Guide price

£150,000

1 bed flat for sale
Herrison House, Charlton Down, Dorchester DT2

    • 1 bed

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

  • EPC Rating: C

Just added
Chain free
Leasehold
Added on 09/04/2026

About this property

  • No onward chain

  • Period Grade II listed Building

  • Ground Floor apartment

  • Landscape communal gardens

  • Modern kitchen with appliances

  • Private Parking & Tennis Court

A well presented ground floor Apartment within this Grade II Listed Period Building. Surrounded by beautiful landscape gardens with the added benefit of use of the private tennis court situated within the grounds.

Situated in the popular village of Charlton Down, this spacious and well-presented one bedroom apartment offers an excellent opportunity for first time buyers and investors alike. Situated within an attractive gii listed building the apartment retains a number of character features notably large sash windows and high ceilings and original coving. On entering the property a central hallway provides access to the principal rooms and also houses a number of useful integral storage cupboards. The sitting/ dining room is a well-proportioned reception space enjoying a free flow of natural light and double doors opening to the parking area and beyond. The kitchen is well equipped with a range of floor level and wall mounted units and integrated appliances to include; sink with drainer, hob with extractor over, oven and grill, dishwasher and space for further white goods.
The bedroom is a generous double wish large sash window and a double fitted wardrobe as well as further space for freestanding furniture. Completing the apartment is a spacious bathroom comprising bath with shower above and glass splash screen, WC and pedestal sink unit.

Outside
One of most salient features of Herrison House is the sweeping communal lawns that wrap around the building featuring an array of established trees and planted borders as well as hard-court tennis courts which are bookable for a small charge. The communal lawns are open to all residents and can be enjoyed all year round. In addition to this there are a number of areas for residents parking which is available on a first come first served basis.

Situation
Charlton Down is set in beautiful Thomas Hardy countryside with leafy surroundings and landscaped gardens. For the more active, Charlton Down has many designated country walks taking in the surrounding countryside and local villages. Local amenities are within easy walking distance, including a local shop, private fitness centre, tennis courts, countryside walks and bus routes connecting to the county town of Dorchester. Dorchester is acknowledged as a prime centre of the literary, historic and geological worlds, being famous for Thomas Hardy, William Barnes, the Tolpuddle Martyrs and Roman remains and is adjacent to the World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast. Many sports and country pursuits are found within the locale and the property has good access to Dorchester's surrounding countryside for horse riding, walking and other rural pastimes. Sport in the area includes golf at Came Down, Dorchester Cricket, Football and Rugby Clubs and Sailing in the Olympic waters of Portland and Weymouth. Communications are excellent with main line railway links to London Waterloo and Bristol. Cross channel services run from Poole and Weymouth, and international airports are at Bournemouth and Exeter.

Services & Outgoings
All mains services
Gas fired central heating
Council Tax Band B
Leashold – 974 years remaining
Ground Rent - £70 p/a
Service Charge - £168.03 pcm

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Material Information
Broadband: Ultrafast broadband available. Highest available upload speed - 1800 Mbps. Highest Available download speed - 220 Mbps
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, three and vodafone. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.
Flooding: The property is in an area at a very low risk from River/Sea flooding.

Private parking and use of tennis courts situated within the impressive grounds.

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  • Tenure

    Leasehold (973 years)

  • Service charge

    £2,016 per year

  • Council tax band

    A band has not yet been confirmed.

  • Ground rent

    £70

  • Ground rent date of next review

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