1-bedroom flat · DT7 3NW
For saleListed 328 days
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About
A light and airy purpose built second floor studio apartment, ideally located near local amenities, beautiful beaches and the town centre.
9 Chideock Court is a purpose-built second floor flat, constructed in the early 1970's, pleasantly situated in a small quiet cul-de-sac location on the western side of the famous coastal resort of Lyme Regis.
The apartments have attractive communal gardens with both residents and visitor parking and an enclosed drying area.
A private pathway leads through the grounds onto Uplyme Road and onwards to the town centre. The property would be ideal for first-time buyers, or would make an excellent second home.
Facing south east towards the sea and overlooking the communal garden area, the flat is quiet and peaceful The front door leads into the entrance hall with a cupboard and intercom phone for the communal entrance door.
The hallway is fitted with a further large cupboard and fitted slimline electric heater.
The sitting room/bedroom has double glazed sliding doors looking towards Lyme Bay with a view of the sea in the distance.
There is a fitted electric fireplace and a built in airing cupboard off the sitting room/bedroom, housing the hot water tank.
The kitchen is newly fitted with a range of blue grey units comprising base cupboards and new appliances (built in electric oven, induction hob and light above, and integrated fridge).
Square edged work surfaces have tiled upstands and splashback, inset stainless steel sink/drainer with a storage shelf above.
A large larder cupboard completes the kitchen which can accommodate a fridge/freezer allowing space for a washing machine. Double glazed window to the side with small slimline electric heater.
The bathroom has a white suite including walk in shower cubicle with glass screen, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, mermaid board walls, heated towel rail and wash hand basin.
Extractor fan and wall mounted mirrored cabinet. Outside The property benefits from communal drying area, bin area, communal gardens and visitor parking.
There is also an internal storage room on the lower ground floor for Chideock Court.
Material information & Tenure The property is held on a lease (999 years from 1983) with the Freehold interest held by a management company (Clappentail Estates Ltd) and each flat owner is an equal shareholder in the company.
The current service charge is £1,440.00 per annum as of 2024.
Local Authority: Dorset Council Council Tax Band: A Tenure: Leasehold Services We are advised mains services are water, drainage and electricity. No Gas.
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