Flat for sale in The Grove, Dorchester DT1

Benefitting from its own private entrance, this spacious and well-presented ground floor apartment with accommodation including a renovated kitchen and bathroom, two bedrooms and a good size lounge/diner, is located near Dorchester town centre. Parking is via a parking permit in a communal carpark. EPC rating C.

Situation

The county town of Dorchester is steeped in history enjoying a central position along the Jurassic Coastline and also some of the county's most noted period architecture, all set amongst a beautiful rural countryside. Dorchester offers a plethora of shopping and social facilities with cinemas, museums, leisure centre and weekly market. There are many excellent restaurants, public houses and riverside walks. The catchment schools are highly regarded and very popular and doctor’s, dentist surgeries and the Dorset County Hospital are close by. There are train links to London Waterloo, Bristol Temple Meads, Weymouth and other coastal towns and villages, and regular bus routes to adjoining towns. Brewery Square is a focal point of the town and a short walk via the beautiful Borough Gardens. This vibrant area offers a number of shopping and eating facilities with a central open space hosting several events throughout the year.

Entrance

Entrance to the property is via a glazed UPVC private front door providing access to a small porch area providing space to decant outdoor footwear and clothes.

Lounge/Diner (4.65m x 4.19m (max) (15'3" x 13'9" (max)))

From the porch, a part glazed wooden door provides access to the lounge/diner. The room is spacious in size with natural light via two good size front aspect windows. There is a central fire with wooden mantel. A door leads to:-

Kitchen (2.51m x 1.91m (8'3" x 6'3"))

The kitchen has been renovated by the current owner with a selection of modern wall and base units with worksurface over. There is a stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap over and integrated electric over, electric four ring gas hob with extractor over. Space is provided for additional appliances. There is a front aspect window, tiled splashback and tile effect vinyl flooring.

Bedroom One (3.61m x 3.66m (11'10" x 12'0"))

Bedroom one is double bedroom with a large rear aspect window offering plentiful natural light. There is a good-size fitted wardrobe.

Bedroom Two (3.40m x 2.36m (11'2" x 7'9"))

A good-size room with fitted storage and also housing the gas central heating boiler.

Bathroom (1.70m x 2.49m (5'7" x 8'2"))

Also modernised by current owner, the bathroom is a furnished with a white suite comprising panel enclosed bath with shower attachment over, low level WC and wash hand basin with storage below. The walls are part tiled and the flooring is tile effect vinyl. There is a heated, wall hung, towel rail.

Parking

Parking permits are issued via the management company for the associated car parking spaces and spaces are offered on a first come, first serve basis.
Further roadside parking permits are available from Dorset Council for £70.00 per annum.
Alternatively, there are a limited number of garage for rental at a cost of £20 per month. These can be applied for after acquisition of the property and are subject to availability.
Residents are not permitted to hold a parking permit and a garage.

Agents Notes

Lease length - 999 years from 23 September 1974
There is an annual service charge of £890.00

Local Authorities

Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1XJ

Tel: We are advised that the council tax band is B.

Viewings

Strictly by appointment with the sole agents:
Parkers Property Consultants and Valuers
Tel: