£157,500

1 bed flat for sale

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Retirement
Leasehold

£157,500

1 bed flat for sale

Peverell Avenue East, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1

1 bed
1 bath
1 reception
EPC rating: B

Key Information

Tenure:
Leasehold (119 years)
Service charge:
£5,199 per year
Council tax band:
B
Ground rent:
Ground rent date of next review:

Local area information

Property location

Nearby amenities

  • Damers First School 0.2 miles
  • The Thomas Hardye School 0.5 miles
  • Dorchester West 0.8 miles
  • Dorchester South 1.1 miles

These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.

Features and description

  • Leasehold
This well appointed first floor one bedroom apartment is situated within Melrose Court, an over 55's development located within the heart of Poundbury, enjoying wonderful views over The Great Field. The apartment offers accommodation that is well presented throughout comprising generous open plan living accommodation, a double bedroom and a wet room. The Melrose Court development is designed tor people with extra care and support needs to live independently. EPC rating B.

Situation

Poundbury is an urban development of the County Town of Dorchester and is King Charles III vision of the development of new communities in the 21st century. It is designed to be a sustainable development where it is possible to meet a higher proportion of daily needs on foot, rather than relying upon a car. Within walking distance to the property there are a plethora of amenities including Waitrose, The Duchess of Cornwall Hotel and Restaurant and an ever-growing range of bistros, coffee shops, beauty salons, shops, hairdressers, dentists, medical centre and garden centre. The Great Field is a short walk away and offers a wonderful open space and play area. A Monart luxury spa is situated within the Royal Pavilion, Queen Mother Square and the Dorset County Hospital is also nearby.

Melrose Court

Melrose Court is a range of stylish one and two bedroom self contained apartments, designed for over 55s looking for comfort and independent living, with the added benefit of care and support packages available to access at an additional cost. Each apartment is ideally located within the development, and has full access to all the communal areas and facilities.
Melrose Court has been designed for your comfort and security, whilst offering a high quality lifestyle. Finishes include underfloor heating, vertical blinds fitted to all windows, carpets and vinyl flooring throughout, television points in lounge and bedrooms and wifi is available.

Accommodation

Communal Entrance

Melrose Court offers lifts to all floors, communal courtyard gardens, a landscaped terraced garden, a car park, activity room, communal dining room, fully furnished guest suite available to rent and an assisted bathroom with spa bath.

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Hallway (2.79m x 1.80m (excluding storage space) (9'02" x 5)

Entrance is gained via a generous hallway that houses two useful storage cupboards and provides access to al accommodation.

Sitting Room (4.47m x 3.81m (max) (14'08" x 12'06" (max)))

The sitting room receives plentiful natural light gained via double glazed windows overlooking The Great Field. The room is finished in tasteful decor and offers both telephone and television points.

Kitchen (3.00m x 2.18m (9'10 x 7'02"))

The kitchen is well appointed, fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base level units that provide ample storage options with roll top work surface over. There is a stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer and integral appliances comprising an oven with an electric hob and extractor hood over. Space is provided for additional appliances. The room is finished with vinyl flooring, part tiled walls and spot lighting.

Bedroom (4.47m x 3.45m (14'08" x 11'04"))

The bedroom enjoys generous dimensions and receives plentiful natural light gained via a front facing aspect. There is a wall mounted radiator and the room benefits from Jack and Jill en-suite facilities.

Wet Room (2.97m x 2.18m (9'09" x 7'02"))

The Jack and Jill wet room is tastefully fitted, offering a low level wc, a wash hand basin and a large walk in shower with ceramic wall tiling. There is a fitted mirror with a shaver socket and the room is finished with non-slip vinyl flooring.

Eligibility Requirements

The buyer must:-
• Not be home-owner or named on a mortgage. Applicants in the process of selling their home will be considered.
• Live in or have worked or lived in West Dorset or surrounding Districts Weymouth & Portland, North Dorset, Purbeck, South Somerset, East Devon during the last 5 years.
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to meet the financial cost of residing in the Scheme.
• Be aged 55 or over and be able to live safely on their own with some support. (there will be circumstances in which younger adults with disabilities who would benefit from living in an Extra Care scheme be considered.)
• Be able to live independently with some support
• Meet one or more of the Care and Support Conditions:
• Would benefit from an extra care environment to help them continue living in the community.
• Be frail or permanently disabled
• Exhibit some cognitive dysfunction, possibly with short term memory loss and some disorientation
• Experience depression or some other mental illness, which is effectively managed through appropriate treatment and support and be likely to derive psychological benefit from living in this setting
• Have a degree of learning disability.
• Already receiving care
• Have identified unmet care needs
• Have a health or housing need but are currently independent because of the provision of care and support.

Service Charges

Monthly service charge (including sinking fund and support charge) - £489.08
Building Insurance - £4.68
Management fee - £9.48
Total Monthly charge - £503.24

Agents Notes

The property is offered at a 75% share.

Lease length - 125 years from and including 1 April 2017

All potential buyers must be assessed as being eligible for the scheme and affordability. No sale can be agreed until this process has taken place. Details regarding this can be supplied via Parkers.

For further information on Poundbury including covenants and stipulations, please visit

There is an annual Manco charge with charges varying between £210 and £300 dependent upon location.

Services

All apartments within Melrose Court have their own water, electricity and heating meters. Underfloor heating with individual controls for each room. Any charges for the communal areas is included within the monthly service charge.

Local Authorities

Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1XJ

Tel: We are advised that the council tax band is B

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