Peelers Court, St Andrews Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6

A well maintained but not fully modernised, 1-bed upper ground floor apartment with double-aspects and magnificent views across the town and countryside

SITUATION: Peelers Court is located on the site of a former Police Station and is less than a 0.25 walk into the vibrant town centre of Bridport with its mainly independent shops, twice-weekly street market, arts centre, Electric Palace theatre/cinema, leisure centre with indoor swimming pool, vintage and artists‘ quadrant, medical centre, minor injuries unit, dentists‘ practices and wide range of social and recreational clubs and organisations together with U3A groups.

There are walkways into West Bay some 2 miles to the south where there are beaches, a fishing harbour and gateway to the Jurassic Coastline and South West Coastal Paths.

THE PROPERTY: This flat is situated on the upper ground floor and enjoys a double-aspect attracting good natural light to the living/dining room and views over the town to countryside and hills which can also be enjoyed from the covered balcony which is ideal for garden pots and sitting out.

The property was built in 2003 and is now in need of some cosmetic updating. The original kitchen has been replaced but the bathroom (with bath and shower over) is still original.

This is a purpose-built retirement complex comprising 59 properties over 4 floors with two staircases and a central lift. There is a Development Manager with an office on site manned during business hours, residents‘ lounge providing a venue for activities and socialising, a laundry room, guest suite and delightful communal gardens with pergola/seating area. Occupancy is limited to those over 60 years with a second occupant over 55 years and pets are permitted subject to management approval. There is also a residents-only parking area and limited storage for mobility scooters.

DIRECTIONS: From the centre of Bridport walking east take the first left-hand closed-off road (Barrack Street). Continue walking into St Andrews Road and the rising entrance into Peelers Court will be found on the left-hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION comprises the following:
Main entrance door with door bell and letter box opening off the upper ground floor landing to:
HALL with large walk-in storage/airing cupboard with light fitted housing the Gledhill Pulsacoil hot water cylinder with range of shelving provided ideal for linen storage. Additional cupboard with electric consumer unit at shoulder height and some space for storage.
SITTING/DINING ROOM: A good-sized and light room with dual aspects to superb views and a fully-glazed door with opening side window to the rail-enclosed BALCONY. Slimline double, mainly glazed doors open to the
SHAPED KITCHEN with modernised wood-doored fittings comprising wall cupboards and base cupboards with black work surfaces over incorporating a 4-ring induction hob with hood over, a single drainer stainless steel sink unit with window to the extensive views to the front, upright cupboard section with waist-height oven. Under-unit space for fridge and freezer. Wall-mounted Dimplex convector heater.
BEDROOM: A shaped room with dressing table area looking out to the views across Bothen Hill. Dimplex electric panel heater. Built-in wardrobe with two sliding and folding mirrored doors with easy-reach hanging rail and shelf over.
BATHROOM comprising a panelled bath with handgrips and shower over with curtain fitted, a vanity unit with wash basin and wall mounted mirror with light/shaver point over, together with a low level WC. Fully-tiled walls. Dimplex wall-mounted convector heater. Wall-mounted towel rail/radiator.

OUTSIDE
There is a residents-only parking area, an outbuilding with some mobility scooter storage/charging to the front.

To the north and west sides, there are large communal gardens rising behind the development with a level area enjoying a pergola with outside seating space, all well-tended.

SERVICES: Mains water, drainage and electricity. There is no mains gas connected. Electric heating. Double-glazed windows. Council Tax Band ‘C‘.

Broadband coverage: Check Ofcom website

Mobile signal: Check Ofcom website

Flood risk: Check gov.uk, check long term flood risk

TENURE: Leasehold for 125 years from 2003. Service charge for the 6 month period until 31 August 2026 and the ground rent is approx £192.50 for this period. Service charges include buildings‘ insurance, maintenance of communal areas, water rates and window cleaning.

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