A beautifully restored Grade II Listed building with communal garden, LIFT and PARKING. Owners say, 'We’ve loved the amount of space, character and elegance, together with the convenience of having everything on our doorstep'.
Stratton House was originally built for the widow of the 6th Earl of Shaftesbury and today forms an engaging collection of apartments and townhouses. This SECOND FLOOR apartment has a wonderfully spacious feel, with elegant decoration complemented by a number of sensitive and thoughtful touches. Its elevated position also affords views across the historic county town.
The period detailing of Stratton House has been painstakingly preserved, giving the building an unmistakable sense of elegance from the moment you enter from the street. The impressive entrance hall, with its graceful sweeping staircase, immediately sets the tone for the sensitive refurbishment throughout.
The apartment can be reached by LIFT with a recessed entrance opening into a welcoming ENTRANCE HALL, where the high ceilings are characteristic of the building’s period origins. Beyond, the apartment's naturally lit INNER HALL has a useful airing cupboard and provides access to all the principal rooms.
Twin large sash windows with shutters flood the SITTING/DINING ROOM with natural light and frame views across the townscape. Generous in scale yet contemporary in design, this impressive reception room is centred around a fine Victorian fireplace and offers ample space for a sizeable dining table.
Also approached from the entrance hall, the KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM connects back through to the sitting/dining room and is again filled with natural light from a generous sash window. Well configured, the kitchen combines a ‘town and country’ feel, with a range of fitted cupboards and a free-standing island unit. Appliances include a Siemens™ hob with hood over, integrated Siemens™ washer/dryer and dishwasher, together with a Bosch™ fridge freezer.
There are two double bedrooms. The PRINCIPAL BEDROOM has a shuttered sash window overlooking High West Street and the surrounding townscape. Storage is well provided for, with a generous free-standing wardrobe incorporating hanging rail and drawers, as well space for a TV together with built-in storage cupboard. A period fireplace adds a further focal point to the room.
BEDROOM TWO is also a double bedroom and enjoys a similar outlook across the townscape.
Completing the accommodation is the well-appointed WET ROOM/BATHROOM, fitted with a pedestal wash hand basin, W.C., bath and walk-in shower.
Within Stratton House is a substantial cellar, with designated storage allocated to each apartment. The apartment also benefits from its own designated PARKING SPACE and use of the attractive communal gardens to the rear. These are prettily landscaped and include seating areas, providing an enjoyable place to sit during the warmer months.
Together with the apartment’s exquisite presentation and exceptionally practical location, these additional benefits give it broad appeal to a variety of discerning purchasers.
Stratton House is ideally positioned for easy, level access to Dorchester’s wide range of amenities, including the mainline rail service to London Waterloo, county hospital, cinema, arts centre, museums, wine bars and schools. Sporting opportunities nearby include golf at Came Down and sailing at Weymouth and Portland.
Just a few miles away lies the famous Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, with its simply stunning coastline. Dorchester itself is steeped in history, with some of the county’s most notable period architecture, while being surrounded by beautiful rural countryside and within easy reach of the coast at Weymouth.
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ROOM MEASUREMENTS: Please refer to floor plan.
SERVICES: Mains drainage, electricity & gas.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Dorset Council. Tax band D.
TENURE: Share of Freehold. Service charge: £3,680 p/a. Lease remaining: 988 years.
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Property Reference: DOR200186
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