The Old Shipyard Centre, West Bay, Bridport, Dorset, DT6

A first floor 1 bed apartment within highly favoured holiday/retirement location a stones' throw from the beach and with magnificent views over the sea and Jurassic Coastline

SITUATION: The property is located on the first floor of the development known as The Old Shipyard Centre, considerably sheltered from stormy weather but with views over the sea and coastline and affording the most amazing skyscapes.

West Beach and the sea are just a minutes' walk away and the property lies centrally along the main promenade. West Bay is a coastal village with a high tourist influx and there is a convenience store close by, kiosks and restaurants, beaches, fishing/boating harbour and there are many marine activities catered for, including gig rowing, canoeing, paddle-boarding, para-gliding, wind-surfing, swimming clubs and water polo. There is also a golf club on East Cliff and direct access to the Jurassic Coastline and South West Coastal Paths.

There are walkways, cycle routes and a bus service into the adjoining vibrant town of Bridport which lies some 2 miles to the north. Bridport offers mainly independent shops, a renowned twice-weekly street market, good Art Centre, the Electric Palace theatre/cinema, artists' and vintage quadrant, leisure centre with indoor swimming pool and Bucky Doo Square in the town centre hosts bands, events and festivals all year round.

There are so many opportunities for those who wish to get involved whilst others can simply enjoy the ambience of the town and coast.

THE PROPERTY is the end one of a wing of purpose-built flats built in the late 1960's extending on 2 floors within The Old Shipyard Centre development which features brick elevations under a flat roof. This flat lies within a corner and enjoys windows to the East Cliff as well as north across the caravan park to distant hills and has a glazed triangular frontage enjoying views directly to the promenade and sea to the south. The only approach is via a spiral concrete staircase with metal handrails leading to an outside landing leading to the front door.

This is one of some 100 flats within this development managed by Evolve and has a share of the freehold. Renovations of the exterior are on-going and there is a schedule of work in place to ensure that the property can be enjoyed well into the future. There is an accrued sinking fund and a budget of payments required in the forthcoming years.

The property is in excellent decorative order with modern Karndean flooring throughout and a recently updated shower room together with blinds fitted recently and has been a successful holiday letting. It is offered for sale with appliances and main furniture to continue the holiday letting business, but could easily be occupied and enjoyed as a private holiday retreat or a full-time home for those seeking the sea.

THE ACCOMMODATION affords:
A white uPVC entrance door with feature glazed pane framed with red stained glass and glazed side panels opening to:
ENTRANCE HALL forming an 'L'-shaped passageway with built-in cupboard housing the mains gas combi-boiler, electric consumer unit and providing storage space and a double-louvre-doored walk-in store cupboard.
LIVING/DINING ROOM being a spacious, shaped room with feature stone-effect fireplace fitted with a remote-controlled electric fire. A glazed frontage with large sliding door and large side glazed panels attracts a good degree of natural sunlight and opens to the:
OUTSIDE BALCONY which is triangular in shape being located in an inner corner providing a sitting out terrace with railed edging from which views can be enjoyed directly over the west promenade to the sea and skyscapes.
WELL FITTED KITCHEN with slight step up and opening from the entrance hall. The kitchen provides a good selection of wall cupboards including glazed display cabinets together with base cupboards and drawers and work surfaces incorporating a single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and large glazed section over with opening windows to the delightful northerly views to distant hillsides. Black and white tiled surrounds and dado height wooden panelling complete the presentation. There is a triple spotlight rail, dishwasher, washing machine and electric cooker together with a tall upright fridge/freezer.
DOUBLE BEDROOM with two walls fitted with 3 double-doored wardrobes and 2 double-doored wardrobes in wood effect and extending from floor-to-ceiling height.
SHOWER ROOM with shaped corner shower cubicle, wash basin in cupboard base unit and low level toilet, attractive tiled surrounds and obscure-glazed window with blind fitted.

OUTSIDE
There are large open communal lawned areas with pathways to the sea front, with some herbaceous beds and there is a further lawn to the west and east side of the development. To the rear is a RESIDENT'S PARKING AREA and there is a permit with this property. There is no garage facility.

TENURE: The property has a share in the freehold interest and there is a block management company appointed to deliver any necessary structural repairs and for which there are service charges and a sinking fund for on-going works scheduled.

SERVICE CHARGES: The bill for 25.6.23-26.6.24 is £4,377.66.

SERVICES: Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas. All double-glazed and gas fired central heating to radiators and for hot water. Council Tax Band 'A'. No broadband facility.

AGENTS' NOTE: Most of the larger contents and appliances are included in the sale price.

FLOODING: Low risk of surface water flooding and of river and sea flooding.

MOBILE AND BROADBAND: Superfast Broadband 73-80 Mbps approx download speed may vary. Mobile coverage from all main providers.

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