Somerleigh Road, Dorchester

A bright and spacious two-bedroom ground-floor apartment, offering independence and a high standard of living in retirement, conveniently located close to the town centre.

The Property - Hascombe Court is part of a quality development of close-care apartments offering on site nursing home facilities and 24 hour emergency response within the centre of Dorchester. The customisable care package offers a range of services such as daily healthcare assistant visits, laundry and cleaning services and guest suites for visitors.

A security entry phone gives access to the building. There is a communal entrance with a lift and stairs that will take you to all floors, as well as a lounge/dining room and other communal areas for residents to enjoy. The apartment has been designed to cater for wheelchair access, has gas fired central heating and double glazing.

Accommodation - The accommodation comprises an entrance hall and a spacious sitting/dining room. The tastefully fitted kitchen features integrated appliances, including an eye-level oven, hob, washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. There are two double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefitting from fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room, in addition to a separate bathroom.

Outside - Outside there are landscaped communal grounds with seating areas, paved terraces and parking spaces for residents and visitors.

Situation - Hascombe Court enjoys a convenient location in the heart of the county town, just a short walk from the high street and shops. The new Brewery Square development is also close by and boasts a variety of shops, restaurants and a multi-screen cinema.

The Dorchester South and Dorchester West stations provide mainline rail services to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads, and Dorset County Hospital is also close by.

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Sevices - Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected.
Gas fired central heating system.

Broadband - Ultrafast speed available
Mobile - It is reported that you are likely to have network coverage for both indoors and outdoors (

Council Tax Band: D (Dorset Council - )

Local Authority - Lease 150 years from January 2001 (126 years remaining).
Service charge £7,668 per annum, paid on a monthly basis in £639 amounts.
To include 24hr emergency response, monthly activities and two large events, building insurance, maintenance of communal areas and gardens.
A water usage charge is applied every six months, and the vendor advises that the most recent payment was £43.00.

The property falls within a conservation area.