Summary - APARTMENT 29, FLEUR DE LIS, MIDDLEMARSH STREET, DORCHESTER, POUNDBURY DT1 3GX
2 bed 2 bath Retirement Property
Characterful two-bedroom retirement flat with Great Field views and communal facilities.
Third-floor whole-apartment with lift and views over the Great Field
Dual-aspect sitting/dining room with attractive circular windows
Two bedrooms; principal bedroom with ensuite shower room
Service charge £3,710.69 pa (2025) and additional management fee £295 pa
Ground rent £613.46 pa — notable ongoing cost
Lease 98 years remaining (from 1998) — affects mortgageability/value
Electric storage heating (higher running costs than gas)
Communal lounge, landscaped garden, guest suite and covered parking
A well-presented third-floor retirement apartment occupying the whole top floor of an attractive neo‑Gothic block in Poundbury. The dual-aspect sitting/dining room and circular windows give a distinctive character, while far-reaching views over the Great Field create a peaceful outlook for daily living.
Designed for independent retirement living, the apartment includes two bedrooms (principal with ensuite), a separate kitchen with integrated appliances, a wet room, built-in storage and a lift to all floors. Residents benefit from a communal lounge, landscaped gardens, a bookable guest suite and covered off-street parking — practical features for visitors and family stays.
Notable running costs and tenure details are set out plainly: the lease has 98 years remaining, the 2025 service charge is £3,710.69 pa and the ground rent is £613.46 pa. Heating is by electric storage heaters, which can be more expensive than gas alternatives. Pets are not permitted and the property is age-restricted (55+).
This apartment suits downsizers seeking a low‑maintenance, characterful home in a well-served development close to Pummery Square and Queen Mother Square amenities. Buyers should factor in the lease length and ongoing service charges when assessing affordability and future resale options.
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