Queen Elizabeth Place, Orchard Lane, Alton

A SUPERB one double bedroom retirement apartment, situated on the GROUND FLOOR, boasting direct access from the Living Room to a FANTASTIC PATIO AREA and the COMMUNAL GARDENS beyond. The property offers NO ONWARD CHAIN and is ready to move in, with CARPETS and TAILOR MADE CURTAINS INCLUDED.

Queen Elizabeth Place benefits from excellent facilities, including a dedicated house manager on-site during office hours and a communal lounge where SOCIAL EVENTS take place.

Development Overview - Queen Elizabeth Place comprises of 43 one and two bedroom spacious apartments, specially designed for the over 60's to make everyday life a little easier.

This McCarthy Stone retirement development in Alton offers the perfect blend for retirees. You get your own beautiful and spacious apartment, but you also have access to an on-site communal lounge, where social events take place, and the lovely landscaped gardens. We take care of all the gardening and maintenance outside of your property, so you can spend more of your retirement doing the things you love.

The development has a dedicated House Manager who keeps everything running smoothly during office hours, and you’ll feel safe and secure at Queen Elizabeth Place as the development also features a 24-hour emergency call system, for peace-of-mind.

It is a condition of purchase that all residents must meet the age requirements of 60 years.

Entrance Hallway - Front entrance door with spy-hole opens into the entrance hall, where the security intercom system (providing both a visual - via the home-owners TV - and verbal link to the main development) is situated. There is an emergency button, and a door to the airing/boiler cupboard with washer dryer, light and shelving. All other doors lead to the living dining room, bedroom and shower room.

Living Dining Room (With Direct Patio Access) - A bright and spacious room boasting a door opening to a wonderful patio area providing both outside space and views over the communal gardens of the development. Power points, telephone and TV point. A feature part glazed panelled door leads to the kitchen.

Kitchen - Fitted kitchen boasting an excellent range of white fronted wall and base units with complimentary laminate work surfaces over. A black composite sink and drainer unit sits below the window which overlooks the patio and gardens beyond. Integrated appliances include; a four-ringed ceramic hob with a stainless-steel chimney extractor hood over, concealed fridge and freezer, single oven, microwave and an additional concealed undercounter freezer. Extensively tiled splash-backs, vinyl floor, ceiling spot light fitting and under cupboard lighting.

Bedroom - A well-proportioned and bright double bedroom with triple-glazed picture window overlooking the communal grounds. Benefitting from a walk-in wardrobe with hanging rails, lighting and shelving. Additional TV point.

Shower Room - Modern white suite comprising of a close-coupled WC, vanity wash-hand basin with cupboard unit below and worktop over with light up mirror and shaver point, walk-in level access shower with a thermostatically controlled shower on an adjustable slide. Extensively tiled walls and wet room styled tiled flooring, electric heated towel rail, emergency pull cord and ceiling spot light. Hand rails throughout the shower room.

Car Parking - Included within the price is a parking space which is located in a premium position being right next to the walk way of the apartments.

Lease Information - Lease length: 999 years from January 2022
Ground rent £425 per annum
Ground rent review date: January 2037

Service Charge (Breakdown) - • Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24-hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance

Service charge: £3,729.36 per annum (for financial year end to 28/02/2025)

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

Additional Information & Services - • Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

** Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled to, to support you with service charges and living cost's.
** Part Exchange ** We offer Part-Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
** Removal Service** Get a quote from our Partner Removal Service who can declutter and move you in to your new home.
** Solicitors** Get a quote from our panel solicitors who have dealt with a number of sales and purchases and therefore familiar with the McCarthy Stone set up.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUR WEBPAGE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT