1-bedroom house · DT1 3DA
Listing removedListed 109 days · slow let
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Built by the award-winning developer McCarthy Stone, this third floor one-bedroom apartment in Bowes Lyon Court is available to rent.
The Apartment - Built by the award-winning developer McCarthy Stone, this third floor one-bedroom apartment in Bowes Lyon Court is available to rent.
The development boasts a lift to all floors and wheelchair access.
The accommodation comprises of a spacious living room decorated in a neutral colour scheme and a fully fitted kitchen with integrated fridge freezer, oven, microwave, hob and dishwasher.
The large bedroom benefits from a fitted wardrobe with hanging space and shelves and enjoys views west towards Dorchester.
The apartment boasts a fully equipped wet room, complete with a chrome towel radiator and a fitted mirror.
The apartment further benefits from a large cupboard with shelves for further storage options. These photos are from the show home to demonstrate the style and finish.
Facilities - Bowes Lyon Court facilities include a communal lounge with balcony overlooking Poundbury Garden Centre, Billiards room, table service restaurant at discounted prices, library, orangery, function room as well as a salon and guest suite for visiting family and friends.
All apartments are equipped with a 24-hour emergency call system and an on-site Estates Manager.
The monthly rental amount includes weekly domestic assistance, building maintenance and insurance, and an active social calendar of events and exclusive discounts.
Situation - Poundbury is an urban development of the County Town of Dorchester and is King Charles III’s vision of the development of new communities in the 21st century.
It is designed to be a sustainable development where it is possible to meet a higher proportion of daily needs on foot, rather than relying upon a car.
Within walking distance to the property there is a plethora of amenities including Waitrose, The Duchess of Cornwall Hotel and Restaurant and an ever-growing range of bistros, coffee shops, beauty salons, shops, hairdressers, dentists, medical centre, nearby garden centre and the highly regarded Damers First School.
The Great Field is a short walk away and offers a wonderful open space. A Monart luxury spa is situated within the Royal Pavilion, Queen Mother Square and the Dorset County Hospital is also nearby.
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LOCAL AUTHORITY Dorset (West Dorset) Council, tax band C - BROADBAND Standard download 8 Mbps, upload 0.9Mbps. Superfast download 71mps, upload 18mps. Ultrafast download 1800 Mbps, upload 220 Mbps.
Please note all available speeds quoted are 'up to'. MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE Limited. For further information please go to Ofcom website.
Material Information - Rent: - £2,550.00 per calendar month / £588.00 per week Holding Deposit - £588.00 Security Deposit - £2,940.00 Council Tax Band: C (Dorset Council - ) EPC Band: C
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