Summary - 20 CHESIL PLACE DORCHESTER DT1 1AF
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Central Dorchester living with 24-hour care and private parking.
Ground-floor apartment with wheelchair-friendly layout and emergency pull cord
Two double bedrooms both with fitted wardrobes
On-site close care: 24-hour emergency cover and daily trained-staff visits
Long lease (126 years) and no ground rent
Off-street residents’ parking and private communal entrance
Service charge high: £702.90 pcm (£8,434.80 pa)
Central Dorchester location — short walk to shops, Brewery Square and stations
Local area shows very high crime and notable deprivation
Designed specifically for residents aged over 65, this deceptively spacious ground-floor apartment at Chesil Place combines central Dorchester convenience with on-site close care. The development includes 24-hour emergency cover, daily visits from trained staff, communal lounge and dining facilities, and purpose-built accessibility features such as wheelchair-friendly access and an emergency pull cord in the shower room. Two double bedrooms, a bay-windowed reception room and a fitted kitchen provide comfortable, low-maintenance living for a single occupant or couple.
The apartment benefits from a long lease (126 years), no ground rent and off-street residents’ parking. It sits within walking distance of Dorchester’s shops, Brewery Square leisure amenities and both railway stations for links to London and Bristol. Ultrafast broadband is available and the flat is gas centrally heated with security entry phone and a private door from the communal lobby.
Important practical points: the development carries a substantial service charge of £702.90 per month (approx. £8,434.80 per year), and the wider area records high crime levels and higher-than-average deprivation — factors buyers should consider for security and insurance. Communal grounds are modest and the apartment is modestly styled; cosmetic updating would increase appeal but no major remedial works appear necessary.
Chain-free and aimed at those seeking a secure, supported city-centre retirement base with strong local amenities, this apartment offers easy living with built-in care provision — balanced by ongoing service costs and local area challenges.
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