Description
A generously proportioned two double bedroom retirement apartment, built by McCarthy & Stone, overlooking the communal gardens in the heart of Dorchester, with residents' permit parking.
The Property - Situated on the first floor, this generous apartment benefits from having no property above and is accessible via a lift. Forming part of a popular McCarthy & Stone development for the over 55s, the property is offered for sale with no onward chain and is conveniently positioned close to Dorchester town centre. Residents enjoy an excellent range of communal facilities, including an on-site House Manager, 24-hour Careline system, residents' lounge, laundry room, guest suite, residents' parking and beautifully maintained communal gardens.
The apartment offers level access and well-proportioned accommodation throughout. The entrance hall provides access to all principal rooms and includes useful storage cupboards, an airing cupboard and a separate cloakroom with WC.
The sitting room is a bright and spacious reception room with ample space for both sitting and dining furniture, enjoying a pleasant outlook over the communal gardens. The adjoining kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of wall and base units, an eye-level integrated oven, electric hob, space and plumbing for a washing machine, and space for a fridge/freezer. A breakfast bar by the window provides an ideal place to sit and enjoy the outlook.
There are two generous double bedrooms, both benefitting from fitted wardrobes, while the bathroom is fitted with a suite including a shower over the bath.
Further benefits include UPVC double glazing and electric heating throughout, creating a comfortable and low-maintenance home within this friendly and established retirement community.
Outside - Residents can enjoy the use of the well-maintained communal gardens, which feature sweeping areas of lawn, mature flower borders, small boundary trees and pleasant patio seating areas.
Parking is available by way of a licence issued by First Port at a cost of £250 per annum.
Situation - Dorchester offers an excellent range of shopping, dining and leisure facilities, with a variety of cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities all within easy reach, particularly around the town centre and the Brewery Square development. The town provides a welcoming and convenient setting for day-to-day living, with everything close at hand.
It is also well served for healthcare and transport, with Dorset County Hospital situated nearby and both Dorchester South and Dorchester West stations providing regular mainline services to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads respectively, making the area well connected for visiting family and wider travel.
Surrounding Dorchester is some of Dorset's most attractive countryside, with a network of scenic footpaths and bridleways offering lovely walks. The nearby Jurassic Coast is within easy reach, providing stunning coastal scenery, beaches and opportunities to enjoy the outdoors at a relaxed pace.
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Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage.
Modern electric heating.
Broadband - Ultrafast speed available
Mobile - There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom's website for more details. (https://www.ofcom.org.uk)
Council Tax Band: D (Dorset Council - 01305 251010)
Material Information - Lease Details
The vendor has advised that the property is offered on a 125 year lease from 1st November 2006 (105 years remaining). Occupiers must be aged 55+ years. Pets may be considered with prior permission from FirstPort Property Management.
Service Charges
We have been advised that the service charge is payable half-yearly, with the most recent payment being £3,128.02 for the period 01/03/2026 to 31/08/2026 (£6,256.04 per annum). The service charge includes buildings insurance, water rates, laundry facilities, communal amenities, buggy charging facilities, and external window cleaning. The ground rent is £460.00 per annum, payable bi-annually in March and September alongside the service charge.
Please note that the landlord takes 1% of the property sale price on sale.
Photographs were taken in July 2026.
