Description
A spacious and updated period converted apartment sitting centrally in the town, close to all the facilities.
The Dwelling - Tranters Loft is an intriguing 1st floor apartment in the heart of Sturminster Newton. Approached from Market Cross, and on through the garden, the large entrance lobby has a lift to the 1st floor and a storage area to the rear. Stairs lead to the landing with the sitting room taking in views along Sturminster's Market Place. The sitting room is particularly spacious with feature fireplace and three large windows giving light and air to the room. A dining room is off set in a large alcove off the sitting room. Two double bedrooms are quietly to the rear of the building, the principal bedroom having a wall of wardrobes. Nearer the sitting room is a family bathroom and the modernised kitchen has a full range of wall and floor units with the usual appliances.
Accommodation - See Floor Plan: A lift is in the entrance lobby with access to the landing above. The kitchen and bathroom have been upgraded in recent years.
Situation - Sturminster Newton is a traditional old market town. The town has a range of shops including traditional butchers and delicatessen, supermarket, cafes, pub, library, doctor and dental practices, health centre, churches and schools. The town also has an exceptional and active arts centre which provides a wide range of music, theatre and other events, a recreation ground and the surrounding area has some fantastic walking countryside.
Outside - The garden is offered with Tranters Loft by way of quiet enjoyment from the freeholder. The maintenance of the garden lies with Tranters Loft and is made up of fencings and a bed of mature flowers and shrubs, making for an attractive place to be. The bin area is to the street end of the property, away from the flat entrance.
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Services - Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected to the property. Mains gas central heating system.
Material Information - Standard, superfast & ultrafast broadband is available.
Mobile phone network coverage is likely inside and outside - (coverage is best provided by EE Network)
(Information from Ofcom https://www.ofcom.org.uk)
Council Tax Band: C
Agents Notes: Access for bin storage is towards the road through the side gate, for use of bins to both Tranters Loft and Old Bakery
Rights of Way: Old Bakery has some 'emergency' access to their rear door through the garden
Parking: Town Permits are available from the Council (subject to status)
Lease: Originally a 125 year lease from June 1988, thereby with 87 years remaining. This lease will be extended by the statutory 90 years prior to the sale of Tranters Loft.
Service Charge: Ad hoc basis.
Ground Rent: £75 per annum paid annually in July for current lease.
Building Insurance currently £235.70 per annum paid in March.
