Dorchester West 1.1 milesBeautifully presented throughout and perfect for a contemporary lifestyle, this splendid apartment exudes a sense of luxury and offers a wealth of superb features including well-proportioned rooms with high ceilings, tall sash windows and a luxury kitchen. The high specification extends to the lighting, underfloor heating, and Porcelanosa tiles in the bathroom and ensuites.
The Property - From the spacious entrance hall, double doors open to the elegant drawing room/dining room which is a particular feature of this property being flooded with light from its full-length windows on two sides. A pair of French doors open onto a terrace providing a wonderful spot for al fresco entertaining and relaxation. The impressive kitchen benefits a range of fully integrated appliances and long-range countryside views.
The principal bedroom suite includes a superb bathroom with a separate shower, a dressing room and, accessed from the bedroom via French doors, a delightful terrace with open views. There are two further double bedrooms, one with a dressing area with fitted wardrobes with an ensuite shower room. There is also a separate luxury shower room.
Outside - Royal Pavilion benefits from a lift to all floors including the garage level. In the gated undercroft, the property has a secure store, two parking spaces and wiring in place to install an electric charging point.
Situation - The apartment is situated in a convenient location on Queen Mother Square, which provides a good range of amenities including Waitrose, 20-bedroom Duchess of Cornwall Inn, butchers, gallery, coffee houses, restaurants and garden centre. Across the Poundbury development there are a variety of boutiques, a veterinary practice, dentist surgery and doctor‘s surgery along with several specialist outlets. The Monart Luxury Day Spa offers discounts for residents on treatments and beauty products.
His Majesty has a special association with Poundbury. Built on Duchy of Cornwall land just outside Dorchester with The Kings involvement, it was designed according to the principles of architecture and urban planning laid out in his book A Vision of Britain.
Poundbury is currently home to 4,600 people with a mix of private and affordable housing. It also provides employment for more than 2,500 people working in more than 250 shops, cafes, offices, and factories.
The apartment enjoys views over The Duke of Edinburgh Garden which forms part of Pavilion Green. The Duke of Edinburgh bronze bust is situated within the garden, one of the many fine green and public spaces which enhance the scheme. The King‘s vision of quality architecture set upon broad tree-lined avenues is beginning to mature and a sense of community has been established. The Duchy estate now passes to Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales.
Dorchester town centre is situated approximately 1½ miles away and offers a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities including a leisure centre, library and cinema. It is in the catchment area of a number of highly regarded schools such as the Prince of Wales First School, Dorchester Middle School and the Thomas Hardye School. There are numerous sports clubs around the town including cricket, rugby, football, tennis and golf clubs. The town also boasts mainline rail links to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads. The A35 gives access to Poole and Bournemouth and the cross channel ferries at Poole. There is a regular bus service from Poundbury to Dorchester with connections to surrounding towns and villages.
The Jurassic Coastline is a few miles to the south with some sandy beaches and water sports along the coast of Weymouth/Portland.
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Services - Mains drainage & electricity. Heating & Hot water invoiced.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Dorset Council, tax band G -
BROADBAND
Standard download 7 Mbps, upload 0.8 Mbps. Superfast download 51 Mbps, upload 9 Mbps. Ultrafast download 1800 Mbps, upload 220 Mbps. Please note all available speeds quoted are ‘up to‘.
MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE
Limited. For further information please go to Ofcom website.
Material Information - Rent: - £2,950.00 per calendar month / £680.00 per week
Holding Deposit - £680.00
Security Deposit - £3,403.00
Council Tax Band - G
EPC Band - B
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