Downes Street, Bridport
- PROPERTY TYPE
Apartment
- BEDROOMS
1
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
335 sq ft
31 sq m
Key features
- First floor apartment
- Attractive Georgian building
- Double bedroom
- Living/dining room
- Kitchen and bathroom
- Town and country views
- Heart of town
- Ideal buy to let/first time buyer
- 999 Year lease from 1987 with freehold share
- Council Tax Band A
Description
Agents Notes - - It is currently let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (current rent payable £525pcm and subject to 2 months’ notice – ideally the tenant would like to continue the tenancy).
- To respect the tenants privacy no internal photographs have been taken.
The Property - 13 Downes Street is a handsome end of terrace Georgian town house in a very attractive location within the heart of the town. The building dates back to circa 1795 and has classic brick elevations. It is listed grade 2, of architectural or historic importance. The former town house/warehouse now comprises three apartments.
Flat 2 is situated on the first floor and enjoys views to the rear over the town to the surrounding hills, including the well known viewpoint of Colmers Hill. Character features typical of its age and type include high ceilings and sash windows. The apartment has electric night storage heating, fitted kitchen with electric oven and electric hob and a bathroom with an electric Mira shower.
The property will appeal to a whole range of buyers (see restrictions below).
Outside - There are number of short/long stay Council car parks within the town centre with permits available (subject to charges).
Situation - The property enjoys a very convenient and attractive location in the heart of the town centre, just off East Street. Bridport is a thriving and historic market town known for its wide streets. There are excellent shopping, business and leisure facilities, art centre, leisure centre and a popular twice weekly street market. The stunning Jurassic Coast at West Bay is only a few miles to the south with a lovely harbor, bathing beaches and access to the wonderful coastline.
Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage. Electric night storage heating.
Broadband - Standard up to 20Mbps and Superfast up to 80Mbps.
Mobile phone service providers available are O2, Three, EE and Vodafone for voice and data services inside and outside.
(Broadband and mobile phone information taken from Ofcom website Results are predictions and not a guarantee. Actual services available may be different from results and may be affected by network outages).
Tenure/Service Charge/Restrictions - A balance of 999 year lease from 1987 with share of freehold. Residents’ management company with a service charge payable as contribution for the upkeep of the building fabric, communal areas and building insurance (currently £80 per calendar month).
No holiday lettings allowed.
A copy of the lease is available through Stags.
Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Stags Bridport.
Directions - On foot from the Town Hall/Town Centre. Walk down East Street and take the 1st left into Downes Street, the building is found towards the end on the left.
Residential Lettings - If you are considering investing in a Buy To Let or letting another property and require advice on current rents, yields or general lettings information to ensure you comply, please contact a member of our lettings team on or via email rentals.
Brochures
Downes Street, Bridport- 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: A
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Ask agent
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
- Ask agent
Downes Street, Bridport
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Maiden Newton Station8.9 miles
About Stags, Bridport
32 South Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3NQ
Stags' Bridport office is situated in a prominent position on South Street, opposite Bridport Museum. The sales team enjoys the bustle of the town's twice weekly markets, as well as regular farmers' markets, which are a source of good local produce. Perfectly positioned between the West Country and London, Bridport is a gateway to the Jurassic Coast and lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by the rolling hills of West Dorset.
Bridport and the surrounding area...Perfectly positioned between the West Country and London, Bridport is a gateway to the Jurassic Coast and lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by the rolling hills of West Dorset. Overlooked by the iconic Colmers Hill, Bridport is steeped in a history of rope-making, which has influenced the design and layout of the town's gardens and houses. A mile to the south of Bridport is the quaint fishing harbour of West Bay, the setting for the famous TV drama Broadchurch, around which are numerous beaches and inlets for sailing and fishing, as well as walking and fossil hunting.
The town's rope industry is still alive today with local businesses providing nets for Wimbledon, major football championships and the Airforce. Bridport is a vibrant rural centre, with twice weekly street and farmers' markets, a thriving music, food, arts and literary community, which is involved in events such as the Bridport Literary Festival, Dorset Arts Week, The Food Festival, Bridport Carnival and Melplash Agricultural Show.
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