Garden Court, Riverside Road, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22

A Spacious THREE BEDROOM FREEHOLD RETIREMENT COTTAGE in a Select Purpose Built Development with LOVELY VIEWS OVER WOODLAND and within walking distance of Shops and Amenities + NO ONWARD CHAIN

The Property - was built, we believe, about 25 years ago as part of a Small Select Development of Freehold Retirement Cottages, in a Secure Setting, limited to occupation by Owners of over 60 years of age. The Cottages are close to the shops and all amenities in the centre of West Moors. Features of the well appointed and presented accommodation include Gas Fired Central Heating by Radiators, UPVC Framed Double Glazed Windows and doors, a High Quality Stairlift, Oak Internal Doors and Included in the sale are the Fitted Carpets, Curtains, Window Blinds and the Appliances in the Kitchen. West Moors has good main road communications to other centres including FERNDOWN, WIMBORNE, BOURNEMOUTH & POOLE.

ACCOMMODATION GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Porch: with outside light and half glazed front door to:-

Entrance Hall: with telephone point, smoke alarm, two built-in cupboards (one housing the modern Glow-Worm gas fired boiler), useful under-stairs storage cupboard and stairs with high quality stairlift to the First Floor.

Lounge: 17’0 x 11’10 with TV aerial point, three wall lights and sliding patio doors to the westerly aspect sun patio with views over fields beyond the grounds of Garden Court.

Dining Room/Bedroom No 3: 13’5 x 9’8 with two wall lights.

Kitchen: 7’10 x 7’10 with part-tiling to the walls and comprehensively fitted with units and co-ordinating worktops incorporating single drainer sink unit with mixer tap. Beneath the worktops are a range of storage cupboards and drawers, ‘Bosch’ dishwasher, ’Bosch’ washing machine and above are matching wall cupboards. Integrated ’Bosch’ ceramic hob with cooker hood over, ‘Bosch’ electric oven/grill with combination microwave above and freestanding ‘Blomberg Fridge/Freezer. Ceiling and work surface lighting and window with electric opener.

Shower Room: 9’5 x 6’10 with half tiling to the walls, tiled floor and fitted suite comprising large shower enclosure with shower mixer. Vanity basin with double door cupboard under and mirror with integrated lights and shaver point above. WC suite, heated towel rail and extractor fan.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing: with smoke alarm and hatchway to the roof space. Built-in storage and airing cupboards.

Bedroom No 1: 15’3 (max) x 11’10 with telephone point, TV aerial connection and fitted triple door wardrobe.

Ensuite Bathroom: with half tiling to the walls and fitted suite comprising bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, vanity basin with two cupboards under, wall mirror with integrated light and shaver point above. WC, useful storage cupboard, heated towel rail and ‘Velux’ type roof window.

Bedroom No 2: 11’9 (max) x 9’8 fitted three door wardrobe.

OUTSIDE

Front Garden: to the Front is laid to lawn with flower beds and a path to the Front Entrance. The Rear Patio Garden is bounded by picket fencing and planned for ease of maintenance with shingle, mature shrubs and heather borders and a storage cupboard for garden chairs etc. The garden area has a pleasing open aspect over protected fields and woods beyond the boundary of Garden Court..

The Gardens: in which the property stands are all regularly maintained by contractors, the cost of which is included in the Maintenance Charge.

Qualifying Age: Single occupant - 60 years of age.
Joint occupants - minimum age of one occupant can be 55 years of age.

Maintenance Charge: The Cottage is Freehold. The maintenance charge is mainly to cover the upkeep of the communal grounds together with external decoration and maintenance of the exterior of the cottages. The projected annual rating charged for the year ending 31st August 2025 is £3,254.00.

Ground Rent: £1 per annum.

Services: All Main Services Connected.

Council Tax Band: E

Council Tax Payable 2024/2025: £2,983.58

Energy Rating: C (Current 73, Potential 87)

Property Reference: BBR240132