Melton Court, 37 Lindsay Road, Branksome Park, Poole, BH13

House & Son are delighted to present this well presented two bedroom retirement apartment for over 65's, situated in the highly sought after Branksome Park area. Melton Court is a very well respected, fully managed retirement development; that promotes and supports independence, whilst offering support, at the times when it is most needed. Melton Court, is set in landscaped and partially walled gardens with mature trees, giving a relaxing environment for resting or walking. A Summer House is provided and chairs are set out on warmer days, for the use of all the owners!

This attractive retirement living complex, features a secure manned reception area (where the house managers are found) throughout the day and evening, with entrance video surveillance. For absolute security, all visitors need to report to reception, before entry. The fantastic facilities include a weekly service clean, an onsite 'not for profit' restaurant, serving lunches 7 days a week (at cost), a communal lounge, resident and visitor parking areas, a guest suite, laundrette services, lift access and a 24 hour warden call alert and intercom system.

Melton Court is managed by a General Manager, a Facilities Manager plus a team of Duty Managers. Additional support is available for the Owners from a team of Housekeeping Assistants, Chefs and Kitchen Assistants, Waitresses and Receptionists. Practical help is available from the Maintenance Technician.

The apartment complex is superbly located, less than 200 metres away from a Tesco Superstore, and less than half a mile away from a Lidl store and Branksome Train Station, with direct links into London. Westbourne Village is also within easy reach, with bus stops close by.

The internal accommodation of the apartment briefly comprises of, a good size entrance hall, lounge dining room, fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms, a generous bathroom with bath and wet room style walk in shower, as well as a separate cloakroom with second toilet. The property benefits from neutral décor; is being offered with no chain and has the added benefit of double glazed windows, gas fired central heating and a built in wardrobe to the master bedroom. 

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE  

LIFT AND STAIRS TO ALL FLOORS  

ENTRANCE HALL  

LOUNGE/DINER 14' 10 into door recess" x 14' 1" (4.52m x 4.29m)  

KITCHEN 11' 2" x 8' 0" (3.4m x 2.44m)  

BEDROOM ONE 15' 3 into wardrobe" x 10' 9 max" (4.65m x 3.28m)  

BEDROOM TWO 11' 2" x 9' 11 max" (3.4m x 3.02m)  

BATHROOM 12' 3" x 7' 11" (3.73m x 2.41m)  

CLOAKROOM - SECOND TOILET  

AGENT'S NOTE The property is age over 65's. 

TENURE Leasehold: 125 years from 1997 

SERVICE CHARAGES £725.41 per calendar month (£8,704.92 per annum). 

COMMUNAL GARDENS & ONSITE PARKING Well-kept gardens providing various seating areas, various shrubs, trees and flower borders. Timber summer house and greenhouse. There is ample off road parking including visitors' spaces
 

FACILITIES A superb complex that promotes well-being and activity and offers the serving of lunch 7 days a week. There is also the peace of mind of a 24 hour care line, being available. Run by owners, for owners and comprising ninety spacious one and two-bedroom apartments; with 24-hour on-site staff, offering owners the opportunity of retaining independence within an active social community. Communities for owners run by owners, is designed to protect and keep control of hard-earned finances, through the running of their own communities.

Dinners Parties - Many of these are provided free of charge but where external agencies are involved or where meals are provided, a nominal fee is requested.

The services on offer are much greater than is usual in standard retirement apartments or sheltered housing, giving owners the opportunity of retaining their independence and improving their quality of life, remaining in their own homes for as long as possible. There is a team of staff working on a shift basis, managed 24 hours a day.

It is important to note that a significant proportion of the Service Charge relates to items which the prospective purchaser is responsible for in their present home, such as building insurance, building maintenance, gardening, and domestic help. Many purchasers are also eligible for Attendance Allowance at £68 or £101 a week, which is neither means-tested or taxable and advice on this subject is available to anyone making an enquiry.