St James Park, Higher Street, Bradpole, Bridport, DT6

A spacious and light 1 bed flat affording distant hillside views all well maintained, for the over 55's, in tranquil setting with delightful communal gardens and a garage

SITUATION: The village of Bradpole lies 1.5 miles north of the market town of Bridport and has a good community with facilities including a local butcher's shop, Parish Church, village hall, Social Club, recreational ground and allotment gardens and there is a hard walk/cycle way to Co-op and Lidl supermarkets along the riverside and on to Bridport. There is also a bus from St James Park into Bridport on market days (Wednesday and Saturday) and an indoor bowling club close by.

Bridport is a highly vibrant town with a twice-weekly street market, artists' and vintage quadrant, art centre, Electric Palace theatre/cinema, leisure centre with indoor swimming pool, highly reputed and diverse range of eateries and music venues, together with clubs and organisations to suit most leisure needs. It also has a medical centre, two dentists and a minor injuries unit. The central Bucky Doo Square hosts bands, festivals and events all year round.

The sea and coast at West Bay forms part of the Jurassic Coastline and accesses the South West Coastal Path just 3 miles to the south.

THE PROPERTY comprises a second-floor flat tucked quietly into the unique development of St James Park which comprises 26 homes (both cottages and flats) in a horseshoe-shape with well established and tended communal gardens in the centre together with a block of garages. This is a tranquil and beautiful setting with small trees and well planted areas enjoying much sunshine.

The development was purpose-built in1988 featuring stone elevations under a slate roof. The properties all have a share of the freehold, with an over 55's restriction as to occupancy and no pets allowed. There are no communal social or laundry facilities to pay towards which keeps service charges to a minimum. Traffic noise is also virtually nil.

Flat 9 is the only second floor flat within the north-east corner of the development. It has eaves shaping to the main rooms which incorporate large double-glazed Velux windows attracting a flood of natural light and affording extensive views to distant hillsides and skyscapes. It has been well maintained and includes good storage space.

DIRECTIONS: From the centre of Bridport travelling north from the garage roundabout, proceed along Sea Road North (signposted to Beaminster). After approx 1.75 miles, turn right by the former Kings Head pub and proceed into Village Road and proceed to the junction with the Loders Road. Turn right and the entrance to St James Park will be found almost immediately on the right-hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION comprises the following:
A communal door on the north-east corner opens to a COMMUNAL RECEPTION HALL where there are individual post boxes mounted on a wall and an understairs' cupboard housing the water meters. A wide and easy staircase with chair-lift available rises to the first floor with an attractive open dog-leg staircase rising to a second floor landing. A wooden private front door off this landing opens to:
ENTRANCE HALL with built-in cupboard housing the electric consumer unit and meter offering off-peak and day tariffs and with shelving provided.
LIVING/DINING ROOM with large Velux windows to the eaves drop to the north affording views to the hills. Electric storage heater. Double sliding doors opening to the:
KITCHEN which is well fitted with a wood-effect range of base and wall cupboards, drawers and with worktop over incorporating a Beko 4-ring electric hob with cooker hood over and a single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Long shelf ideal for display/microwave, under-unit lighting and Bosch waist-height oven built into cupboard/drawer housing. Bosch washing machine, ceramic tiled flooring, space for upright fridge/freezer, triple spotlight rail.
BEDROOM 1: A good-sized double bedroom with large Velux window to the views and incorporating two double-doored adjoining wardrobe cupboards. Electric slim-line smart heater.
BATHROOM comprising a wood-panelled bath with hand grips, mixer tap with hand-shower attachment and separate Mira shower unit over, with curtain fitted, wash basin fitted into a boxed and tiled cupboard with tiled shelf/surface extending and with strip light/shaver point over and a low level WC. Large built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder with immersion heater fitted and shelving. Velux window over the bath area, fully tiled walls to compliment, heated ladder towel rail.

OUTSIDE
The communal gardens are well planted and tended mainly by the residents welcoming wildlife and providing various sitting out areas with pathways through.

The GARAGE is situated in the block to the west of the site. It is of a reasonable size and has a metal up-and-over door. A PARKING PERMIT is also available.

TENURE: The property is held on a 999-year lease with a share of the freehold. The service charges include window cleaning, buildings' insurance and maintenance of the gardens and communal areas. The development is self-managed with a Board of Directors and an AGM.

Charges are presently £800 six-monthly for the flat and £200 per annum for the garage.

SERVICES: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Council Tax Band 'B'. The property has access to and use of the roof space via a loft ladder fitted and has an electric light provided. There is standing height in the centre.

Broadband coverage: Check Ofcom website

Mobile signal: Check Ofcom website

Flood risk: Check gov.uk, check long term flood risk

Preliminary particulars prepared 08.04.26
TC/CC/KEA260028/080426