Stanford Orchard, Warnham, Horsham, RH12 3RF

A generously proportioned top floor two bedroom apartment in this highly regarded development specifically designed for independent retirement living for the active over 60's.  The village centre of Warnham itself is just one hundred yards or so walking distance and provides a general store, butchers shop, the Parish Church and two well patronised public houses, whilst the surrounding countryside is also within easy reach.  The main town shopping centre of Horsham is approximately three miles away to the southeast, and is easily accessible by a regular bus service. For peace of mind there is a resident Estate Manager and along with an entry phone system and a passenger lift to the upper floors, Stanford Orchard provides a safe and secure “lifestyle” option for the discerning purchaser. This apartment is offered with ‘no ongoing chain’.

SITUATION:
Warnham village offers a selection of shops including a convenience store, well patronised butchers, church and two popular public houses. Warnham station is within a short drive and provides a service to London via the Dorking line. There is easy vehicular access to the A24 and A264 subsequently leading to the M23 and motorway network. Horsham town centre, with its comprehensive range of facilities including mainline railway station, shops, restaurants, public houses, sports centre and cinema, is approximately 3 miles distant.
 
OTHER ATTRACTIONS OF LIVING IN WARNHAM
- There is a well-stocked convenience store, a hairdressers, and a first class butchers shop in the main street.
- There is a popular Gym on the main street which, amongst other activities, offers Pilates and exercise sessions for seniors.
- There is a reliable bus service (10 minutes journey) to Horsham every hour giving access to Sainsburys , Waitrose and the usual high street shopping. There is also a bus from Warnham to Dorking every hour during the day.
- The village is generally a quiet and safe environment, with a relatively low crime rate.
- St. Margaret’s Church is active and friendly and promotes many village activities for the Warnham community as a whole.
- The village is blessed with a myriad of walking paths in the lovely countryside surrounding Warnham. The air is fresh and unpolluted.
- There are two well patronised pubs in the village offering meals and drink.
- Apart from the lovely village green there is a cricket ground across the road from Stanford Orchard with games played most Saturdays during the season.
- The 100-year-old Warnham Club (formerly the Comrades Club), adjacent to Stanford Orchard, is available for membership at a very small cost offering fellowship, pub facilities and a number of table games.

The accommodation with approximate room sizes is as follows:
 
Main Communal Entrance to:
 
Secure Entrance Lobby
With entry phone system and lockable letter boxes, security entrance door to
 
Communal Entrance Hall
With staircase and lift to all floors.
 
SECOND FLOOR
 
Landing with private Front Door to No. 31.
 
Entrance Hall
With security/entry phone handset, power points, night storage heater, built in storage cupboard and an airing cupboard having the factory insulated hot water cylinder and immersion heater.
 
Lounge/Dining Room
Twin double glazed side aspect. With two storage heaters, telephone point, television aerial point, door to
 
Kitchen
Double glazed rear aspect. With a good range of rolled edge working surfaces with fitted drawers and cupboards below and space and plumbing for washing machine, also further appliance space (for fridge and/or freezer), there is an inset one and a half bowl sink unit and drainer, fitted Creda four ring electric hob with fan and light above and adjacent double oven with further storage cupboard below, eye level wall storage cupboards, various power points and some wall tiling, pelmet lighting.
 
Bedroom 1
Double glazed side aspect. With storage heater, built in double width wardrobe cupboard with fitted rail and shelf.  Telephone point, T.V point. Door to
 
En-Suite Shower Room
With some wall tiling and suite comprising; enclosed shower cubicle with ‘Aqualisa’ thermostatic power, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C., with enclosed cistern, fitted electric chromium towel rail and Dimplex wall heater. Wall light/shaver point, extractor fan.
 
Bedroom 2 
Double glazed side aspect. With one single door and one double door to wardrobe unit with fitted shelves and rail, Dimplex wall heater.
 
Bathroom
With some wall tiling and suite comprising; panel enclosed bath with mixer taps and hand shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C. with enclosed cistern. Fitted electric/chromium towel rail, fitted Dimplex wall heater, wall light/shaver point, extractor fan.
 
OUTSIDE
Surrounding the buildings are various well tended communal gardens and there is non allocated parking to the front of the building.
  
TENURE

Leasehold - We understand that the incoming purchaser will be granted a new 99 year lease.
Service Charge - Maintenance Charge - £2021.78 half yearly from 01/12/2023 to 31/05/2024 and £2021.78 from 01/06/2024 to 30/11/2024. 
Ground Rent - Currently £50.00 per annum.

Council Tax Band - C 

Agent's Notes:
1. Each flat is equipped with an emergency call system which alerts any emergencies to the Estate Manager whilst on duty or reverts to a call centre outside of hours.
2. We strongly advise any intending purchaser to verify the above with their legal representative prior to committing to a purchase. The above information has been supplied to us by our clients in good faith, but we have not had sight of any formal documentation relating to the above.
3. We are advised that prospective purchasers will be required to complete an approval process to confirm they are a qualifying purchaser which will include completion of a RLHA application form. The issue of a comprehensive Purchase Information Pack by RLHA and an interview with the Estate Manager on site. There is a one-off fee of £150 (plus v.a.t.) for the associated administration, which is non-refundable.
 
We strongly advise any intending purchaser to verify the leaseholders information with their legal representative prior to committing to a purchase. This information has been supplied to us by our clients in good faith, but we have not had sight of any formal documentation relating to the above.

Referral Fees: Courtney Green routinely refer prospective purchasers to Nepcote Financial Ltd who may offer to arrange insurance and/or mortgages. Courtney Green may be entitled to receive 20% of any commission received by Nepcote Financial Ltd.