Summary - BAINTON HOUSE FLAT 2 SOUTH STREET SHERBORNE DT9 3LY
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Central town living with generous rooms and private off-street parking.
Large 945 sq ft ground-floor plan with high ceilings and period features
Principal bedroom with ensuite; second double bedroom and dressing room
Conservatory adds extra living/dining space with courtyard access
Ample off-street parking available
Leasehold with ~90 years remaining; third share of the freehold
Service charge approximately £1,200 per year
Solid brick walls (likely no insulation) — possible retrofit needed
No substantial private garden; town-centre frontage onto pavement
Set in the heart of Sherborne, this spacious two-bedroom ground-floor apartment offers easy, single-level living ideal for downsizers or professionals. High ceilings, an ornate fireplace and sash-style windows give period character, while the conservatory adds flexible living space with direct access to a small paved courtyard. The principal bedroom includes an ensuite; a second double bedroom and separate dressing/storage room increase practicality.
Practical benefits include ample off-street parking, a separate utility room, good built-in storage and a large lounge (approx. 5.61 x 4.45m). The property totals about 945 sq ft, with mains gas boiler heating, double glazing and low flood risk — all convenient for everyday comfort and low disruption.
Note the apartment is leasehold with approximately 90 years remaining and an average service charge of £1,200 per year; ownership is a third share of the freehold. The building dates from the 1930–1949 period and has solid brick walls with assumed no insulation — purchasers may want to factor potential retrofit or insulation works into future maintenance plans.
Overall this is a well-presented, centrally located home that suits someone seeking town-centre convenience, period character and manageable single-level living. It will also appeal to buy-to-let investors seeking a ready-to-rent property in an affluent, low-risk area, though lease length and service charges are important considerations.
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