1 bedroom retirement property for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Leasehold
- Town Centre Location
- Ground Floor
- Modern kitchen
- Communal Gardens
- Extended Lease
- No Chain
Summary of Accommodation
* COMMUNAL ENTRANCE * PERSONAL RECEPTION HALL * LIVING ROOM * MODERN KITCHEN * DOUBLE BEDROOM WITH BUILT-IN DOUBLE WARDROBE * MODERN SHOWER/CLOAKROOM * UPVC DOUBLE GLAZING * UPDATED ELECTRIC STORAGE HEATING * CARE-LINE * CAR PARKING AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS * COMMUNAL GARDENS * COMMUNAL LOUNGE AND CONSERVATORY *
DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION: "Cottage Mews" was originally constructed by Anglia Secure Homes, in 1990 & comprises 26 flats with a House Manager.
SITUATION: The apartment is centrally located within level walking distance of Ringwood High Street, which offers comprehensive shopping & leisure facilities. Greyfriars Community Centre is within easy walking distance in addition to Ringwood Library & other facilities.
DIRECTIONAL NOTE: From Fridays Cross, in the centre of Ringwood, proceed along Christchurch Road, whereupon Cottage Mews will be located on the left hand side, opposite Keystone.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
PERSONAL FRONT DOOR WITH INSET SPY HOLE GIVING ACCESS TO:
PERSONAL RECEPTION HALL: Mains connected smoke alarm, Dimplex night storage heater. Wall mounted telephone intercom for communal entry system. Emergency pull cord. Full height airing cupboard, housing factory sealed hot water cylinder with slatted shelving above, cold water tank & RCD fuse box. Immersion heater.
FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:
LIVING ROOM: 18'7" (5.66m) into door recess narrowing to an average of 16'5" (5m) x 10'7" (3.23m). UPVC double glazed window to the south. 2 ceiling light points. Emergency pull cord. Fireplace surround with coal effect electric fireplace set upon polished stone hearth with matching surround. Television & telephone points. Quantum Dimplex electric heater unit.
FROM THE LIVING ROOM, TWIN MULTI-PANEL GLAZED DOORS TO:
MODERN KITCHEN: 7'9" x 6'11" (2.36m x 2.11m). Comprising single bowl, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with monoblock mixer tap, set in roll top work surface. Tiled wall surround. Range of floor cupboards & drawers. Recess & plumbing for washing machine. Double oven & grill with additional storage cupboards above & beneath. Inset Hotpoint ceramic 4 ring hob with Hotpoint canopy fan & light above. Matching range of wall cupboards with down lights. Recesses for microwave & fridge/freezer. Additional work surface with floor cupboard beneath & shelving above.
FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:
BEDROOM: 13'10" (4.22m) into door recess, narrowing to an average of 13'6" x 9'7" (4.11m x 2.92m). Upvc double glazed window to the front, south. Emergency pull cord. Ceiling light point. Modern wall mounted electric heater unit. Television & telephone points. Part mirror fronted twin Without loss of measurement to the room bifold doors to built-in double wardrobes with hanging & shelving.
FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:
MODERN SHOWER ROOM: 7'1" x 6'2" (2.16m x 1.88m). Fully tiled walls to 3 walls. Non slip floor. Glazed sliding door access with matching side screens giving access to large shower cubicle with fold down seat & wall mounted hand bracket. Fitted shower with hand held twin shower attachment & soaker shower head. Low flush w.c. Wash hand basin. Storage cupboard beneath. Shaver point. 2 wall light points. Electric towel rail. Wall mounted Dimplex electric heater. Silavent extractor fan. Emergency pull cord.
COMMUNAL FACILITIES: The property enjoys the benefit of communal gardens in addition to the opportunity of utilising the residence lounge & adjacent conservatory/garden room. There is also the facility for use of guest room, which may require additional payment plus car parking is available for residents by arrangement.
SERVICE CHARGE: £3,255.36 per annum (2024) (which can be paid by monthly instalments), to Firstport. GROUND RENT: £197.82 per annum (2024) (paid six monthly) to Estates & Managements Ltd[use Contact Agent Button]). Age restriction with single occupancy 60 plus, dual occupancy of 60 plus and 55 plus. The lease is 159 years from 01/05/1990 (125 years remaining).
The Managing Agents, Firstport based in New Milton, can be contacted on[use Contact Agent Button]. The Managing Agents request that proposed purchasers are interviewed, prior to actual purchase. The Landlord Agent will collect 1% Transfer Fee as denoted in the Lease, from the sellers.
A Development Manager is in residency on a number of mornings each week. Weekend and evening cover is provided via the Emergency Call system, known as Appello.
The Service Charge includes the cost of the Development Manager, the alarm, general maintenance which includes communal cleaning, external windows, grass cutting and communal lighting, plus contribution to the cost of maintenance contracts, which include, lifts, fire alarm and door entry system, plus external decoration, buildings insurance and contribution to a Contingency Fund. The Contingency Fund is in place to cover ongoing maintenance costs.
The purchasers would be expected to pay for their own internal decoration costs, their own personal electricity bill, television licence, council tax and telephone, plus their own personal contents insurance, their internal window cleaning and a possible separate charge for environmental costs.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: C
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