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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · DT11 7DU
For saleListed 837 days
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About
*no upper chain* A Nicely presented one bed first floor apartment for the over 55's conveniently situated in the heart of Blandford Forum.
Features include: * UPVC Double Glazing * Electric Heating * Emergency Pull Cords * Town Centre Location * Communal Gardens This purpose built apartment for the over 55's is pleasantly located within Chestnut House on the first floor with the Kitchen overlooking the communal gardens to the rear, which is set well back from East Street.
The Entrance Hall houses the Electric Fuse Box cupboard and airing cupboard adjacent.
The Sitting Room enjoys a front aspect view, emergency pull cord and feature arch extends into the modern Kitchen, offering a range cream fronted base & wall units providing cupboard and drawer storage, complimented by work surfaces and splashbacks.
Built-in appliances include the Bosch 4 ring ceramic hob, electric oven below & cooker hood.
In addition there is plumbing for washing machine, integral dishwasher and further space for upright fridge freezer. The rear facing window overlooks the communal garden.
Also enjoying a front aspect view is the Double Bedroom benefiting from built-in wardrobes with full length mirrored sliding doors.
The fully tiled white Shower Room suite comprises an oversized low profile shower with glass sliding door and Mira fitted shower. Low level WC with concealed cistern.
Vanity wash hand basin with storage under with fitted mirror above and further storage cupboard.
Outside: Accessed via a feature arch off East Street, the resident's parking is situated to the front of this apartment.
To the rear, enjoying a more Southerly aspect, is the extensive communal gardens, being lawned with well stocked flower beds and borders and mature trees.
G/rent & service charges £3355.68 pa Lease - 99 Years from 1990 Blandford Forum is a Georgian market town with shopping, commercial, sporting and travel facilities.
There is a bus service to the larger towns of Poole, 12 miles, Bournemouth, 20 miles and Salisbury with main line station, 22 miles.
Value & comps
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Returns
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