2 bed flat for sale

Church Acre, Fordington, Dorchester DT1

Set within the picturesque conservation area of Fordington and offered with no onward chain, this attractive first-floor two-bedroom corner apartment is just a short walk from Dorchester town centre and a range of excellent local amenities, including a shop and gp practice. Benefitting from its desirable corner position, the apartment enjoys additional windows that provide an abundance of natural light.
The property offers a bright and welcoming living room, a kitchen, and a recently refurbished modern shower room. Practicality is enhanced by ample built-in storage throughout, as well as a large and spacious loft providing excellent additional storage. Externally, the property benefits from an allocated parking space and visitor parking. EPC rating C.

Situation

Dorchester town is rich in Roman heritage, with sites such as 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 being set amongst picturesque rural countryside. Dorchester offers shopping and social facilities with cinemas, museums, leisure centre and weekly market. There are many excellent restaurants, public houses and riverside walks. Doctor’s, dentist’s surgeries and the Dorset County Hospital are close by. 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 several events throughout the year. There are train links to London Waterloo, Bristol Temple Meads, Weymouth and other coastal towns and villages, and there are regular bus routes to adjoining towns. The stunning surrounding countryside, and majestic Jurassic Coast, just a short drive away, make it a perfect balance of town and rural living.

Accommodation

The apartment has been well maintained and updated, featuring a brand-new consumer unit, a modern boiler with an up-to-date service history, and a newly installed electrical outlet on the staircase, allowing for the potential reinstallation of a stairlift if required.

Communal Entrance

Entrance to the property is via a communal door to the communal hallway with stairs rising to the first floor.

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A private front door opens onto the hallway with doors giving access to all rooms in the apartment.

Living Room

A south facing, spacious reception room with double aspect UPVC windows allowing plentiful natural light to the room

Kitchen

The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units with worksurface over. There is an integrated Lamona electric oven and four-ring hob with extractor hood. Space and plumbing is provided for a fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. The room is finished with splashback tiling and Lyno flooring. A generous window offers natural light.

Bedrooms

There are two good size and well-presented bedrooms.

Shower Room

The recently refurbished shower room is fitted with a modern suite comprising a corner walk-in shower with an additional handheld shower attachment, a wash hand basin with a vanity unit beneath providing useful storage, and a low-level WC. The walls are finished with contemporary shower panelling, while vinyl flooring completes the room.

Parking

The property offers one allocated parking space.

Agents Notes

Lease Length - 999 years from 1st April 1984.
The property is offered as a leasehold.
There is an annual service charge of £940.00 (billed semi-annually)

Mobile And Broadband

At the time of the listing, standard, superfast and ultrafast broadband are available.

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Flood Risk

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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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We are advised that the council tax band is B.

Stamp Duty

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