Raleigh Court, Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9

39 Raleigh Court is a beautifully presented, third floor, two double bedroom apartment for people over the age of 60 years. The property has the benefit of lift access, communal laundry (although this is optional), an onsite house manager and a 24 hour emergency Careline response system with emergency alarm cords in every room. This flat is wonderfully light, boasting dual aspects and south-facing views towards hills, local beauty spots and Sherborne Old Castle. Raleigh Court is situated off the prestigious address of Long Street, a very short level walk to the heart of Sherborne Town Centre and railway line to London Waterloo. This superb flat has a long lease plus a share of the freehold. It boasts double glazing and electric night storage heating. The well arranged accommodation comprises large entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen, two double bedrooms and a modern replacement shower room. There is residents parking available on the complex on a first-come-first-serve basis. It is within a short, level walking distance to the centre of the historic town of Sherborne with its superb boutique high street with cafes, restaurants, Waitrose store and independent shops plus the breath-taking Abbey, Almshouses and Sherborne's world-famous private schools. It is also a short walk to the mainline railway station to London Waterloo making the capital in just over two hours without having to change your seat. THIS LOVELY FLAT MUST BE VIEWED TO BE APPRECIATED.

Communal entrance front door leads to communal stairwell and communal lift rising to the third floor, stairs rise to further communal hall, glazed and panelled private front door leads to entrance reception hall.

ENTRANCE RECEPTION HALL – 9’2 Maximum x 13’2 Maximum
A generous entrance greeting hall, electric night storage heater, entry intercom system, panelled door leads to hall cloaks cupboard space with fitted shelving, further panelled door leads to airing cupboard housing Joule sealed hot water tank and immersion heater, slatted shelving, panelled doors lead off the entrance reception hall to the main rooms.

SITTING ROOM – 12’7 Maximum x 12’10 Maximum
A generous well presented main reception room enjoying a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed windows to the front and side providing views to countryside and hills and views incorporating Sherborne old castle and historic roofscapes. This room enjoys southerly and easterly aspects, electric night storage heater, moulded skirting boards and architraves, TV point, wall mounted electric contemporary fire.

KITCHEN – 8’2 Maximum x 6’9 Maximum
A range of grey panelled kitchen units comprising laminated work surface, tiled surrounds, inset stainless-steel sink bowl and drainer unit, inset electric hob with stainless-steel electric oven under, a range of drawers and cupboards under, space and point for fridge and freezer also space and plumbing for washing machine or dishwasher, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards, wall mounted cooker hood extractor fan, uPVC double glazed window to the rear enjoying south-facing views extending to hills and countryside.

BEDROOM ONE – 12’ Maximum x 9’5 Maximum
A generous double bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the side enjoying views across Long Street and period properties, electric night storage heater, full height mirrored sliding doors lead to fitted wardrobe cupboard space.

BEDROOM TWO – 7’8 Maximum x 11’4 Maximum
A generous second bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the rear enjoying a sunny southerly aspect and views to hills and countryside, electric heater, sliding doors lead to fitted wardrobe cupboard space.

FAMILY SHOWER ROOM
A contemporary white suite comprising fitted low level WC, wash basin over storage cupboards, glazed corner shower cubicle with wall mounted mains rains shower over, tiled surrounds, contemporary heater towel rail, uPVC double glazed window to the side.

OUTSIDE
There are various communal garden areas. There is off-road residents parking available on a first come first served basis.

PLEASE NOTE: This property comes with 966 years remaining on the existing lease. There is a share of the freehold available. The property has a service charge of approximately £244 a month which includes maintenance of the communal areas and grounds, maintenance of the lift, external decoration and buildings insurance.