2 Bed Apartment For Sale

A 2 bedroom first floor retirement apartment overlooking pretty communal gardens in quiet location within walking distance of the town centre


SITUATION: Meadow Court is a complex of retirement apartments offering independent living situated at the end of a quiet lane adjoining the riverside and meadows with easily accessed walkway to Morrisons and on to the coast some 1.5 miles distant to the south at West Bay.

Meadow Court is within a 10 minute gently sloping walk into the town centre of Bridport where there is a range of mainly independent shops, popular twice weekly street market, medical centre, dentists' practices, cafe's, the Electric Palace theatre/cinema and Leisure Centre with indoor swimming pool and fitness suites. The town square, known as Bucky Doo, hosts a wide variety of events and festivals all year round. Bridport is a vibrant town with many organisations, clubs and community projects.

THE PROPERTY is located on the first floor of the building facing south over the central gardens. The communal gardens provide a river bank with seating area, a central pergola with lawns, outside recycling areas and washing lines. This is a lovely location for active retirement. Occupancy is restricted to those over 60 years of age.

This flat has recently been updated with the installation of new kitchen and shower room suites including new non-slip safety flooring by approved local tradesmen according to safety regulations and are under guarantee and with neutral decor throughout. New carpets are needed to both bedrooms to suit the next buyer's style.

DIRECTIONS: From the centre of Bridport travelling south along South Street, take the first turning left into Folly Mill Lane. Proceed almost to the end of the lane and bear right and Meadow Court is situated at the head of the cul-de-sac.

THE ACCOMMODATION comprises the following:
Communal front entrance door with entry phone system opening to a large COMMUNAL STAIRCASE. A private entrance door on the left opens to the:
ENTRANCE HALL: Entry phone, shelved storage cupboard and second cupboard with modern Ariston water heater. Glazed door opening to:
LOUNGE featuring a large picture window to the south overlooking the gardens.
KITCHEN newly fitted with modern range of Howdens wall and base cupboards and work surfaces, inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and window over, space for cooker, extractor fan, space for fridge/freezer and washing machine, acrylic splashbacks.
DOUBLE BEDROOM with window to north and built-in wardrobe cupboard.
BEDROOM 2: A good-sized room with views over the town to the north.
SHOWER ROOM with modern white suite comprising a double walk-in shower cubicle with marble-effect acrylic panels and glazed screen, vanity unit with inset wash basin and WC.

OUTSIDE
There are delightful and well-tended communal garden spaces including a central pergola and lawns with colourful planted areas and a sloping lawn to the river boundary overlooking the meadows beyond with walkways to Morrisons supermarket and to riverside walks.

There is a COMMUNAL PARKING AREA and dustbin and outdoor clothes drying areas.

TENURE: Please ask the Agent for more information.

The apartment is leasehold with a term of 99 from September 1987 leaving 62 years remaining. Anchor/Hanover manage the development and levy a monthly service charge of £208.12 which includes a peppercorn ground rent, building insurance, upkeep of all communal areas and window cleaning. There is a development manager who oversees the upkeep of the buildings and grounds.

SERVICES: Mains water, drainage and electricity. Council Tax Band 'B'.

TELEPHONE AND BROADBAND: Superfast Fibre Broadband Speeds of approx. 64-80 Mbps available with Openreach. Good mobile coverage on all networks.

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