Summary - Crown Street, DT1 DT1 3SE
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Light two-bedroom home with parking and easy access to shops and transport.
First-floor two-bedroom apartment, approx. 854 sq ft
Allocated off-street parking space in communal courtyard
EPC rating B; gas central heating and double glazing
No private garden; limited external amenity space
Leasehold with c.113 years remaining (125-year lease from 2020)
Shared-ownership option: 70% for £175,000; staircasing available
One-off £480 fee payable to Aster on sale; annual Manco £225
Service charge £218.84 (100% purchase) or combined £420.79 (shared)
This well-presented two-bedroom, first-floor apartment sits in Poundbury and delivers light, practical living across about 854 sq ft. The layout includes a generous reception room, modern kitchen, principal en-suite and a family bathroom; double glazing and gas central heating provide efficient comfort. An allocated parking space in the communal courtyard and an EPC rating of B are useful everyday benefits.
There are two straightforward purchase routes: 70% shared ownership at £175,000 (staircasing available) with a combined monthly charge including rent and service of around £420.79, or 100% purchase at £250,000 with a lower monthly service charge of £218.84. The lease was granted from March 2020 with approximately 113 years remaining; the property also carries an NHBC guarantee until October 2029.
Practical considerations are clear and factual. There is no private garden or notable external view; outdoor space is limited to the communal courtyard. Buyers should note a one-off £480 fee payable to Aster on sale and an annual Manco charge of £225. The property suits buyers seeking a low-maintenance town-centre home close to shops, cafés, transport links and green space in Poundbury.
Overall this apartment offers a comfortable, low-upkeep base with flexible purchase options and strong local amenities. It is particularly appropriate for first-time buyers wanting a manageable home or downsizers seeking proximity to shops and services, provided they are comfortable with leasehold/shared-ownership arrangements.
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