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About
Spacious, light and airy one-bedroom apartment in a great location, with allocated parking and visitor parking.
Key Features See Below * Spacious One Bedroom Apartment * Allocated Parking * Vendor Suited * Very light and airy apartment * Spacious Bathroom * Double Aspect Lounge with * 2nd Floor Apartment Accommodation See Floorplan Situated on the second floor of this purpose-built development, 31 Cobham Road offers well-proportioned one-bedroom accommodation in a convenient position for enjoying the amenities of Blandford Forum and the surrounding Dorset countryside.
The apartment has been neutrally decorated throughout, creating a fresh and welcoming feel from the outset.
A particular feature is the dual-aspect sitting/dining room, where windows to two elevations provide an abundance of natural light and far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside.
The room offers ample space for comfortable seating and a dining table.
The kitchen is fitted with a good range of storage units and work surfaces, with space and plumbing for a washing machine, space for a fridge/freezer and provision for a freestanding oven, with a gas point available.
The double bedroom is well proportioned, while the bathroom is fitted with a bath, WC and wash basin, together with useful built-in storage.
Further benefits include gas central heating via a combi boiler, double-glazed sash windows, one allocated parking space and access to a communal garden to the rear of the building.
The property is leasehold, with a 125-year lease commencing on 1 June 2003. The apartment is offered for sale with no onward chain.
The vendor has already secured a vacant property to move into, offering a straightforward opportunity for a buyer looking for a relatively uncomplicated purchase.
The Location Blandford Forum is an attractive Georgian market town situated within the rolling countryside of the Blackmore Vale and on the banks of the River Stour.
The town provides a good range of everyday amenities, including independent shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and supermarkets, together with a variety of community facilities.
For day-to-day shopping, Blandford is well served by supermarkets including Morrisons, Lidl and M&S Foodhall, while the town centre offers a more traditional selection of independent retailers, cafés and local services.
The surrounding countryside is a particular attraction, with the River Stour and wider Dorset landscape providing numerous opportunities for walking, cycling and exploring.
The town's distinctive Georgian character, combined with its setting within the Blackmore Vale, makes Blandford an appealing base from which to enjoy the wider county.
For road connections, Blandford is conveniently positioned close to the A350 and A354.
The A354 provides routes towards Dorchester and Salisbury, while the A350 connects north towards the A303 and south towards Poole and Bournemouth.
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