Summary - RYAN COURT FLAT 79 BRYANSTON STREET BLANDFORD FORUM DT11 7XE
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Secure two-bedroom retirement flat with communal gardens and town-centre convenience..
- Warden assisted over‑55s development with emergency pull cords and intercom
- Third-floor flat; check access and mobility needs (no lift stated)
- 88 years remaining on lease; leasehold tenure
- Service charge £3,677.08 pa; ground rent £218.32 pa
- Electric storage heating and wall heaters; potentially higher running costs
- Communal gardens and residents’ lounge; laundry room on site
- Off‑street residents parking on a first‑come, first‑served basis
- Town‑centre location with many amenities; local crime levels recorded high
This well-presented two-bedroom third-floor flat in Ryan Court offers secure, warden-assisted living for the over‑55s close to Blandford Forum town centre. The apartment has a bright lounge with full‑height window, a modern kitchen and shower room with Velux windows, and built-in storage throughout. Communal benefits include a residents’ lounge, laundry, lawned gardens and off‑street parking (first‑come, first‑served).
Practical considerations are clear and factual: the property is leasehold with 88 years remaining, an annual service charge of £3,677.08 and ground rent of £218.32. Heating is by electric storage heaters and some heaters are wall-mounted Dimplex units, which may be less efficient and could increase running costs compared with gas systems.
The third‑floor location and lack of a stated lift make the flat less suitable for anyone with limited mobility despite the warden support; buyers should check access arrangements. The development is in a town centre with good local amenities and schools nearby, though recorded local crime levels are high—security features and the warden system offer reassurance, but purchasers should assess personal comfort with the area.
This apartment will suit downsizers seeking low-maintenance, secure retirement accommodation with communal facilities and town-centre convenience. It also offers practical refurbishment potential for buyers who wish to update heating or personalise finishes, but budget for service charges and leasehold costs when considering affordability.
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