Princes Court, Puddletown, Dorchester

OFFERED WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN and set within a designated conservation area, this two-bedroom, semi-detached, freehold property is situated within a popular over 55's development within the village of Puddletown. Accommodation comprises a kitchen, lounge/diner, sitting room, and two bedrooms with en-suite facilities to bedroom one, along with the added benefit of a water softener. There is also a ground floor shower room, lending the property perfectly to a versatile, one-storey living arrangement if required. Externally, there is an enclosed courtyard garden, an allocated parking space and communal visitor parking. EPC rating C.

Situation - Nestled in the Piddle Valley, the village of Puddletown boasts a range of local facilities, including St Mary’s Church, a wonderful village shop with Post Office, The Blue Vinney public house, GP Surgery with dispensary, a vets, a book shop and access to Puddletown forest for walking. The county town of Dorchester is approximately 5 miles to the south and provides an extensive range of shopping, business and recreational facilities. Other towns within easy reach include the coastal town of Weymouth, about 13 miles, Sherborne, about 18 miles and Blandford Forum, about 12 miles. Puddletown is host to two well received schools, Puddletown First School and Puddletown Middle school and the village is also within the catchment for Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester.

Accommodation - Princes Court is set back from and accessed off the High Street in Puddletown village. There is an attractive approach to the property through the well maintained, communal garden with a variety of mature plants, shrubs, flowers and water features. A paved path leads to the part glazed front door which open into an entrance hall.

Ground Floor - The generously sized hallway provides access to the ground floor shower room. It is fitted with a white suite comprising of a corner shower, W/C and wash hand basin and also has a good-sized cupboard with sliding doors. A further door opens up to a lobby area with stairs that lead to the first floor, a cupboard under-the stairs and a spacious open-plan kitchen/diner. Offered in neutral tones, the dining area has French doors opening onto the rear garden. Bi-fold doors open through to the separate sitting room with rear aspect window which could be utilised as a ground floor bedroom.

The Kitchen - The kitchen is open planned, sharing the space with the lounge/diner and is fitted with a range of wall and base level units with worksurfaces over with single mixer tap and drainer. Integral appliances include a fridge/freezer, Neff oven and four-ring gas hob, an Indesit dish washer and Hotpoint washing machine. Also finished in neutral tones and part tiled walls.

First Floor - Stairs lead up to the first floor and onto the landing, providing access to all first floor rooms. Doors open up to two good sized double bedrooms and the bathroom. The separate bathroom has a white suite comprising of a panelled in bath, WC and hand wash basin with a vanity case under, the room is fitted with carpet flooring and part tiled walls.

Bedrooms - The Primary bedroom has a front aspect window and opens into a mirrored dressing area with an abundance of fitted storage space. A door leads to an en-suite shower room fitted with a white suite comprising of a double shower cubicle, W/C and wash hand basin set within a vanity case for extra storage. More storage can be accessed in the eaves and in the cupboard which houses the water heater. The room is filled with plenty of natural light from the Velux skylight window.
Bedroom two offers a rear aspect also fitted with Velux windows, and has substantial fitted storage space due to the double fitted wardrobes.

Externally - Externally, there is a fully enclosed, good-size, low-maintenance garden with a patio area abutting the rear of the property with a flower bed border. A few small steps lead to a green house. The surrounding fence offers privacy and access to the front of the property.
There is an allocated parking space for each property and also a visitor space.

Agents Notes - Please note there is an annual charge of £300 for communal areas.

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



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

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

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

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The council tax band is D

Stamp Duty - Stamp duty is likely to be payable on this property dependent upon your circumstance.
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