is a short level walk to the town centre of Bridport.

Bridport offers a range of comprehensive shopping facilities with mainly independent shops, a twice-weekly street market, restaurants, cafes, banks, bus service, medical centre and business and social facilities including an Electric Palace theatre and cinema, Science Institute, library, churches, vintage and artists' quadrant and Bucky Doo Square which hosts a wide variety of cultural festivals and events all year round.

The coast at West Bay is approximately 2 miles distant with its fishing harbour, golf course, beaches and scenic walks along the iconic Jurassic Coastline.

DIRECTIONS: From the centre of Bridport walking east, take the second (pedestrian-only) road on the left into Barrack Street and continue into St Andrews Road. Peelers Court is located a short way along on the left-hand side.

THE APARTMENT is located on the upper ground floor which backs onto the large well tended communal gardens where there is a delightful communal outdoor sitting area. This purpose-built complex comprises 4 floors each served by a lift and 2 staircases. The complex is well serviced with a residents’ parking area, recreational lounge with kitchenette, laundry room and guest suite and there is a Development Manager with an excellent range of activities and events organised. There is also a camera entry system and a 24-hour call system. Occupancy is limited to those over 60 with a second occupant of at least 55 years of age.

This apartment is slightly bigger than most and is in good order with the benefit of a modern double shower suite. The advantage of this flat is that it is ideal for anyone wishing to bring a pet with them.

THE ACCOMMODATION comprises the following:
Main entrance door into the complex foyer and hallway with the residents’ communal lounge off and the Development Manager’s office and lift.
No 25 is situated close to the lift and ideal for anyone with limited mobility.
A private entrance door opens to an:
ENTRANCE HALL with built-in cupboard housing the electric meters and offering some storage space. There is also a large built-in cupboard which houses the recently updated Gledhill electric hot water system and provides good slatted shelf racking with light provided.
'L'-SHAPED LIVING/DINING ROOM with night storage heater and a double-glazed French door opening to a patio area and the beautifully tended gardens with communal pergola/seating area with banks rising behind giving a good degree of privacy. There is an adjoining opening window and glazed pane affording extra light to the interior. TV aerial point and telephone point, two triple pendant lights, night storage heater. Double, obscure-glazed doors opening to the:
SQUARE-SHAPED FITTED KITCHEN comprising a comprehensive range of cupboards and drawers with work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink unit, 4-ring inset hob and built-in electric oven. Tiled splashbacks and ceiling spotlight rail. A window over the sink affords pleasant views across the garden to the rising bank.
DOUBLE BEDROOM with double-folding, mirror-doored wardrobe, night storage heater and window overlooking the rear gardens.
SHOWER ROOM with updated suite comprising a double-size shower cubicle, a wash basin in vanity unit with double, mirror-doored medicine cabinet over together with a WC. The walls are fully tiled with coving to the ceiling and there is an extractor fan and wall-mounted Dimplex electric heater together with a heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE
Peelers Court enjoys large, well tended gardens to the rear with lawns and borders, sitting areas, planted areas and a rising bank beyond all of which attracts birds and wildlife.

There is also a first-come, first-served residents’ parking area with facilities for mobility scooters, a residents' lounge with adjoining kitchenette, a laundry room, recycling room and extra storage facilities, together with a guest suite.

TENURE: The property is held on a leasehold arrangement from 2005 for 125 years. The property is offered for sale with no forward chain and vacant possession (with some furniture available for purchase by separate negotiation)

SERVICE/MAINTENANCE CHARGES for the 6 month period from 1 September 2024 to 28 February 2025 is £1,810.82. The ground rent for the same period is £192. Service charges include window cleaning, water rates, buildings' insurance and maintenance of all the communal areas. Council Tax Band C.

SERVICES: All mains services are connected. Entry system and careline facilities. Night storage heating with night tariff.

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