Property description

This attractive ground floor apartment is located in a superb position on \"The Downs\" with magnificent panoramic views over Swanage Bay to Ballard Down and Old Harry Rocks. The original property is thought to date back to the 19th Century although altered and substantially extended in more recent times. Downlands stands in its own landscaped grounds with a private driveway leading from Seymer Road, some one third of a mile from the sea front and town centre and comprises 7 apartments in total. The flat features
SPACIOUS LIVING AREA
PERSONAL GARDEN
GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING
FITTED KITCHEN
PARKING
FURNISHINGS CAN BE PURCHASED AS AN OPTIONAL EXTRA IF REQUIRED


ACCOMMODATION

ENTRANCE HALL storage cupboard.

LIVING ROOM 4.27m into bay x 4.2m (14' into bay x 13'9\"), North and East, panoramic views over Swanage Bay and the Pier to Ballard Down and Old Harry Rocks, wide archway leading to;

DINING ROOM 4.45m into bay x 3m (14'7\" into bay x 9'10\"), East, South and West, similar views to Living Room, window seat with storage under, double glazed casement doors to personal patio.

KITCHEN 3.14m x 2m (10'4\" x 6'6\"), South, extensive range of light oak units including worktops with drawers and cupboards under, inset stainless steel sink, wall cabinets with under-lighting, integrated appliances including fridge and freezer, electric oven with gas hob and filtration hood over, automatic washing machine/tumble dryer, dishwasher, tiled splashback.

BEDROOM 1 4.34m x 2.7m excl arched bay (14'2\" x 8'10\" excl arched bay), East, similar views to Living Room, fitted wardrobe.

BEDROOM 2 4.19m x 3.36m (13'9\" x 11') South and West, fitted wardrobe, wash basin with tiled splashback, airing cupboard housing insulated hot water cylinder and gas fired central heating boiler.

SHOWER ROOM 3m x 1.52m (9'10\" x 4'11\"), large shower cubicle, wash basin, WC, bidet, tiled walls, ladder radiator, extractor fan.

OUTSIDE PERSONAL GARDEN with wide paved patio surrounded by dwarf Purbeck Stone walling and flower bed borders, extensive COMMUNAL GARDEN which is lawned with mature trees and shrubs, ample PARKING within the grounds of the property.

TENURE We have not seen a copy of the lease but we understand from the sellers that the lessees have acquired the freehold of the building and there is a shared maintenance liability which amounts to approximately £800 per annum. The lease is for 99 years from 1986 but a 999 year lease extension has been approved and will be available to a purchaser on completion for a sum of £250 plus VAT. Pets and lettings at the discretion of the management company.

SERVICES All mains services connected.

COUNCIL TAX We have been advised by Purbeck District Council that the property is Band \"D\" which amounts to £1781.32 for 2015/2016, although this must be confirmed by your conveyancer prior to exchange of contracts.

VIEWING By appointment only please through the Agents, Corbens, 01929 422284.