Summary - SWANBRIDGE COURT FLAT 17 LONDON ROAD DORCHESTER DT1 1NF
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Ready-to-move-in one-bedroom retirement flat with lift, parking and communal gardens..
First-floor McCarthy & Stone retirement apartment with lift access
Allocated parking space plus visitor parking available
Good-size sitting room, modern kitchen and double bedroom
Compact overall size circa 424 sq ft — efficient but small
Service charge £3,031.66pa; ground rent £428.82pa; 1% resale fee
Leasehold with ~90 years remaining; resale restrictions apply
Electric storage heating (no gas) and EPC rating B
Medium flood risk in the area — check latest Environment Agency info
Quiet, convenient and ready to move into, this first-floor McCarthy & Stone retirement apartment sits close to Dorchester town centre. The well-proportioned sitting room links to a modern kitchen; the double bedroom has a fitted wardrobe and there is a shower room with tiled walls. Lift access and communal gardens make daily life easier, and an allocated parking space plus visitor bays are included.
Practical running costs include an EPC rating of B and mains services; heating is via electric storage heaters. The lease has about 90 years remaining. Annual service charge and ground rent apply, and a 1% fee is payable to the developer on resale—important costs to factor into your budget.
The building is part of a self-contained retirement community with easy access to shops, healthcare, and transport links. Broadband and mobile signal are strong, and the town’s amenities and riverside walks are within easy reach. Note the property is compact at about 424 sq ft and best suited to a single person or couple looking to downsize.
Buyers should be aware of a medium flood risk in the area and that the home uses electric storage heating rather than gas. The service charge is significant relative to the price, and the leasehold tenure carries standard restrictions for retirement developments.
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