Description
Portland Lodge is a gracious Grade II listed Georgian house sympathetically converted into 7 elegant and stylish apartments. Flat 3, was created from the impressive former Ballroom and is situated on the ground floor with lovely views over the garden to the sea and along the West Dorset Coastline.
The panelled main front door opens to the communal reception hall with its grand period staircase and tall sash windows. A panelled door with an arch above leads to the private entrance hall for flat 3. Fitted with Karndean flooring (which extends throughout the apartment) the entrance hall has a large walk in cupboard.
The bathroom boasts a white suite comprising: free standing bath, hand basin and W.C. with quality fittings throughout. The former ballroom now a superb open plan living room retains many of its elegant original features such as the impressive high sash windows with their original shutters, ornate ceiling cornices and Adam style former fireplace. There is a large airing cupboard, with a fitted hanging rail and shelving which houses the hot water cylinder and Amptec electric central heating unit.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of modern cream coloured base cupboard and drawer units with matching wall cupboard and wall trim, appliances, worktops and a breakfast bar. A natural wood staircase and balustrade rises to the mezzanine bedroom area with a fitted double bed and polished steel and glazed balustrading overlooking the living room below.
Outside
Externally, the property benefits from an allocated parking space and access to communal gardens at the rear, where you can further enjoy the stunning coastal scenery. The communal gardens are laid to lawn with mature hedging surrounds.
Material information & Tenure
The property is held on a lease (125 years from 2004) with the Freehold interest held by a management company and each flat owner is an equal shareholder in the company. The current service charge is £2,290.78 per annum as of 2025.
Local Authority: Dorset Council
Council Tax Band: C
Tenure: Share Of Freehold
Services
We are advised all mains services are connected apart from Gas. Electric heaters.
Floorplan
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