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Wessex Road, Dorchester

PROPERTY TYPE

Retirement Property

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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Key features

  • No Onward Chain
  • Lift Access
  • Communal Gardens
  • Residents Parking
  • Retirement Living For The Over 55's

Description


SUMMARY
A well-presented one bedroom second floor retirement apartment situated within the popular Barnes Lodge development, close to Dorchester town centre and local amenities. The accommodation includes a spacious sitting/dining room, fitted kitchen, double bedroom with wardrobes and a modern shower room.


DESCRIPTION
Situated within the popular retirement development of Barnes Lodge, this well-presented one bedroom second floor apartment offers comfortable and secure living for the over 55s, conveniently located close to Dorchester town centre and its excellent range of amenities.

The accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hall with useful storage cupboard, a bright and spacious sitting/dining room, and a fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units. The generous double bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes, while the shower room is fitted with a modern suite.

Residents of Barnes Lodge enjoy access to a variety of communal facilities, including an inviting homeowners' lounge, landscaped communal gardens and guest suite for visiting family and friends. The development also benefits from lift access to all floors, a House Manager, emergency call system and communal parking, providing peace of mind and convenience.

An excellent opportunity for those seeking independent retirement living in a friendly community setting, just a short distance from shops, cafes, transport links and the many attractions of historic Dorchester.

2nd Floor 

Entrance Hall 
The front door leads into the entrance hall with an airing cupboard containing the consumer board, an intercom and doors to the bedroom, the shower room and the open plan lounge / dining room.

Open Plan Lounge / Dining Room 
A door from the entrance hall leads into the open plan lounge / dining room with a double glazed window to the front aspect, a radiator, a television aerial socket, a telephone point and a door to the fitted kitchen.

Kitchen 
A door from the open plan lounge / dining room leads into the fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units with worksurfaces over, a stainless steel sink and drainer, a double glazed window to the front aspect and an electric oven and hob with a cookerhood over.

Bedroom 
A door from the entrance hall leads into the bedroom with a radiator, a double glazed window to the front aspect, built in wardrobes, a television aerial socket and a telephone point.

Shower Room 
A door from the entrance hall leads into the shower room with a WC, a wash hand basin, a shower cubicle, a radiator and an extractor fan.

Communal Garden 
Communal gardens surround the building and are mostly laid to lawn with mature trees and bushes.

Parking 
The property has access to residents parking.

Communal Facilities 
A guest suite available for friends and family to stay in. Prices are available from the Lodge Manager. The Lodge Manager is available 5 days a week.
Residents have access to the communal lounge, residents laundry room and wellness room.
Residents can enjoy various social events organised by the Lodge Manager including coffee mornings, games evenings, lunch club, keep fit and many more activities and day trips.

Agents Note 
Please note that an AML fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.


We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

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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: C
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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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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About Connells, Dorchester

3 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UH
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