1 bed flat for sale

Bath Road, Sturminster Newton DT10

A spacious one-bedroom first-floor apartment, set within the popular Reddleman House development and exclusively available to the over-55s. Offering comfortable and low-maintenance living, the apartment has a pleasant, easy-to-manage layout and provides an excellent opportunity for a purchaser looking to create a home to their own taste.

Reddleman House is ideally positioned close to the centre of Sturminster Newton, with the town’s shops, cafés, medical facilities and everyday amenities all within easy reach. The apartment enjoys a pleasant outlook over the communal gardens, with views across the tree tops and towards the surrounding hills.

The development itself has a welcoming community feel, with the added benefit of a communal lounge, attractive shared gardens and lift access to the first floor, making it a practical and appealing choice for someone looking for an easy-to-maintain home in a convenient setting.

The Property

Inside

The apartment is approached through a communal entrance hall, with both lift and stair access to the first floor. Once inside, a carpeted entrance hall leads to all the principal rooms and includes a useful storage cupboard with shelving and the Ariston hot water boiler, together with an individually controlled electric Rointe radiator. The sitting/dining room is a good-sized and comfortable living space, with room for both a three-piece suite and a dining table and chairs. Two double-glazed windows overlook the communal gardens and enjoy pleasant views across the tree tops and towards the surrounding hills, while an individually controlled Dimplex radiator provides heating. The separate kitchen is fitted with a range of wood-style wall and floor-mounted cupboards, laminate worktops and tiled splashbacks. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer, built-in electric oven, electric hob with extractor fan above, and space for both a fridge freezer and washing machine. The bedroom is a good-sized double room with a built-in wardrobe, double-glazed window and Dimplex heater. It also enjoys a pleasant outlook over the communal gardens and towards the hills beyond. The shower room is fitted with a shower enclosure, WC and wash hand basin, with laminate flooring, full-height tiling within the shower area and half-height tiling to the remaining walls.

Outside

Garden
Residents have the use of attractive communal gardens, providing a pleasant shared outside space without the responsibility of maintaining a private garden. The gardens are well established and create an appealing outlook from both the sitting/dining room and bedroom.

Parking
Parking is available within the development on a first-come, first-served basis.

Important Information

Energy Efficiency Rating C
Council Tax Band A
Leasehold
Unexpired Lease Approximately 90 Years
Maintenance Charge Approximately £450 Every Three Months
Ground Rent Approximately £100 Every Six Months
Maintenance Charge Includes Grounds Maintenance, Lift, Communal Areas, Exterior Cleaning, Buildings Insurance And Water Rates
Vendor Will Need To Find An Onward Purchase

Location And Directions

Sturminster Newton is a popular and historic market town set in the heart of the Blackmore Vale, offering a strong sense of community alongside a wide range of everyday amenities. The town provides a good selection of independent shops, supermarkets, cafés, public houses and restaurants, together with primary and secondary schooling, medical facilities and leisure facilities, as well as plenty of countryside walks nearby. There are good road links to surrounding towns including Blandford Forum, Sherborne, Shaftesbury and Dorchester, while mainline railway stations at nearby Sherborne and Gillingham provide direct services to London Waterloo.

Postcode - DT10 1DU

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