High Street, Dorchester, DT1 1
- PROPERTY TYPE
Apartment
- BEDROOMS
1
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Key features
- Ground Floor
- Large living Area and Bedroom
- Separate Kitchen and Bathroom
- Communal Outside Area
- Popular Fordington Location
- Close To Local Amenities
- Council Tax Band A
Description
Situated within the popular residential area of Fordington, this well-proportioned ground floor studio apartment offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, investors or those seeking a conveniently located home close to Dorchester town centre.
The property provides a surprisingly generous living area/bedroom, a modern fitted kitchen and a well-appointed bathroom. There is also excellent storage, including a useful hallway cupboard with hanging rail and a separate airing cupboard.
The modern kitchen is fitted with a range of white wall and floor-mounted units, work surfaces, integrated electric oven and hob with extractor over, stainless-steel sink and drainer, complementary tiling and tiled flooring. There is also space and plumbing for a washing machine together with space for a standard-sized fridge.
The living area/bedroom is a particularly spacious and versatile room, enjoying plenty of natural light through two double-glazed windows and offering ample space for both living and sleeping accommodation. Subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents, there may be potential to reconfigure the accommodation to create a separate bedroom, providing an attractive opportunity for future improvement.
The bathroom comprises a modern white suite with panel bath and electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, frosted double-glazed window and tiled flooring.
The property is accessed via a communal entrance leading into the entrance hall. The hallway benefits from an electric radiator, storage cupboard housing the electric meters and hanging rail, together with an airing cupboard containing the immersion tank, heating controls and shelving.
Externally, the property benefits from an allocated undercover parking space. The enclosed communal grounds provide an attractive area for residents to enjoy, with potential for outside seating and a communal washing line.
LOCATION
School Court is situated on High Street in the popular Fordington area of Dorchester. Fordington is a well-established residential district with a range of local amenities close by, including a convenience store and doctors' surgery, whilst the centre of Dorchester is within easy reach.
Dorchester is the county town of Dorset and offers an excellent selection of shops, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and leisure facilities. The popular Brewery Square development is nearby and provides a vibrant mix of restaurants, bars, shops and leisure facilities. Dorchester's main shopping area around South Street is also within easy walking distance.
For those who enjoy the outdoors, Salisbury Fields is just a short stroll away and provides a pleasant open space ideal for walking, recreation and relaxation.
Dorchester is renowned for its excellent range of schools and benefits from superb transport connections. The town has two mainline railway stations providing services towards London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads, while the surrounding Dorset countryside and stunning Jurassic Coast are also readily accessible.
TENURE
Leasehold – 300-year lease from 1984.
Council Tax Band: A
- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: A
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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High Street, Dorchester, DT1 1
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