Culliford Road, Dorchester, DT1 1PU

Offered with no forward chain and set within a conservation area is this delightful two-bedroom second-floor apartment, perfectly situated in the highly desirable Maen Gardens. This spacious residence offers a perfect blend of comfort, modern convenience, and independent living, complete with a well-equipped kithen, a good sized living room, two bathrooms, full lift access, plentiful spaces for parking situated in the shared parking area, and access to beautifully maintained communal gardens. EPC rating B.

Situation - Dorchester, the county town of Dorset, is a vibrant historic market town that blends rich heritage with modern amenities. Known for its Roman origins and literary links to Thomas Hardy, the town, and the fabulous Brewery Square, offers a wide range of shops, cafés, restaurants, and cultural attractions such as the Dorset Museum and the Keep Military Museum. Dorchester benefits from excellent travel links, with two railway stations providing direct services to London Waterloo, Bristol, and Weymouth, as well as good road connections via the A35 and A37. The surrounding areas include picturesque villages, rolling countryside, and the nearby Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site offering stunning coastal walks and beaches. Residents and visitors also enjoy access to leisure centres, schools, parks, and weekly markets, making Dorchester and its surroundings an attractive place to live and explore.

Maen Gardens - Maen Gardens is designed to ensure every practical detail has been carefully considered for effortless daily living. The building features a secure intercom entry system for added peace of mind, while also benefiting from an external communal bin store. This hassle-free lifestyle is further enhanced by professional cleaning of the communal areas, which is fully covered by the monthly maintenance fee.

Entrance - A communal entrance provides access to the stairs and a lift leading to all floors. Stepping through the front door, you are greeted by a welcoming hallway that seamlessly connects all rooms and features two deep storage cupboards.

Living Room - The heart of the home is the living room, a good-sized space enhanced by plentiful natural light. This welcoming room boasts a large feature window that frames delightful, elevated views over the surrounding local green spaces, and is tastefully finished with neutral decor and soft carpeting.

Kitchen - The well-equipped kitchen comes with a range of wall and base level units, a one-and-a-half sink basin and drainer, a four-ring gas hob with an extractor fan above, a dishwasher, and full length fridge/freezer. The room is finished with part-tiled walls and fully tiled flooring.

Bedrooms - The property offers two generous double bedrooms, both thoughtfully designed with a substantial built-in double wardrobe to maximize floor space. The primary bedroom benefits from carpeted flooring and its own private en-suite showroom equipped with a WC, washbasin, and a dedicated shower cubicle. The second bedroom is also of good size and also benefits from a double built-in wardrobe.

Bathroom - The bathroom services the rest of the apartment, appointed with a white suite comprising a WC, washbasin, a panel enclosed bath with shower attachent over, part-tiled walls and finished with wood effect flooring.

Externally - Outside, the building offers a good amount of parking provisions and outdoor spaces. The building is surrounded by beautifully maintained communal gardens that offer peaceful seating areas to sit back and relax. For those with a green thumb, residents are welcome to get involved with the gardening.

Agents Notes - Lease Length - 125 years from 25 march 2002

The seller advises, residents are permitted to tend to the gardens within the grounds.

There is a bi-annual service charge of £1740.69

There is annual ground rent of £403.81

Local Authorities - Dorset Council County Hall Colliton Park Dorchester DT1 1XJ

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Council tax band D

Mobile And Broadband - At the time of the listing, standard, superfast and ultrafast broadband are available.

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Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating.

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