1 bedroom retirement property for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Leasehold (55 years remaining)
- No Forward Chain
- Over 55's Development
- Walking Distance to Town Centre
- Communal Gardens
- Residents' Lounge
- Lift Access to Upper Floors
- Laundry Room
- Guest Suite
- Parking
Homemead House is discreetly positioned along Middlebridge Street, a historic road where you will find some of Romsey's oldest homes. A short walk away is the town centre which has a strong sense of community and history - the centrepiece of which is the magnificent Norman Abbey - complemented by an array of coffee houses, tea rooms, bars and restaurants along with a Waitrose superstore and an eclectic mix of boutique style shops, independent retailers and familiar High Street brands. Bus and train stations provide direct links to Winchester, Salisbury and Southampton, whilst the nearby M3/M27 provides onward access to London and the south coast.
Accommodation:
Entry into the building is via a secure intercom system, the main entrance providing a pleasant entrance into the development where the communal hallways provide access to the residents' lounge and laundry room, along with stairs and passenger lift to the upper floors. Number 34 is situated on the second floor, with a private front door opening into the apartment's own entrance hall which has a useful built-in storage cupboard and doors to the sitting room, double bedroom and shower room.
The sitting room enjoys a double aspect with a pleasant outlook overlooking the residents' gardens, and opens into the adjoining kitchen which has a range of fitted units, built-in oven and hob, and a Velux roof window providing natural light and ventilation.
The double bedroom has a useful built-in double wardrobe and also overlooks the gardens. The shower room comprises a modern walk-in shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin and WC.
Outside:
There is private parking for residents and visitors to the front of the building along with a garage/store with power so ideal for electric wheelchair storage and charging. To the rear of the building are pleasant and well-maintained residents' gardens.
LEASEHOLD
Ground Rent: £878.78 for the year, paid half yearly £439.39
Maintenance Charge: £2,465.60 for the year
Lease Remaining: 55 years remaining as of October 2024.
Test Valley Council Tax:
Band: B, Price: £1,634.22 for the year 2024/25
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