Culliford Road North, Dorchester
- PROPERTY TYPE
Retirement Property
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Description
Situation - The county town of Dorchester is steeped in history enjoying a central position along the Jurassic Coastline and also some of the county's most noted period architecture, all set amongst a beautiful rural countryside. Dorchester offers a shopping and social facilities. Two cinemas, several museums, History centre, leisure centre, weekly market, many excellent restaurants and public houses and riverside walks. The catchment schools are highly regarded with those in and around the Dorchester area. Doctor’s, dentist surgeries and the Dorset County Hospital are close by. There are major train links to London Waterloo, Bristol Temple Meads and Weymouth and other coastal towns and villages, and regular bus routes to adjoining towns.
Accommodation - Set within a complex of 46 apartments arranged over two floors, Culliford Court offers a convenient location for access to local amenities, Brewery Square and the town centre. The overall building offers a resident manager and there is a 24hr Careline alarm service. Communal facilities include a lift, lounge, laundry, guest suite, kitchenette, extensive gardens and parking.
Offered to over 55's, the entire site of Culliford Court is accessible by wheelchair and there is a bus stop nearby. There are regular social activities including theatre trips, bingo, games, carpet bowls, coffee morning, lunches, buffet suppers, and birthday parties. Both cats & dogs are generally accepted (subject to terms of lease and landlord permission).
Entrance - Entrance to Culliford Court is gained via communal entrance hall, with front reception desk, where both lift and stair access take you to the first floor.
Apartment 42 - A wooden door leads to a good size hallway where there are three storage cupboards and access to all rooms can be gained.
Sitting / Dining Room - 8.69m x 3.28m max (28'06" x 10'09" max) - A good size reception room offering plentiful space for lounge and dining furniture. There is a well placed fireplace and two windows allows natural light to the room. Doors lead to:-
Kitchen - Offered in neutral tones, the kitchen is furnished with a range of wall and base units with worksurface over. There is an electric hob with extractor over, oven, stainless steel sink and splashback tiling. A triple aspect window with deep sill provides natural light to the room.
Bedroom One - 4.11m x 2.90m max (13'06" x 9'06" max) - A good size bedroom with built in wardrobe space via sliding doors.
Bedroom Two - 4.78m x 2.79m max (15'08 x 9'02" max) - The second bedroom offers good dimensions and a front aspect window provides natural light to the room.
Shower Room - 1.73m x 1.65m (5'08" x 5'05") - The shower room is fully tiled and fitted with a walk in shower with seat and safety shield. There is a WC and wash hand basin set within a storage cupboard beneath.
Agents Notes - Lease length - 125 years from 1 November 2006
There is an annual service charge of approximately £6,219.14.
There is a half yearly ground rent of £230.00
Local Authorities - Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1XJ
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We are advised that the council tax band is D
Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Electric storage heating.
Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the sole agents:
Parkers Property Consultants and Valuers
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Culliford Road North, DorchesterBrochureTenure: 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.
£230 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.
£6219.14
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.
109 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.
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Culliford Road North, Dorchester
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Dorchester South Station0.3 miles
- Dorchester West Station0.5 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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