St. Winifreds Road, Meyrick Park, Bournemouth, BH2

House & Son are pleased to offer for sale this one bedroom retirement apartment (1st occupant should be 60+) located in a popular residential area; a short distance from the town centre, (beach & shops) access points into the beautiful Meyrick Park (with its wooded walks and bowling green) and is conveniently located for local bus routes.

Leonard Hackett Court was constructed to provide affordable retirement housing and offers truly outstanding value for money. The development comprises 36 one and two bed shared equity Leasehold retirement properties; surrounded by attractive landscaped gardens with bench seating available to both the front and rear gardens.

In support of a more affordable purchase, the Lease dictates that the apartment must be offered on a 70% shared equity basis, with no rent payable on the remaining 30%. To comply, the apartment has had a professional valuation completed and can now be purchased at a fixed price of £56,000 (Subject to meeting the Managing Agents capacity criteria). The property is available with no forward chain.

The apartments benefit from having lift access and for added convenience the lift goes to the parking area and rear communal garden. A local manager takes care of buildings and grounds maintenance, as well as providing further help and support if required. There is also the added reassurance of Anchor's 24 hour emergency call system, should it ever be needed.

The accommodation is bright and airy with large windows, enjoying very pleasant views over the rear communal gardens. The room layout comprises of an entrance hall with large walk in storage cupboard and additional airing cupboard; a dual aspect lounge/dining room, kitchen, bedroom and shower/wet room. Further advantages include secure communal door intercom system, gas central heating, UPVC double glazed windows, newly fitted carpets, fitted wardrobe and a residents parking area (first come first serve availability).

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE
Security entry intercom. Lift & stairs to all floors:

ENTRANCE HALL 12' 10" x 3' 10" (3.91m x 1.17m)

LOUNGE 15' 5" x 11' 5" (4.7m x 3.48m)

KITCHEN 11' 5" x 6' 10" (3.48m x 2.08m)

BEDROOM 12' 5" x 12' 0" (3.78m x 3.66m)

SHOWER / WET ROOM 6' 9" x 5' 10" (2.06m x 1.78m)

COMMUNAL GARDENS
To the rear of the block is an area of lawn with bench seating and mature trees and shrubs. There is also a section of garden provided for drying washing, with communal washing lines.

OFF ROAD PARKING
A driveway leads from St Winifreds Road to a resident's car parking area. Spaces are available on a non allocated first come, first served basis. An underground garage area has allocated spaces available on a waiting list basis.

TENURE & CHARGES
Leasehold - 125 years from 1 June 1980 Annual Service Charge includes: Ground rent, services of a house manager, 24 hour care alert system, buildings insurance, water & sewerage charges, gardening, exterior window cleaning (once a month), cleaning and lighting of the communal areas and lift maintenance. Recent annual charges have been approximately £300 per month, which includes a contribution into the reserve fund. There are current building maintenance works and therefore, please ask the agent for information on the upcoming charges, which will increase whilst an extra contribution to the reserves is demanded. We also understand a simplified Lease Extension process is offered through the Management Company.


Council Tax Band 'B' = £1,678 (2024/25)

EPC 'C'

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.