Flat for sale in Salisbury Mews, High Street, Fordington, Dorchester DT1

A unique spacious maisonette with modern décor, private courtyard garden and allocated parking. Situated in the heart of the county town of Dorchester and within the exclusive development of Stratton House.

The Property

Stratton House is a Grade II listed building believed to have been built for the Earl of Shaftesbury in 1883. The building was designed by local architects G R Crickmay, who mentored the young Thomas Hardy as an apprentice architect before he became the celebrated author known today. More recently Stratton House has been been owned and used by the local authority until its sale and redevelopment into a range of outstanding apartments.

This particularly property is believed to be an extension of Stratton House and constructed in the 1920s, the interior was fully refurbished circa 2016 and now offers spacious and bright accommodation across two floors.

Access to this property is via a secure gate and through the private courtyard garden. As you enter the property you are welcomed into the expansive open plan sitting / dining room with large sash windows, high ceilings and pale tone walls. There are stairs leading down to the bedrooms below and a modern shaker style kitchen at the rear of the room. The kitchen is tastefully appointed with timber work surfaces and integrated appliances including fridge / freezer, electric hob with extractor hood over, oven conveniently positioned at eye level, dishwasher and a washing machine / dryer.

Leading down from the sitting room, a staircase takes you to the ground floor landing which provides access to the two double bedrooms, family bathroom and convenient under stair storage.

The master bedroom is a sizeable and relaxing room with lots of light coming through the two large sash windows, a generous fitted wardrobe, space for a freestanding chest of drawers and a separate built-in airing cupboard. Bedroom two is another double / guest room and is currently also being used as a home office.

The family bathroom is a modern and stylish white suite with shower, bath under sash window, pedestal wash basin, WC, heated towel rail and under floor heating.

Outside

The property also enjoys an enclosed courtyard garden. It has been tastefully landscaped and well-maintained with raised flower boarders on one side of the garden and attractively laid paving. The current vendor has added an array of potted plants to complete this delightful outside space.

An additional benefit to this property is the communal cellar storage which includes a communal space to securely store bikes, as well as a separate individual storage unit.

Situation

The property enjoys a convenient location being in the heart of the county town of Dorchester and just a short walk from the main shopping streets. Brewery Square on the south side of Dorchester boasts a development with a variety of eateries, including Cote Brasserie, Wagamama, Zizzi, Vivo Lounge, Nandos, Brewhouse & Kitchen and Costa. The square also includes a Premier Inn, Odeon Cinema, Woods furniture and fashion retailers such as Hobbs, Joules and Phase Eight.

Dorchester offers an array of leisure facilities and the renowned Dorset County Hospital. Sporting facilities include rugby, football, tennis and cricket clubs, golf at Came Down and sailing at Weymouth and Portland. It has a number of highly regarded schools, including Prince Of Wales First School, Dorchester Middle School and Thomas Hardye School. Dorchester South and Dorchester West train stations provide train services to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads.

The Jurassic Coastline is a few miles to the south with some sandy beaches, outstanding walks and the opportunity to enjoy a variety of water sports.

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage. Electric heating.

Broadband - Superfast speed available
Mobile - Network coverage is reported to be good for both indoors and out (Information from )

Local Authority

Dorset Council
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Council Tax Band: C
EPC: F

Lease Details

Leasehold. 999 year old lease commencing from 1st January 2016.
Service charge £1,322.04 charged half yearly on the 31st December and the 30th June. Approximately £2,644.08 pa.
No ground rent charges.
Please note that special charges will apply if additional work is carried out on the property and common areas.