Guide price
£175,000
1 bed flat for sale3 Queen Mother Square, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1
1 bed
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: B
About this property
Peaceful, light-filled south facing apartment
Open plan living
Lift to all floors
Allocated parking
3m high ceilings, large sash windows
No forward chain
Lease of 125 years from 2011 with a remaining 110 years
Annual service charge £1,621.96
Annual ground rent £125.00
Lift access
Introduction
A first-floor apartment set in this attractive building, located on Queen Mother Square, accessed by lift and staircase to all floors. Built in 2011 the property offers well-proportioned and beautifully presented accommodation.
The Property
Access to the property is via three entrances at the rear of the building, one providing a lift to all floors, with intercom access, and the other two with stairs to all floors. This first floor apartment comprises; Entrance hallway, with a cupboard housing the boiler. A door opens into a delightful open-plan sitting room/kitchen/dining room. This room has two large sash windows with views to the south. The kitchen area is fitted with an attractive range of wall and floor cupboards, with under pelmet and above cupboard lighting, solid gloss worksurfaces with inset drainer. Integrated neff kitchen appliances comprising of fully integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher, telescopic extractor hood, integrated oven, induction hob and eye-level microwave. Washer dryer.
There is a double bedroom with access to an inner hallway that leads onto the communal hallway and a stylish fully tiled bathroom with bath and shower over, heated towel rail.
Outside
Access to the car park with an allocated parking space, bike storage and recycling store located to the rear of the building.
Situation
The property is situated on Queen Mother Square, which provides a good range of amenities including Waitrose, a public house and hotel, butcher, Luxury Monart Spa, garden centre, wine merchant, cafes and restaurants, and bus stop with frequent services into town and beyond. Poundbury, designed to be an integrated community, provides a variety of independent businesses, including hairdressers and beauty salons, boutiques, coffee houses and bistros, public houses, homeware stores, opticians, art galleries, solicitors, accountants, and Post Office. Services also include doctor’s surgeries, dental practices, a veterinary practice, church and local hall facilities, many public green spaces, children’s play areas, and Damers First School, along with various specialist outlets.
Directions
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Services
Mains electric, water and drainage.
Underfloor electric heating.
There is mobile and broadband coverage in the area. Please refer to Ofcom's website for further details.
Local Authority
Dorset Council - Tel: Council Tax Band B
Lease Details
Our sellers have informed us that the property is on a 125-year lease with currently 110 years remaining.
Annual service charge £1,621.96 per annum
Ground rent £125.00 per annum
Management Company: Waters Chartered Surveyors
Manco charge 3: We are advised that a sum of £240 per annum is payable to the Poundbury Estate Company.
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More information
Tenure
Leasehold (110 years)
Service charge
£1,622 per year
Council tax band
B
Ground rent
£125
Ground rent date of next review



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