Weymouth, Dorset

2 Bedroom Retirement Property for sale in Dorset

Welcome to No.8, a bright, spacious Apartment for those young at heart, ready to downsize and embrace life by the sea.

There is communal front entrance hall with stairs on the left rising to all floors, and lift access directly ahead.

The third floor landing leads to APARTMENT 8 with its private front door opening into is hallway with doors radiating to all rooms. Tucked behind the front door is a useful storage cupboard containing the water cylinder, smart meter and fuse box.

The PRINCIPAL BEDROOM is a good sized double bedroom with corner built in wardrobes. A Juliet balcony, with patio doors, face towards the front of the property and views down to the communal garden. The easterly aspect allows this room to be filled with early morning light. A smaller window on the adjacent wall has views over Weymouth Bay. The ENSUITE is a good size, with single enclosed shower, W.C, radiator, towel rail and storage unit with inset wash-handbasin
BEDROOM TWO is a generous single room with built in single wardrobe. The window has views over Weymouth Bay and Overcombe Promenade walk.

Sitting adjacent, the KITCHEN is a bright, inviting work space, with an array of drawers, wall and floor units with work-surfaces over. Integrated units include Bosch™ Washing Machine, Neff™ 4 ring gas hob with concealed over head extractor fan; double oven unit, top oven with grill and bottom fan oven, and dish washer. There is space to install a fridge freezer unit. The sink unit sits directly under a double widow with amazing 180° views over Lodmoor Nature Reserve and Weymouth Bay, a window on the adjacent wall shares a similar outlook.

The FAMILY BATHROOM is fully tiled, a generous space with full length panelled bath, with hand held shower unit. The wash-hand basin sits within a vanity unit, with mirror above. A glass fronted wall cupboard, radiator, and towel rail complete the bathroom facilities. Either side of the family bathroom are further storage cupboards.

Entering the SITTING/DINING ROOM you are drawn towards remarkable views directly over Lodmoor Nature Reserve. Windows on the adjacent wall have views of Overcombe Bay and Lodmoor Nature Reserve. This is a generous well proportioned area, with sufficient space for dining table and chairs, sideboard, together with space for sofas, easy chairs and side tables.

The feature fireplace, with marble surround and wooden mantle holds an electric coal effect fire, ideal for those cooler winter evenings.
Full length patio doors open into and enclosed balcony with amazing panoramic views over Lodmoor Nature Reserve, the full sweep of Weymouth Bay and up towards Bincombe Hills, an uplifting space to sit back, relax, take in the views and enjoy all this apartment has to offer.

Outside
Southbrook sits at the top of Heron Close, set back from the road with wrap around communal garden and pockets of colourful planting. Each Apartment is accessed via an attractive front entrance with storm porch. Overcombe Beach and promenade walks are a few moments away equally footpaths through Lodmoor Nature Reserve.

Apartment 8 benefits from its own, secure, single garage, with sufficient space for wall storage and workbench at the rear. The up and over door is easy to lift with pull cable to close. There is designated space for Visitor Parking, with 1hr parking bays along Heron Close directly outside the front entrance.

Location
Preston represents one of the most sought after residential areas of Weymouth, well served by local amenities at nearby Chalbury Corner with its off-licence, delicatessen, hairdresser and doctor's surgery. Just a short walk away from the apartment is a local Post Office and convenience store, the beach at Overcombe Corner and the ever popular Oasis Cafe. Beautiful circular walks around Lodmoor Nature Reserve, a protected area of wetland under the governance of the RSPB are close by.

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Generous top floor two-bedroom apartment
Views from every window
Double bedroom ensuite
Private, enclosed balcony
Single garage
Visitor parking

ROOM MEASUREMENTS Please refer to floor plan.

SERVICES Mains drainage, electricity & gas. Gas central heating.

LOCAL AUTHORITY Dorset (Weymouth & Portland) Council. Tax Band D.

BROADBAND Standard download 16 Mbps, upload 1 Mbps. Superfast download 80 Mbps, upload 20 Mbps. Ultrafast download 1000 Mbps, upload 200 Mbps. Please note all available speeds quoted are 'up to'.

MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE Limited. For further information please go to Ofcom website.

TENURE Leasehold; service charge £1,200 pa; no ground rent; lease remaining 101 years.

LETTINGS Should you be interested in acquiring a Buy-to-Let investment, and would appreciate advice regarding the current rental market, possible yields, legislation for landlords and how to make a property safe and compliant for tenants, then find out about our Investor Club from our expert, Alexandra Holland. Alexandra will be pleased to provide you with additional, personalised support; just call her on the branch telephone number to take the next step.

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Property Ref: 654489_PRE240152