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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · DT1 3DQ
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About
An attractive fine Georgian style first floor, 2 bedroom apartment, situated within the North East Quadrant.
The Property Low key launch - phone for brochure Accessed from the rear of the building a communal hallway with stairs, leads to the first floor accommodation consisting of; an entrance hallway with two store cupboards.
Open plan sitting/dining/kitchen area comprising a range of wall and floor mounted units with worktops over, integrated fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, double electric oven and 5 ring gas hob with extractor hood above.
The dining area benefits from double glazed french doors opening up to a Juliette balcony. The master bedroom enjoys a full length window and an en-suite shower room.
There is a second double bedroom together with a family bathroom both with floor to ceiling windows. Outside The property includes a NHBC 10 year warranty and an allocated parking space.
Situation The property is conveniently situated in Marsden Mews within walking distance of Queen Mother Square, which provides a good range of amenities including Waitrose, a public house, butcher, gallery, coffee houses, opticians, restaurant and garden centre.
Across the Poundbury development there are a variety of boutiques, a post office, veterinary practice, dental surgeries, doctors’ surgeries, and Damers First School, along with a number of specialist outlets.
Dorchester town centre is situated approximately 11⁄2 miles away and offers a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities including a leisure centre, library and two cinemas.
It is in the catchment area of a number of highly regarded schools such as the Prince of Wales First School, Dorchester Middle School and the Thomas Hardye School.
There are numerous sports clubs around the town including cricket, rugby, football, tennis and golf clubs. The town boasts mainline rail links to Weymouth, London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads.
The A35 gives access to Poole and Bournemouth and the cross channel ferries at Poole. There is a regular bus service from Poundbury to Dorchester and connections to surrounding towns and villages.
The Jurassic Coastline is a few miles to the south with some sandy beaches and water sports along the coast of Weymouth/Portland.
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Local Authority Dorset Council C Tel: Material Information EPC B Council Tax Band C Leasehold - 999 years from December 2017. Service Charge - £1,886.26 per annum.
Manco Charge We are advised that there is a sum of circa £150.00 per annum payable to the Poundbury Estate.
Value & comps
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