Woodville Court, Poundbury, Dorchester

Set within an area of outstanding natural beauty, this two-bedroom, second floor unique penthouse apartment, is arranged over three floors and perfectly positioned in the heart of Poundbury. The property offers versatile and spacious accommodation and enjoys a fantastic sun room boasting 360° views of Poundbury and nearby countryside. Further accommodation includes a reception room, kitchen, bedroom/study, bathroom and principle bedroom with en-suite facilities. The property benefits from an exclusive right to use two parking spaces.

Situation - Poundbury is an urban development of the County Town of Dorchester and is designed to be a sustainable development where it is possible to meet a higher proportion of daily needs on foot. Within walking distance to the property there is a plethora of amenities including Waitrose, The Duchess of Cornwall Hotel and Restaurant and an ever-growing range of bistros, coffee shops, beauty salons, shops, hairdressers, dentists, medical centre, nearby garden centre and the highly regarded Damers First School. The Great Field is a short walk away and offers a wonderful open space. A Monart luxury spa is situated within the Royal Pavilion, Queen Mother Square and the Dorset County Hospital is also nearby.
Nearby, Dorchester, the historic county town of Dorset, is rich in Roman heritage, with sites like the Dorset County Museum and Maiden Castle offering glimpses into its past. It is also well known for its literary connections to Thomas Hardy and set amongst beautiful rural countryside. Dorchester offers shopping and social facilities with cinemas, museums, leisure centre and weekly market. There are many restaurants, public houses and riverside walks. There are train links to London Waterloo, Bristol Temple Meads, Weymouth and other coastal towns and villages, and regular bus routes to adjoining towns. Brewery Square is set within the heart of Dorchester and is a vibrant area offering further shopping and eating facilities with a central open space hosting events throughout the year.

Key Features - Entrance to the property is gained via a communal door opening onto communal hall with stairs and lift to all floors. The private front door entrance opens onto the spacious and light hallway with attractive herringbone style wood flooring, storage cupboard and stairs to the second floor. The property boasts a separate reception room, generous in size and offering a dual aspect via feature circular windows. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units with granite worksurface over. Integrated appliances include washer/dryer fridge/freezer, dishwasher, double oven and gas hob with extractor over. A unique shaped and generous size window offers natural light and there is plentiful space for dining furniture.

Further rooms located on this floor are a good size study/bedroom with built in storage and fully tiled bathroom with white suite comprising panel enclosed, WC and wash hand basin.

Stairs lead to a further floor with landing space offering further storage solutions, a characterful and attractive spiral staircase to the fantastic sun room, and access to the principle bedroom. The bedroom is generous in size and boasts a dual aspect and extensive built-in storage solutions. A door leads to fully tiled en-suite facilities furnished with a double shower, WC and wash hand basin inset to a vanity casing with storage and display shelving to the side.

The unique and truly wonderful sun room, accessed via the spiral staircase, boasts 360° views of Poundbury and the surrounding countryside. The room offers both versatility and charm to apartment. Situated in the courtyard is an exclusive right to use two parking spaces.

Agents Notes - There is an annual Manco charge with charges varying between £225 and £315 dependent upon location.

Lease Length – 250 years (less 10 days) from the 22nd April 2008

There is an annual ground rent of £125.00.
The annual service charge paid in 2024 was £4688.00.

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EPC rating C

Flood Risk - Enquire for up-to-date details or check the website for the most current rating.


Broadband And Mobile Service - At the time of the listing, standard and superfast broadband are available.

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Services - Mains electricity and water are connected.
Gas fired central heating.

Local Authorities - Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ

The council tax band is C.