Wessex Road, Dorchester
Guide price £250,000 (Tenant Fees)

No chain. This beautifully presented two bedroom ground floor apartment offers bright, spacious accommodation and the rare advantage of direct access onto the attractive communal gardens.

Welcome to Barnes Lodge — a highly regarded retirement development located in the heart of Dorchester. This beautifully presented two bedroom ground floor apartment offers bright, spacious accommodation and the rare advantage of direct access onto the attractive communal gardens.

The Sitting/Dining Room is generous in size, providing ample space for both living and dining furniture. A large feature window and glazed door open directly onto the gardens, flooding the room with natural light and creating a calm, welcoming atmosphere.

The modern Kitchen is accessed from the Living Room and offers a range of contemporary eye and base level units with work surfaces over and tiled splashbacks. Appliances include a four-ring electric hob with extractor hood, freestanding fridge/freezer, built-in waist-height oven, and a convenient washer/dryer. A window provides both light and ventilation.

Bedroom One is a comfortable double room with fitted wardrobes and an En-Suite Shower Room featuring a shower cubicle, heated towel rail, WC and wash basin with cabinet storage.

Bedroom Two also benefits from fitted wardrobes and can easily serve as a guest room, study, or hobby room if preferred.

The main Bathroom includes a modern white suite comprising bath with shower over, WC, wash basin and storage.

A spacious hallway provides access to all rooms and includes a large storage cupboard — perfect for coats, cleaning equipment, or additional household items.

This superb apartment is offered in excellent condition throughout and is ready for its new owner to move straight in and enjoy the friendly, welcoming community at Barnes Lodge.

Barnes Lodge is a delightful development of 40 one and two bedroom apartments located in the historic town of Dorchester. The nearby bustling high street is home to a number of specialist shops, boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops and high street chains with a Sainsbury’s close by.

The Dorset County Hospital is a short walk away, with a number of pharmacies available on the high street.

Barnes Lodge is ideally located with access to regular bus routes, and both Dorchester West and South train stations are within easy reach, offering services to Weymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, Gloucester and London Waterloo.

The Lodge Manager is on hand throughout the day to support the Owners and ensure the development is maintained to a high standard. Regular social events are held in the Owners’ Lounge, including coffee mornings, games afternoons and more.

A Guest Suite is available for visiting friends and family, and Owners can also use Guest Suites at other Churchill Living developments across the country (charges apply).

There is also a Wellbeing Suite available for residents’ use.

Barnes Lodge has been designed with safety and security in mind. The apartment includes an emergency Careline system monitored 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There is also a secure video entry system, integrated intruder alarm and comprehensive fire and smoke detection system, providing peace of mind for both residents and their families.

Barnes Lodge is managed by the award-winning Churchill Estates Management team, who work closely with residents to uphold the highest standards of maintenance and service.

At least one Owner must be over 60 years of age, with any second Owner over 55.

Service Charge: Paid half-yearly (£2,646 x2) to Churchill Estates Management.
Ground Rent: Paid half-yearly (£354.15 x2) to Churchill Estates Management.
Council Tax Band: E
Lease remaining: 114 years.

Please check with Churchill Estates Management regarding pets. Consents are subject to the terms of the lease and management rules.

Service charges include: Careline system, buildings insurance, air source heating for the apartment and communal areas, water and sewerage rates, communal cleaning, communal utilities and maintenance, garden maintenance, lift maintenance, lodge manager, and a contribution to the contingency fund.