Summary - HOMECHESTER HOUSE FLAT 49 HIGH WEST STREET DORCHESTER DT1 1UQ
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact, low-maintenance retirement home with communal facilities and parking.
Top-floor one-bedroom retirement flat, chain-free
Approx 399 sq ft; compact layout for easy upkeep
Communal lounge, laundry, gardens and residents' parking
Lease: 99 years from 1983 — c.57 years remaining (mortgage risk)
Service charge c.£2,505pa; ground rent c.£427pa
Electric storage heating; EPC rating C
Council Tax Band A — low council tax
Area records very high crime rate; consider local safety
This compact one-bedroom top-floor apartment at Homechester House offers practical retirement living close to Dorchester town centre. The open-plan lounge-kitchen, double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and shower room are arranged for easy, low-maintenance daily life. Communal facilities include a residents’ lounge, laundry room, gardens and off-street parking, and the property is offered chain-free for a straightforward purchase.
Important buying considerations are clear: the flat is leasehold with approximately 57 years remaining on the 99-year term, which may limit mortgage options and affect resale value. Annual costs include a service charge around £2,505 and ground rent approximately £427. Accommodation is electrically heated via storage radiators and has an EPC rating of C.
This apartment suits an over-60 buyer seeking a manageable, centrally located home or investors targeting retirement lettings. The property is small (about 399 sq ft) and located in an area with higher crime statistics, so buyers should weigh local safety and space against the convenience of town-centre access, communal amenities and low council tax (Band A).
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