2 bedroom retirement property for sale

A rare opportunity to purchase a two bedroom leasehold house within this favoured retirement complex a stone’s throw from the town centre
No onward Chain EPC Band D


9 Raleigh court is a managed retirement complex for the over 60's situated in an enviable position within a level walk of the town centre. Communal facilities include a Residents Lounge and Laundry Room together with an onsite manager. The house has in recent years been fully refurbished to a high standard, to include the installation of new windows, doors, heating and electrics.
Internally the property has a pull-cord assistance system and is bright and spacious. The accommodation is arranged off of a generous hallway, with to one side a sitting/dining room which stretches from front to back, and from the dining end, a patio door leads out to a paved patio belonging solely to the house, which is a lovely area to place a few pots and have some seating from which to enjoy the summer months. The kitchen is fitted with an attractive range of wall and base cupboards as well as drawers, and is equipped with a ‘Neff’ induction hob with electric oven beneath and extractor hood over, an integrated slim line dishwasher and has a fridge/freezer which is included in the sale. Returning to the hallway, a large cloakroom provides plumbing for a washing machine which is included in the sale and storage space alongside a dryer too, and there is a useful understairs cupboard. Stairs (currently fitted with a stairlift) rise to the first floor landing and the two double bedrooms, which are both of excellent double proportion. The largest bedroom has extensive built in wardrobes and the rear bedroom also benefits from fitted wardrobes and enjoys views towards the bowling green. Both bedrooms are served by a generous shower room, which has a walk in shower cubicle, wc, wash hand basin and heated towel rail.

SERVICES
We understand that mains electric, water and drainage are connected to the property. Electric central heating.
Council Tax: Dorset Council—Tax Band E
There is an annual service charge of £4000 approximately payable to First Port Retirement Property Services.
Leasehold: 970 years remaining
There is parking available within the development subject to availability and one being allocated
Alternative parking options are located next to the complex in the Culverhayes Car Park, with a long stay parking permit available to purchase through West Dorset District Council.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: FTTP—Superfast broadband is available—highest available download speed 80 Mbps, highest available upload speed 20 Mbps. (Openreach).
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, THREE and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.
Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding .

Raleigh Court is to be found just to the south of Long Street, a close and level walk to the town centre. Sherborne is well known for its wide range of facilities and amenities together with its architectural appeal with many businesses being contained within Listed buildings. Sherborne Bowling Club is adjacent to the complex and the Train Station together with Sainsbury’s is also within a close walk.