Church Lane, Southampton SO30

Property Details: - Type: Retirement property - Bedrooms: 2 - Bathrooms: 1

Agent: White & Guard - Hedge End Phone: 01489 322889

<p><strong>INTRODUCTION</strong></p><p>Offered with no forward chain, this two bedroom, first floor maisonette is situated in the sought-after, retirement development of Hamblewood Court in the heart of Botley, set within beautifully maintained communal grounds.</p><p>Available for the over 55’s, the accommodation comprises a spacious lounge/diner, separate kitchen, two well-proportioned bedrooms, with a balcony from the master, and a four-piece bathroom.</p><p>Additional benefits include gas central heating and parking in the residents’ private carpark. There is also an onsite warden, a guest suite (chargeable), a community bus to Sainsbury’s and occasional, organised trips out.</p><p><strong>LOCATION</strong></p><p>The property is conveniently situated within walking distance of Botley’s pretty High Street, which offers a range of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as regular bus services. Botley’s train station is a little further from the village, with Hedge End also being within easy reach.</p><p><strong>DIRECTIONS</strong></p><p>Upon entering Church Lane from The High Street, Hamblewood Court can be found a short way along on the left hand side.</p><p><strong>INSIDE</strong></p><p>The front door opens into the entrance stairwell which leads to the first floor hallway. The generous lounge/diner has a window to the front and a door at the end which leads through to the kitchen.</p><p>The kitchen has been fitted with a range of wall and base units with a built-in oven and gas hob with extractor over, as well as an integrated fridge/freezer and space for a washing machine. There is a built-in cupboard to one corner and a window to the rear aspect.</p><p>The good-sized master bedroom has a fitted wardrobe and French doors opening onto the rear balcony.</p><p>The second bedroom is a well-proportioned bedroom with a window to the front, whilst the bathroom comprises a panel enclosed bath, separate shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin, WC and a window to the side.</p><p><strong>OUTSIDE</strong></p><p>To the front of the property there are beautifully maintained, communal gardens which are mainly laid to lawn with hedgerow borders and a central gazebo, with the grounds extending down to the banks of the River Hamble.</p><p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p><p><strong>Length of lease:</strong> 60 years remaining.</p><p><strong>Service charge:</strong> £3030.60 per annum, reviewed annually in May.</p><p><strong>Ground rent:</strong> Peppercorn.</p><p><strong>BROADBAND</strong></p><p>Fibre to the cabinet broadband (part-fibre connection) is available with download speeds of up to 76 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 15 Mbps. Information has been provided by the Openreach website.</p><p><strong>SERVICES</strong></p><p>Gas, water, electricity and mains drainage are connected. Please note that none of the services or appliances have been tested by White & Guard.</p><br/>EPC Rating: D<p> <b>Disclaimer</b> </p> <p>Buyers: If you have an offer accepted on a property through White & Guard, under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (2017) we are required by law to conduct Anti Money Laundering Checks. There is a charge of £40 + VAT for these checks per applicant. Sellers: Upon receipt of instructions to act in the selling of your home, under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (2017) we are required by law to conduct Anti Money Laundering Checks. There is a charge of £40 + VAT per owner</p>