* Leasehold
* Unique penthouse apartment with additional office space
* Private lift and separate staircase
* Three bedrooms
* Two reception rooms
* Outstanding views
* Two allocated parking spaces
* Communal garden
* Council Tax Band F
* EPC D
* Leasehold 232 years 8 months remaining
In the heart of Poundbury, a unique penthouse apartment with additional office
space enjoying outstanding views.
Accessed via a private lift this property is located on the second floor of
Armitage House which comprises a residential and office building in an iconic
Italianate style.
The passcode operated lift and a communal cloakroom/WC are located on the
ground floor entrance hall of the building's 'tower'. An additional
cloakroom/WC is found in communal area on the 1st floor. Private stairs rise
to all floors of the tower accommodation. The lift only opens to the apartment
hallway which extends through the property.
The accommodation is arranged to provide a double aspect sitting room with
doors to the dining room, the whole having a light and airy ambience and
versatile living space. From the dining room, an archway gives access to the
country style kitchen with its extensive units, fitted cooker and gas hob,
built - in dishwasher and space for an upright fridge/freezer.
The main bedroom has an ensuite shower room while bedroom 3 benefits from an
ensuite WC and hand basin. A family bathroom serves the second and third
bedroom.
From the apartment, there is a door to the office on this level with stairs to
the two offices on the third and fourth floors.
The top floor office is a particular feature of this individual property with
its twelve windows providing superb panoramic views over Dorchester, Poundbury
and towards Maiden Castle and beyond. This area and the two offices below are
ideal for home business use or as extra accommodation.
Outside, there are two dedicated parking spaces and a communal walled garden
for use by the residents of Armitage House.
**Situation**
The property is located in the heart of Poundbury on the corner of the Old
Bridport Road and Victor Jackson Avenue opposite the fountain sculpture.
Poundbury is an urban extension to the County town, built on the principles of
architecture and urban planning as advocated by The Prince Of Wales in 'A
Vision of Britain'. There is a mixture of commercial buildings with
residential areas, shops and leisure facilities to create an attractive and
walkable community.
Queen Mother Square provides a good range of amenities including Waitrose, a
public house, luxury spa, butchers, gallery, coffee houses, restaurants and
garden centre. Across the Poundbury development there are a variety of
boutiques, a post office, veterinary practice, dentist surgery and doctor's
surgery along with a number of specialist outlets and the Damers First School.
Dorchester town centre is situated approximately 11⁄2 miles away and offers a
comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities including a
leisure centre, library and cinema. It is in the catchment area of a number of
highly regarded schools such as the Prince of Wales First School, Dorchester
Middle School and the Thomas Hardye School. There are numerous sports clubs
around the town including cricket, rugby, football, tennis and golf clubs. The
town also boasts mainline rail links to both London Waterloo and Bristol
Temple Meads. The A35 gives access to Poole and Bournemouth and the cross
channel ferries at Poole. There is a regular bus service from Poundbury to
Dorchester with connections to surrounding towns and villages.
The Jurassic Coastline is a few miles to the south with some sandy beaches and
water sports along the coast of Weymouth/Portland.
**Services**
Services
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.
Gas fired central heating.
Lease Details
Leasehold - 90 years remaining
Current annual service charge £3, 750
Management Company – Temple Hill
Manco 2 charge - £170. 00 pa
Lease Details
We are advised that there is a sum of circa £180. 00 pa payable to the
Poundbury Estate.
Local Authority
Dorset Council Council Tax Band F
2022/2023 approximately - £3, 437. 56pa
**Outside**
Services
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.
Gas fired central heating.
Lease Details
Leasehold - 90 years remaining
Current annual service charge £3, 750
Management Company – Temple Hill
Manco 2 charge - £170. 00 pa
Lease Details
We are advised that there is a sum of circa £180. 00 pa payable to the
Poundbury Estate.
Local Authority
Dorset Council Council Tax Band F
2022/2023 approximately - £3, 437. 56pa
**Situation**
The property is located in the heart of Poundbury on the corner of the Old
Bridport Road and Victor Jackson Avenue opposite the fountain sculpture.
Poundbury is an urban extension to the County town, built on the principles of
architecture and urban planning as advocated by The Prince Of Wales in 'A
Vision of Britain'. There is a mixture of commercial buildings with
residential areas, shops and leisure facilities to create an attractive and
walkable community.
Queen Mother Square provides a good range of amenities including Waitrose, a
public house, luxury spa, butchers, gallery, coffee houses, restaurants and
garden centre. Across the Poundbury development there are a variety of
boutiques, a post office, veterinary practice, dentist surgery and doctor's
surgery along with a number of specialist outlets and the Damers First School.
Dorchester town centre is situated approximately 11⁄2 miles away and offers a
comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities including a
leisure centre, library and cinema. It is in the catchment area of a number of
highly regarded schools such as the Prince of Wales First School, Dorchester
Middle School and the Thomas Hardye School. There are numerous sports clubs
around the town including cricket, rugby, football, tennis and golf clubs. The
town also boasts mainline rail links to both London Waterloo and Bristol
Temple Meads. The A35 gives access to Poole and Bournemouth and the cross
channel ferries at Poole. There is a regular bus service from Poundbury to
Dorchester with connections to surrounding towns and villages.
The Jurassic Coastline is a few miles to the south with some sandy beaches and
water sports along the coast of Weymouth/Portland.

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