Summary - Bowes Lyon Place, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3DA
2 bed 2 bath Retirement Property
Generous third-floor home with balcony and full communal facilities for over-70s.
Extremely large 1,282 sq ft two-bedroom retirement apartment
A spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom third-floor apartment in the heart of Poundbury, offered chain-free and purpose-built for Retirement Living Plus. At roughly 1,282 sq ft this apartment feels more like a small house, with a long balcony running the length of the open-plan living/dining room, generous bedrooms (one with walk-in wardrobe), plentiful built-in storage and two wet rooms for accessible living.
The development, constructed in 2016, provides on-site support, 24/7 estate management, communal social spaces, a table-service restaurant and organised activities — practical and social benefits for purchasers aged 70 and over. Underfloor heating to the apartment, a garage parking option and maintained communal grounds add convenience and low day-to-day maintenance for residents.
Buyers should note the material ongoing costs and tenure conditions. The advertised annual service charge is high (£13,924.68), with a half-yearly ground rent charge also payable; parking and storage are available only subject to availability and extra cost. The building is leasehold (about 116 years remaining), subject to the Building Safety Act 2022, and residents are required to meet an interview with the house manager before purchase.
This apartment suits buyers seeking a generous, low-maintenance home in a carefully managed retirement community within walkable Poundbury. It offers lifestyle and social facilities uncommon in standard flats, but the high service charge and additional fees should be considered when assessing running costs.
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