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

A 1 bed first floor flat in good order with shower room, new carpets and electric heaters and sunny sitting out balcony on the south side of this established retirement complex, just a walk from the town centre

SITUATION: The property is located within the Peelers Court retirement complex which lies just off the town centre of Bridport. The shopping centre is just a short walk away with its vibrant community, mainly independent shops boosted by a twice-weekly street market, artist's quadrant, medical centre, art centre, Electric Palace theatre/cinema, leisure centre with indoor swimming pool and the central Bucky Doo Square which hosts bands, festivals and events all year round.

The area is steeped with organisations and clubs covering most leisure interests and there are well supported U3A groups.

The coast at West Bay lies some 2 miles to the south with its pebble beaches, fishing/boating harbour, golf course on East Cliff and wide range of marine and leisure pursuits, together with access to the Jurassic Coastline and South West Coastal Paths.

THE PROPERTY is located on the first floor facing south with a sunny sitting out balcony with a view over the grounds to the west.

The purpose-built complex comprises four floors each served by a lift and two staircases. The complex is well-serviced with a residents' parking area, communal lounge, laundry room and guest suite and there is a Development Manager and a wide variety of social events organised. There is a 24 hour emergency call system and phone entry system. Occupancy is limited to the over 60's with a second occupant of over 55 years.

Flat 42 has been well maintained and is offered with vacant possession. It has been updated with a large shower cubicle replacing the original bath, fresh carpets and modern electric heaters. This flat is located on the south side of the building with a wooden, railed sitting out balcony enjoying sunshine all day long. There are few flats facing south enjoying pleasant aspects and views and this flat is considered highly desirable.

THE ACCOMMODATION comprises the following:
From the lift opening on the first floor turn right and No 42 will be found on the right hand-side of the corridor.
PRIVATE ENTRANCE HALL with large built-in airing cupboard housing the Gledhill hot water cylinder and slatted shelves.
LOUNGE/DINING ROOM with fully-glazed door opening to the rail-enclosed, wood decked sitting out balcony with outside light, facing south and enjoying a pleasant aspect and westerly view to the rising communal gardens behind. TV aerial points and modern electric heater. Built-in cupboard housing the electric consumer unit and providing storage. Double, obscure-paned doors open to the:
KITCHEN: Well-fitted with a comprehensive range of wall-mounted cupboards and base units with attractive work surfaces incorporating a single drainer, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and window over enjoying a view over the grounds, a 4-ring electric hob with cooker hood over, waist-height electric oven in cupboard housing, free-standing under surface fridge and freezer. Wall-mounted kitchen film/foil/paper holder. Dimplex wall-mounted electric convector heater.
BEDROOM: A shaped double bedroom with window to the west with views over the communal gardens, built-in double wardrobe with folding mirror doors, fitted with low shelf and hanging rail, modern electric heater.
BATHROOM with large shower cubicle with double sliding screen, low-level WC and vanity unit with wash basin in vanity unit with mirror, strip light. Small heated towel rail and wall mounted Dimplex heater, fully tiled walls, extractor fan.

OUTSIDE
There are communal gardens with pergola/sitting area and well-tended grounds for enjoying the wildlife. There is residents' only parking to the front.

SERVICES: Mains water, electric and drainage. Council Tax Band C. Superfast Fibre Broadband available with Openreach approx. 79-80 Mbps download speed. Likely mobile coverage from all main providers.

There is a 125 year lease from 2003 with 106 years remaining. The half yearly service charge (paid 1/9/24) is £1,810.82 amounting to £3,621.64 per annum and includes window cleaning, water charges, buildings' insurance and maintenance of communal areas. Limited mobility scooter storage. The half yearly ground rent (paid 1/9/24) is £192.50 amounting to £385.00 per annum.

PETS are allowed by permission from the Management Company but cannot be replaced.

TC/CC/KEA240071/31024