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

Agent: Pearsons - Fareham Phone: 01329 596882

<b>DESCRIPTION </b><br/>NO FORWARD CHAIN. A rare opportunity to purchase a spacious one bedroom retirement apartment situated on the first floor of an impressive Grade II listed house, with the benefit of an EXTENDED LEASE and re-furbished sash windows throughout. The property, which is accessed through a communal entrance hall, briefly consists of a private hallway leading to all rooms, a 22'10 dual aspect sitting room with feature fireplace, double bedroom, bathroom and fitted kitchen. The property is warmed by gas central heating. Northwood Square is a popular retirement development specifically for the over 55's and has an on site house manager and well-maintained communal gardens. An early inspection is highly recommended. <br/><br/><b>COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL </b><br/>With security entrance system. Staircase to first floor and private door to:<br/><br/><b>ENTRANCE HALL </b><br/>Entry phone system and 'Tunstall' pull cord alarm. Radiator. Built in storage cupboard and airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder with shelving. Doors to all rooms.<br/><br/><b>SITTING ROOM </b><br/>Sash window to side and rear elevation overlooking the communal gardens. Chimney breast with feature marble fireplace. Two radiators. Deep skirting boards. High ceiling with coving.<br/><br/><b>KITCHEN</b><br/>Window to side elevation. Kitchen comprising one and a half bowl stainless steel single drainer sink unit with cupboard under. Further range of wall and base level units with roll edge work surfaces over. Built in four ring gas hob with glass splashback. Electric oven under and cooker hood over. Built in and concealed fridge and freezer. Plumbing for washing machine. Wall mounted 'Vaillant' boiler and wall mounted central heating controls.<br/><br/><b>BEDROOM </b><br/>Sash window to rear elevation. Radiator. Coved and skimmed ceiling.<br/><br/><b>BATHROOM </b><br/>Sash window to rear elevation with obscure glass. Panel enclosed bath with shower unit over and shower screen. Vanity unit with wash hand basin and storage drawers beneath. Low level close coupled WC. Radiator. Electric shaver point. Part tiled walls.<br/><br/><b>OUTSIDE</b><br/>Northwood House sits centrally within Northwood Square and has communal gardens surrounding the house with numerous seating areas.<br/><br/>There is residents' parking, a drying room for laundry and a guest suite, which is available for residents' guests subject to availability.<br/><br/>The property has its own charging point for a mobility scooter.<br/><br/><b>AGENTS NOTE</b><br/>Please be aware the photos were taken when the property was vacant.<br/><br/><b>LEASE INFORMATION</b><br/>The remainder of an extended 189 year lease from 1st January 1986.<br/>Maintenance/Service Charge: £288.85 per month.<br/>Ground Rent: Nil.<br/><br/><b>COUNCIL TAX</b><br/>Fareham Borough Council. Tax Band B. Payable 2025/2026. £1,683.54.