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Screen House, Brewery Square, Dorchester

PROPERTY TYPE

Penthouse

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Key features

  • A stunning Penthouse with lovely views over the County Town and beyond
  • Spacious outside living and entertaining with a large roof terrace and separate south facing balcony
  • Open plan sitting room with dining area and well-appointed kitchen
  • 24 hour concierge/security system
  • Two secure underground parking spaces and store cupboard
  • Service charge £4,019 pa
  • Ground rent £250pa
  • Ground rent percentage increase at renewal date TBC
  • Council tax band E

Description

A stunning individual two bedroom Penthouse with two large roof terraces enjoying lovely views over the County Town.

The Property - A luxury penthouse set in the heart of the prestigious Brewery Square close to the boutiques, shops and eateries that together create an atmospheric yet relaxed vibe.

Enjoying far reaching views over the town and beyond ‘Popcorn’ boasts the benefits of modern town living being just a short walk of the main shopping precinct and on the door step of Dorchester South station with connections to London Waterloo. Dorchester West station is within easy reach and provides rail links to Bristol Temple Meads.

The apartment which forms part of the coveted ‘Screen House’ building provides secure parking, security entrance system and lift access to all floors including the underground parking facility.

The accommodation is well-appointed with ‘Karndean’ flooring throughout the entrance hall and open living space. There is a modern well-equipped kitchen with Zodiac stone worktops, integrated ‘Neff’ appliances including a steam oven, pyrolytic oven, warming drawer, induction hob, cooker hood and fridge/freezer. There is also a wine cooler, waste disposal, quooker boiling tap and ‘Miele’ dishwasher.

The living area enjoys a dual aspect with doors opening to a south facing balcony to the front and onto a spacious roof terrace to the rear. The large glazed doors flood light into the room which features a modern ‘Hase’ rotating wood burner.

Storage and washing facilities are catered for with two storage cupboards in the hallway and a utility cupboard with small butlers sink, water softener and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

There are two well-proportioned bedrooms both of which benefit from fitted wardrobes and doors opening onto the roof terrace. The master suite enjoys the luxury of a private bathroom. There is also a separate shower room with WC.

Outside - Enjoying two balconies with alternative aspects including a south facing balcony and a spacious paved roof terrace, a real feature with views over the Square, town and beyond providing the perfect setting for alfresco dining and entertaining. All terraced plants are included within the purchase.

Situation - The Penthouse is situated in the heart of this prestigious development which boasts a variety of eateries, including Cote Brasserie, Merchant House, Hub Box, Drgnfly Pan Asian, Wagamama, Zizzi, Pizza Express, Vivo Lounge, Nandos, Brewhouse & Kitchen, Anytime Fitness gym, News Agents, Hairdressers and Costa.

The square also includes a Premier Inn, Odeon Cinema, Woods furniture store, and fashion retailers such as Hobbs and Phase Eight.

Dorchester and the surrounding area offers a wide range of leisure facilities and the highly regarded Dorset County and Winterbourne Hospitals.

Sporting facilities include rugby, football and cricket clubs, golf at Came Down and sailing at Weymouth and Portland. There is also outstanding walking and riding across the countryside that surrounds the town and along the coastline to the south.

Services - Mains gas, electric, water and drainage.
Gas fired central heating system.

Broadband - Ultrafast speed available
Mobile - Network coverage is reported to be good for both indoors and outdoors (

Local Authority - Dorset Council
and

Council Tax Band E
EPC C

Leasehold Information - We understand from our vendor that there is 188 years remaining on the lease.
The current service charge for Popcorn is £4,019 per annum.
Ground rent of £250.00 per annum

Brochures

Popcorn, Screen House rev4.pdf

Tenure: Leasehold You buy the right to live in a property for a fixed number of years, but the freeholder owns the land the property's built on.Read more about tenure type in our glossary page.

GROUND RENTA regular payment made by the leaseholder to the freeholder, or management company.Read more about ground rent in our glossary page.

£250 per year (Ask agent about the review period)When and how often your ground rent will be reviewed.Read more about ground rent review period in our glossary page.

ANNUAL SERVICE CHARGEA regular payment for things like building insurance, lighting, cleaning and maintenance for shared areas of an estate. They're often paid once a year, or annually.Read more about annual service charge in our glossary page.

£4019

LENGTH OF LEASEHow long you've bought the leasehold, or right to live in a property for.Read more about length of lease in our glossary page.

186 years left

Council TaxA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council tax in our glossary page.

Band: E

Screen House, Brewery Square, Dorchester

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  • Dorchester South Station0.1 miles
  • Dorchester West Station0.2 miles
  • Upwey Station4.5 miles
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Symonds & Sampson, Dorchester

9 Weymouth Avenue Brewery Square, Dorchester DT1 1QR

Symonds & Sampson, Dorchester

Established in 1858, Symonds & Sampson's reputation is built on trust and integrity. Our aim is to provide individuals and businesses alike with high quality agency and professional services across residential, commercial and rural property sectors. Over 150 forward-thinking experts in our 16 regional offices will help you make the best decisions, ensuring that the buying, selling and managing of your most valuable asset is straight-forward and rewarding.

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