Summary - Bowes Lyon Place, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3DA
2 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Care-ready, low-maintenance living close to shops, health services and social amenities.
- Spacious two-bedroom apartment with long west-facing balcony
- Lift access, communal restaurant, garden room and wellbeing suite
- Well-presented interior, modern fitted kitchen, walk-in storage
- EPC B and gas central heating for reasonable efficiency
- Service charge very high (£13,249.26 for 2024/25)
- Annual ground rent £510 and 1% resale contingency fee
- Broadband speeds slow; council tax band E (above average)
- Parking available to rent (£250pa) but not guaranteed
This light, two-bedroom apartment in Bowes Lyon Place offers a comfortable, low-effort home in Poundbury designed for older residents. The sitting room and both bedrooms open onto a long westerly balcony, creating a pleasant outdoor space for afternoon sun and alfresco dining. The building provides lift access, communal facilities (restaurant, garden room, wellbeing suite, activities) and on-site support so owners can remain independent while having care available if needed.
Internally the apartment is well presented with a modern fitted kitchen, useful walk-in storage and a fully tiled walk-in shower. EPC rating B and gas central heating provide reasonable running efficiency. There is scope to personalise finishes where desired, but the layout is ready to use as a principal home.
Notable costs and conditions are material: a high service charge (£13,249.26 for 2024/25), annual ground rent (£510) and an additional Manco charge (£225–£315). One parking space may be rented for c.£250 per year; street parking is available nearby. Buyers should also note a 1% resale contingency fee, the building’s inclusion under the Building Safety Act 2022, and that purchasers will be interviewed by the house manager prior to sale.
Poundbury’s village-style amenities, Waitrose and health services are within easy walking distance, making this a convenient choice for those seeking a sociable, low-maintenance base in Dorchester. Broadband speeds are reported as slow and council tax is band E (above average), factors to consider alongside the clear lifestyle advantages.
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