Folly Mill Lodge, Bridport, Dorset, DT6

A beautifully appointed and presented second floor 2 bed retirement apartment right in the town centre offering spacious and light accommodation and views.

SITUATION: This second floor flat forms a top-floor penthouse within this highly sought-after age-restricted development located in the very heart of Bridport town centre and enjoys a lift access as well as staircase. The development fronts South Street and has a back access off Folly Mill Lane where there is residents' parking area and communal terrace adjoining the residents' lounge.

There is immediate access onto South Street with its vibrant street market, eateries and Electric Palace cinema/theatre, art centre, St Mary's Church, allotment gardens and community orchard, borough gardens, library and Bucky Doo Square which hosts a variety of events and festivals all year round.

There is a vibrant local community, lots of alternative venues, the artists' and vintage quadrant as well as Soup Kitchen and Outdoor Bowls Club and a Leisure Centre with indoor swimming pool.

Riverside walks to the rear of South Street lead over Asker Meadows to Morrisons and on to the coastal paths accessing West Bay some 2 miles to the south. Here there is a fishing harbour, beaches and access to the Jurassic Coast and South West Coastal Paths.

THE PROPERTY comprises a second floor apartment within this modern development built in 2002 to an exacting standard for those over 60 years of age. Communal facilities include a communal lounge with kitchenette, sun terrace, guest suite, laundry room and residents' parking area. There is also a part-time lodge manager.

The complex has been well maintained and is presently awaiting planning consent for upvc double-glazed window replacement.

This second floor apartment is spacious and enjoys much light throughout with views to distant hills, and has been beautifully updated and presented. A complete refurbishment took place in 2017 including a new kitchen and bath/shower room suite and modern electric heating together with new internal doors, flooring and lighting. This is an opportunity to secure a town centre home, well managed and secure as a lock up and leave, with a good range of communal activities and ready to move straight into and enjoy.

DIRECTIONS: Folly Mill Lodge is situated a short distance from the central Bucky Doo Square of Bridport along South Street, with a main access door off the street just before the Folly Mill Gardens turning.

THE ACCOMMODATION is approached off the second floor landing on the left hand side with private access door leading to the:
ENTRANCE HALL which is a corridor fitted with a good range of floor-to-ceiling storage cupboards, leading to the:
SITTING/DINING ROOM which is 'L'-shaped with a window to the east affording views to the hills, a feature electric fireplace acts as a focal point and there are double doors opening to the:
KITCHEN which has been well refurbished and well fitted with a modern range of wall units and base cupboards and drawers with modern worksurfaces incorporating a 4-ring electric hob with cooker hood over, an enamel single drainer with single bowl sink unit with mixer tap, worksurfaces and integrated appliances including a dishwasher, waist-height electric oven in cupboard housing, fridge and freezer. There are attractive tiled splashbacks and ceramic flooring and a window over the sink has views to distant hillsides.
BEDROOM 1 is a good double bedroom with easterly views to the wooded hillside and has a sliding doored wardrobe built in.
BEDROOM 2 is also a good single bedroom with built-in wardrobes and window to the west.
BATHROOM with modern contemporary suite comprising a bath with shower over and folding screen, WC and wash hand basin.

OUTSIDE: There is a small communal sitting terrace adjoining the residents' lounge, a mobility scooter store and a residents' parking area.

TENURE: The property is held on a 125-year lease from 2002. There is an age restriction of 60 years with a cohabiting resident of at least 55 years old. The Management Company is Millstream Management Services Limited.
SERVICE CHARGES are half yearly in advance 1.3.24-31.8.24. £1,768.12. Ground rent is £250 also paid half yearly in advance.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Modern electric heating. Council Tax Band 'D'.
Superfast fibre broadband 79-80 Mbps download speed via Openreach. Mobile coverage from all main providers but limited.

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