
Wessex Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1

- PROPERTY TYPE
Apartment
- BEDROOMS
1
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Key features
- First floor appartment
- One double bedroom
- Over 60's
- 125 years lease commencing 2014
- Residents parking
Description
Situated in close proximity to Dorchester Town Centre, Barnes Lodge is modern development of one and two bedroom apartments for the over 55’s. Access to the building is gained via a communal entrance hall way with electric fob and coded access, where you are then greeted by a communal lounge and reception desk. Located on the first floor, this deceptively spacious one bedroom apartment comprises entrance hall with most useful and large storage cupboard, doors leading to the sitting room, shower room with modern white suite and double bedroom with fitted wardrobe.
From the sitting room is a well-appointed kitchen fitted a range of white gloss, floor and wall mounted units as well as integrated appliances including; eye level electric oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood over and fridge/freezer.
SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
Leasehold – 125 years commencing 2014
Service charge £1,758.72 (2 x 6 monthly payments)
Ground Rent £644.44 payable twice yearly (Increasing in 2028 in line with the RPI index
Council Tax Band C
Barnes Lodge is a delightful development of 40 one and two bedroom apartments located in the historic town of Dorchester. The nearby bustling high street is home to a number of specialist shops, boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops and high street chains with a Sainsbury’s close by. The Dorset County Hospital is a short walk away with a number of pharmacies available on the high street. Barnes Lodge is ideally located with access to regular bus routes, a short walk to Dorchester West and South train stations offering services to Weymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, Gloucester and London Waterloo. The Lodge manager is on hand throughout the day to support the Owners and keep the development in perfect shape as well as arranging many regular events in the Owners’ Lounge from coffee mornings to games afternoons. A Guest Suite is available for your friends and family to stay in. In addition, you are entitled to use of the Guest Suites at all Churchill Living developments across the country. Prices are available from the Lodge Manager. Barnes Lodge has been designed with safety and security at the forefront, the apartment has an emergency Careline system installed, monitored by the onsite Lodge Manager during the day and 24 hours, 365 days a year by the Careline team. A Careline integrated intruder alarm, secure video entry system and sophisticated fire and smoke detection systems throughout both the apartment and communal areas provide unrivalled peace of mind. Barnes
Outside there is a residents parking area and well maintained communal gardens bordered with a variety of established flowers and shrubs. There is also a bin store and electric mobility scooter charging point.
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Particulars- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: TBC
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Wessex Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1
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