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About
This spacious apartment is situated on the first floor of a modern purpose built premier retirement complex, located in an outstanding position about 150 metres from the seafront and some 400 metres from the town centre.
The apartment has been well maintained and has the benefit of a particularly spacious principal bedroom with dressing room and an en-suite shower room. ‘St.
Aldhelms Court’ was constructed in the late 1990s of brick, the upper elevations being cement rendered with a synthetic tiled roof.
The development benefits from a resident House Manager and has the considerable advantage of a large communal lounge and residents parking at the rear.
Swanage lies at the eastern tip of the Isle of Purbeck delightfully situated between the Purbeck Hills.
It has a fine, safe, sandy beach, and is an attractive mixture of old stone cottages and more modern properties, all of which blend in well with the peaceful surroundings.
The entrance hall welcomes you to this spacious retirement apartment. The living room is generously sized and has an attractive fireplace with fitted electric fire.
Glazed double doors lead to the kitchen which is fitted with a range of units, contrasting worktops, integrated electric oven and hob, and freestanding fridge/freezer.
Living Room 4.79m max x 4m (15'9" max x 13'1") Kitchen 2.61m max x 2.32m max (8'7" max x 7'7" max) There are two spacious double bedrooms.
Bedroom 1 is exceptionally spacious and has the advantage of a dressing area and an en-suite shower room, which has been fitted in recent years with a modern suite.
Bedroom 2 is a good sized double and a separate bathroom completes the accommodation.
Bedroom 1 4.53m max x 4.21m max (14'10"max x 13'10" max) Dressing Area 2.39m x 1.6m (7'10" x 5'3") En-Suite Shower Room 1.97m x 1.85m (6'6" x 6'1") Bedroom 2 4.81m x 2.23m (15'9" x 7'4") Bathroom 2.08m x 1.7m (6'10" x 5'7") There is a large communal residents lounge with balcony overlooking the sea, a communal laundry room and a guest suite available, with a chargeable fee.
Outside, there is a landscaped communal garden to the front and a large residents parking area at the rear. Tenure Leasehold. 125 year lease from 1 March 1998.
Ground Rent £644 pa, Shared Maintenance charge for 12 month period to 31 August 2025 is £3,924.75 pa, both of which are paid in two half yearly instalments.
The use of the laundry facilities, and the water rates are included in the maintenance charge. Council Tax Band D - £2,689.44 pa for 2025/26 Property Ref: DEM2124
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