Summary - PALACE COURT FLAT 8 DURNGATE STREET DORCHESTER DT1 1EU
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact, long-lease apartment with parking and communal garden near shops and transport.
Second-floor two-bedroom apartment in Dorchester town centre
Allocated off-street parking space in communal courtyard
Enclosed communal garden with westerly aspect
Very long lease (999 years from 1986); low annual ground rent £10
Annual service charge £1,050 (rises if unpaid on time)
Compact overall size (approx. 539 sq ft); standard ceiling heights
EPC C, mains gas boiler and radiators; built-in storage cupboards
Area has above-average crime and higher deprivation indices
This well-presented two-bedroom second-floor apartment sits in the heart of Dorchester within a conservation area, offering convenient town-centre living and easy access to shops, restaurants and transport links. The flat provides a practical layout with a bright sitting room, a kitchen/diner with modern units, two bedrooms and a bathroom; useful built-in storage cupboards house the boiler and immersion tank. An enclosed communal garden and one allocated off-street parking space add outdoor and parking convenience rarely found so centrally.
The property is offered as leasehold with a very long lease (999 years from 1986) and modest ground rent, making ownership straightforward. There is an annual service charge (discounted if paid on time) that covers communal maintenance; energy performance is reasonable (EPC C) and heating is by mains gas boiler to radiators. The apartment’s scale and layout suit a couple, small family, or downsizer seeking central living close to amenities, good schools and rail links.
Buyers should note material practicalities: the flat is a small apartment with standard ceiling heights and requires use of communal stairs (no lift). The surrounding area is described as having above-average crime and higher deprivation indices, which may concern some purchasers. Service charge and ground rent apply, and communal ownership means shared maintenance responsibilities. Overall this is a convenient, low-maintenance town-centre home with long lease security and attractive local amenities.
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