Description
A stylish and elegant three bedroom, three bathroom apartment with a large terrace and additional balcony located on the second floor of the prestigious landmark residence.
The Property - The Royal Pavilion, a prominent building, set around a central private piazza, is a significant architectural landmark for Poundbury, and is a luxurious collection of twenty apartments that brings to Dorchester design standards normally associated with Knightsbridge in London. Poundbury is a master-planned community on the western edge of Dorchester, the historic County town of Dorset. Covering 400 acres of Duchy of Cornwall Land, it is the vision of HRH The Prince of Wales, who, using the renowned Master Planner Leon Krier, has achieved a truly integrated and mixed-use development.
Between Queen Mother Square and Pavilion Green, this exceptional apartment building has its roots in the scale and design of traditional grand civic buildings, with classical stone colonnades, beautiful terraces with ornate ironwork and a signature new tower with triumphal arch.
Royal Pavilion is the design of Ben Pentreath, a London-based architect who specialises in buildings that seamlessly fit their environment, often drawing from classical inspiration the Royal Pavilion is the most significant commission for Poundbury to date. Named after one of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother's racehorses, the Royal Pavilion borrows its lineage from the famous seaside retreat built at Brighton in 1787 for George Prince of Wales, who became the Prince Regent in 1811.
Accommodation - Beautifully presented throughout and perfect for a contemporary lifestyle, this splendid apartment exudes a sense of luxury and offers a wealth of superb features including well proportioned rooms with high ceilings, tall sash windows and a luxury kitchen. The high specification extends to the lighting, underfloor heating, and Porcelanosa tiles in the bathroom and en-suites. From the spacious entrance hall, double doors open to the elegant living room which is a particular feature of this property being flooded with light from its full-length windows on two sides. French doors open onto a large open terrace providing a wonderful spot for al fresco entertaining and relaxation. Double doors open to the impressive kitchen which benefits from a range of full integrated appliances and a large island unit together with a pantry and separate utility room. French doors provide further access to the terrace.
The principle bedroom suite includes a superb bathroom with a separate shower, a dressing room and, accessed from the bedroom via French doors, a delightful balcony. There are two further double bedrooms, both with dressing rooms, wardrobes and ensuite shower rooms and a separate cloakroom located off the hallway.
Outside - Residents will benefit from two oversize parking spaces located within the secure underground car park. Each apartment has a dedicated lockable store within the basement.
Situation - The apartment is situated in a convenient location on Queen Mother Square, which provides a good range of amenities including Waitrose, 20-bedroom Duchess of Cornwall Inn, butchers, gallery, coffee houses, restaurants and garden centre.
Across the Poundbury development there are a variety of boutiques, a veterinary practice, dentist surgery and doctor's surgery along with several specialist outlets. The Monart Luxury Day Spa offers discounts for residents on treatments and beauty products.
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Services - Mains electric, water and mains drainage. BT fibre and Sky TV.
Local Authority
District Council Tel: 01305 221000
Broadband: Ultrafast broadband is available in the area with 1800 Mbps download speeds.
Mobile Phone: Network coverage is reported to be limited indoors and likely outdoors. (Information from https://www.ofcom.org.uk)
Material Information - Council Tax Band G
EPC B
Royal Pavilion benefits from a lift to all floors, including the garage level.
Lease Details
We have been informed by our seller that the property is on a 250-year lease with currently 242 years remaining.
Annual service charge £10,200.00.
Manco charge 2: We are advised that a sum of £200 per annum is payable to the Poundbury Estate Company.
