Summary - KING EDWARDS COURT 4 ABBEY WALK SHAFTESBURY SP7 8BB
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Light, central two-bedroom with parking and communal garden, ideal as a starter home.
Two double bedrooms on the ground floor with communal garden access
Allocated off-street parking space included
Chain-free sale, convenient central Shaftesbury location
Lease c.85 years remaining — will need prompt renewal
Service charge low at c. £615.24 per year
EPC rating D; assumed uninsulated stone walls may need attention
Mains gas boiler and radiators; double glazing install date unknown
Local area records higher crime levels — factor into security plans
This ground-floor two double-bedroom apartment sits in a historic stone courtyard just a short walk from Park Walk and Castle Hill, offering easy access to Shaftesbury’s shops and elevated countryside views. The accommodation is compact and light, with a living room, fitted kitchen, bathroom and access to communal gardens plus an allocated parking space — sensible practical benefits for first-time buyers.
The building has period character and stone elevations but shows plainly where investment would add value: assumed uninsulated limestone walls and an unknown-age double glazing installation mean energy efficiency could be improved. The boiler and radiators run on mains gas and the EPC is rated D, so modest upgrades could reduce running costs and increase comfort.
Important practical points: the lease has about 85 years remaining and will need renewal relatively soon; that is a material issue for mortgageability and future sale value. Service charge is modest at c. £615.24 pa and council tax band is low, which helps running costs. Note the local area records higher crime levels, and the apartment is small overall — buyers should weigh size against location and communal benefits.
For a first-time buyer or investor wanting a town-centre starter, this apartment offers a chain-free purchase, communal garden use and a useful parking space. With selective updating — insulation, windows assessment and cosmetic refresh — this flat could become a comfortable home or a straightforward rental with decent tenant appeal.
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