Christchurch Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24

Property Details: • Type: Retirement Property • Tenure: N/A • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • Spacious ground floor flat • 2 bedrooms • Access onto communal gardens • Private patio • Completely redecorated • Modern shower room/w.c. • No onward chain • Close to Greyfriars & Ringwood Medical centre

Location: • Nearest Station: N/A • Distance to Station: N/A

Agent Information: • Address: 14A The Furlong, Ringwood, BH24 1AT

Full Description: An extremely well presented 2 bedroom ground floor ‘house managed’ apartment with direct access onto communal gardens, within immediate proximity to Ringwood Medical Centre and Greyfriars community centre. No onward chain. Summary of Accommodation*COMMUNAL ENTRANCE VIA ENTRY PHONE SYSTEM * PERSONAL FRONT DOOR TO RECEPTION HALL * LIVING ROOM * KITCHEN * 2 BEDROOMS * PRINCIPAL BEDROOM WITH BUILT IN WARDROBES * SHOWER/W.C. * NIGHT STORAGE HEATING * WARDEN CARE LINE (24/7) * AMPLE PARKING * COMMUNAL GARDENS * RESIDENTS LOUNGE, KITCHENETTE AND SUN LOUNGE *DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION:Cottage Mews was originally constructed by Anglia Secure Homes in the 1980’s and comprise 26 flats with a ‘house manager’ available during week days. The complex incorporates resident’s facilities (including residents lounge with kitchenette, sun lounge, communal gardens and ample parking). There is direct access from the living room of the flat onto the communal gardens which is a particular feature and also the property offers immediate vacant possession. The flat has been completely redecorated and brand new carpets have been fitted throughout, plus laminate floor in the kitchen. SITUATION:The apartment is centrally located within level walking distance of Ringwood High Street, which offers a comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities. Greyfriars community centre is also within easy walking distance, plus Ringwood Library and other facilities.DIRECTIONAL NOTE:From Friday's Cross, in the centre of Ringwood, proceed along Christchurch Road, whereupon Cottage Mews will be located on the left hand side opposite Keystone Performance Cars and the Ringwood 22 Club (formerly Conservative Club). Alternatively there is a rear access from The Close with resident and visitor parking, adjacent to the Ringwood Medical Centre and pharmacyTHE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:PERSONAL FRONT DOOR TO: L-SHAPE RECEPTION HALL: 11'4" x 6'7" (3.45m x 2.01m) maximum, narrowing to 4'3" (1.3m). Wall mounted entry phone linked to security door, plus Careline control unit (24/7). Smoke detector. 2 ceiling light points. Wall heater. Full height airing cupboard housing factory sealed hot water cylinder, with water pump for shower, dual immersion heater and cold water storage tank above. Double built-in full height store cupboard with light. Wall mounted RCD fuse box. FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:LIVING ROOM: 16'7" x 10'6" (5.05m x 3.2m). Aspect to the south east. Double glazed casement door with matching double glazed windows, giving view and access onto patio and landscaped communal gardens. 2 ceiling light points. Polished stone hearth and wooden mantel/surround. Modern storage heater. T.V/telephone points. Careline security cord (24/7). Double opening multi-panelled glazed internal doors to:KITCHEN: 10'5" x 6' (3.18m x 1.83m). Custom built kitchen units comprising wall to wall, roll top laminate work surface with inset single bowl, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with h & c mixer tap. Recess for washing machine with plumbing connected. The work surface extends on the return wall and incorporates De Dietrich 4 burner electric hob with matching electric oven and grill. Floor storage cupboard above and beneath complementing the additional range of drawers and floor storage cupboard. Recess for larder fridge-freezer. Matching range of eye level wall cupboards with 2 open fronted storage display units. Integrated 3 speed extractor fan. Attractive ceramic tiled wall surrounds. Strip light. Dimplex Plinth heater. FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:BEDROOM 1: 13'9" x 9'1" (4.19m x 2.77m). Aspect to the south east. Double glazed window overlooking communal gardens. Without loss of measurement to the room, triple built-in mirror fronted wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf. Dimplex wall heater. T.V/telephone connection. Careline security cord (24/7). FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:BEDROOM 2: 10'1" x 6'8" (3.07m x 2.03m). Aspect to the south east. Double glazed window overlooking landscaped communal gardens. Dimplex wall heater. Careline security pull cord (24/7).FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:SHOWER/W.C: 9'1" x 6'9" (2.77m x 2.06m) narrowing to 5'7" (1.7m). Brand new white suite. Walk in shower cubicle with twin shower heads. Low level w.c. with concealed cistern. Wash basin set in vanity surround with double store cupboard beneath. 2 wall light points. Extractor fan. Ceramic tiled walls. Shaver point. Dimplex wall heater. Electric heated towel rail. OUTSIDE: The property enjoys access from the living room onto the communal gardens which are attractively laid to lawn with flower bedding. The development can also be accessed from The Close. The property also appreciates the benefit of resident’s lounge, sun lounge, kitchenette, plus parking (subject to availability) COUNCIL TAX BAND: C The Lease is 139 years from 01/05/1990, therefore 104 years remaining – Lease start date 12/07/2016 – end date 01/05/2129. AGE RESTRICTION: Single Occupancy - 60+ - Dual Occupancy - 60+ and 55+ SERVICE CHARGE: £4176.03 per annum GROUND RENT: £350.00 per annum, payable on 1st October and 1st April each year and paid to Estates and Management Ltd, who are based in Finchley, London, contact telephone number . The Managing Agents, First Port based in New Milton, can be contacted on . 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. EPC: