Summary - 10 Bowes Lyon Court, 2, Bowes Lyon Place, Poundbury, DORCHESTER DT1 3DA
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Spacious, secure retirement apartment with excellent on-site facilities in central Poundbury..
Ground-floor apartment with high ceilings and Georgian-style windows
Integrated Neff kitchen appliances; modern shower room
Double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and extra storage
Underfloor heating included in service charge (energy efficient)
Extensive on-site facilities: restaurant, lounge, orangery, wellness suite
CQC-registered care onsite; 24-hour emergency call and one hour weekly domestic help
High annual service charge (£10,240.94) — covers many services but is expensive
Leasehold (~117 years); ground rent £435 pa; broadband reported slow
This well-presented ground-floor apartment in Bowes Lyon Court offers comfortable, low-maintenance retirement living in the heart of Poundbury. High ceilings and Georgian-style windows create a bright, airy living room; the fitted kitchen includes integrated Neff appliances and the bedroom benefits from a walk-in wardrobe and good built-in storage. Underfloor heating and a modern bathroom add practical comfort.
Bowes Lyon Court is a purpose-built Retirement Living Plus development (age 70+), with extensive on-site amenities: a restaurant, café lounge, orangery, library, billiards room, wellness suite, salon and a guest suite for visitors. There is an estates team, CQC-registered care staff, 24-hour emergency call system and one hour of domestic assistance included each week, giving reassurance and flexible care options.
Practical points to note: the property is leasehold (approx. 117 years remaining) with a high annual service charge that covers heating, water, communal maintenance and many services. Underground parking is by permit (approx. £250pa) and there is a modest ground rent with the next review in 2031. Broadband is available but reported as slow in this listing.
This apartment suits downsizers seeking a sociable, secure retirement base with extensive communal facilities and on-site care options, while accepting the higher running costs associated with a full-service retirement development.
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