Bickerley Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24

An immaculate first floor 1 bedroom ‘house managed’ apartment, with an extended lease, (for residents age 60 plus), within walking distance of Ringwood town centre Immediate vacant possession.

Summary of Accommodation

*COMMUNAL FRONT WITH ACCESS TO COMMUNAL STAIRCASE & LIFT * SECURITY ENTRY PHONE TO RECEPTION HALL * PERSONAL FRONT DOOR TO PRIVATE RECEPTION HALL * LIVING ROOM * BEDROOM WITH FITTED WARDROBE * KITCHEN & LUXURY SHOWER ROOM/W.C. * COMMUNAL LAUNDRY ROOM * RESIDENTS LOUNGE * ON-SITE HAIR SALON * PARKING (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY) & COMMUNAL GARDENS *

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION This purpose built complex, which is house managed, was constructed in the 1980's with brick facing elevations under an interlocking concrete tiled roof. Benefits include extended lease, immaculate condition, double glazing, electric heating, walk-in shower room, attractive outlook, good communal facilities & close proximity to the town centre. Immediate vacant possession.

Agents Note: In our opinion, to fully appreciate the excellent presentation of the apartment, an indoor viewing is highly recommended.

SITUATION The flat is situated approximately a quarter of a mile level walking distance of Ringwood town centre, which offers a weekly street market, in addition to comprehensive shopping, leisure & educational facilities. The A.31 dual-carriageway provides road links to Bournemouth (12 miles), Southampton (16 miles) & Salisbury via the A.338 (18 miles). The open New Forest is within 2 miles distant.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE From the Ringwood roundabout, adjacent to the town centre car parks, leave in a southerly direction along the Mansfield Road passing two sets of pedestrian traffic lights. At the mini-roundabout, adjacent to Greyfriars community centre, bear right & then immediately left sign posted to the Library. Continue to the end of this road & turn left onto Bickerley Road, whereupon Androse Gardens is located approximately 700 yards along on the left hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

COMMUNAL FRONT DOOR WITH ACCESS TO COMMUNAL STAIRCASE & LIFT TO: FIRST FLOOR, PERSONAL FRONT DOOR TO:

PRIVATE RECEPTION HALL: Wall mounted help line. Wall light point. Smoke detector. Door to
Walk-in full height linen cupboard housing factory sealed hot water cylinder, cold water storage tank, slatted shelves & electricity fuse box.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

LIVING ROOM: 13’3” (4.04m) x 10’7” (3.23m). Aspect to the south west. Double glazed picture window overlooking communal gardens & patio. Night store heater. 2 wall light points. T.V. aerial facility. Helpline pull cord.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

KITCHEN: 7’ (2.13m) x 7’6” (2.29m). Serving hatch (which also permits south westerly aspect via the living room). Comprehensive range of custom built kitchen units comprising wall to wall, laminate work surface with inset single bowl, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with h & c mixer. Range of floor storage cupboard beneath. Recess for Hotpoint washing machine (included) with plumbing available. The work surface extends on the return wall & incorporates 4 burner Lamona electric hob with 3 speed extractor fan above. Nest of drawers beneath. Additional floor storage cupboards. Built-in Lamona oven. Storage cupboard above & beneath. Recess for Siemens larder fridge/freezer (included). 4 eye level store cupboards. Attractive fully tiled wall surrounds.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM: 11’6” (3.51m) plus door recess x 8’8” (2.66m) approximately. Double glazed picture window overlooking communal gardens, patio & open views towards the Bickerley Green. Without loss of measurement to the room, double built-in full height mirror fronted wardrobe with hanging rail & shelf. 2 wall light points. Helpline pull cord. Telephone point.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

LUXURY FULLY TILED SHOWER ROOM/W.C.: 7’5” (2.27m) x 5’6” (1.68m). White suite comprising wash basin with double floor storage cupboard beneath. Low level w.c. with concealed cistern. Shelf above. Fitted mirror. Strip light. Large walk-in shower cubicle with fitted Mira shower unit. Extractor. Attractive fully tiled wall surrounds. Dimplex wall heater. Chrome contemporary style electric towel rail. Tiled floor. Help line pull cord.

AGENT'S NOTE: Within the Androse Gardens complex there is a communal laundry room, hairdressing facility & resident's lounge with small kitchenette area. There is also a guest bedroom which can be offered to resident's guests for an overnight stay, subject to availability & prior notice being given to the House Manager. There is a nominal cost for either a single or double occupancy & the facilities also have the benefit of an en-suite.

OUTSIDE: There are 2 parking areas for visitors & attractive communal gardens extending on two sides of the development which are maintained within the communal service charge.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: B

DETAILS OF LEASE: 189 YEAR LEASE FROM 29/09/1986 (ENDS 2175)

GROUND RENT: £175 PER ANNUM

SERVICE CHARGE: £3341.42 PER ANNUM - The service charge covers: building insurance, upkeep of communal areas, external window cleaning, water & sewerage charges, laundry including the use of the washing machines & tumble dryers, spin dryer, iron & ironing board.

NO PETS ARE ALLOWED

A meeting is required with the House Manager, prior to accepting the purchaser as a resident.
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