Southampton Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24

A well-presented ground floor one bedroom 'house managed' apartment for residents over 55 years old, with direct access onto communal gardens & centrally located within Ringwood. No onward chain.

Summary of Accommodation:

* COMMUNAL ENTRANCE DOOR WITH SECURITY PHONE SYSTEM * COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL * PERSONAL FRONT DOOR TO PERSONAL ENTRANCE HALL * LIVING ROOM * MODERN KITCHEN * BEDROOM WITH BUILT-IN WARDROBES * COMMUNAL GARDENS *

DESCRIPTION & CONSTRUCTION:
Oakley Court was built in the 1980's to traditional standards with facing brick elevations under a tiled roof. It is a purpose built block of 'house managed' apartments for residents of the age of 55 & over. Apartment 6 has been well maintained & has the benefit of night store heating, modern kitchen, double glazing, built-in wardrobes to the bedroom, security pull cord with direct access to the house manager, patio door leading from the living room into the well-tended communal landscaped gardens.

SITUATION:
Oakley Court is located within immediate level walking distance of Ringwood Centre which offers a weekly street market in addition to comprehensive shopping, leisure & educational facilities. The A31 & A338 provide road links to the main centres of Bournemouth 12 miles, Southampton 16 miles & Salisbury 18 miles.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE:
From the main Ringwood roundabout adjacent to the town centre car park, leave in an easterly direction along the old Southampton Road, taking the first turning right whereupon Oakley Court is the second apartment block on the left hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE DOOR TO:

RECEPTION HALL: Which in turn leads to the rear of the block giving access to personal front door to apartment 6 leading to:

INNER HALL: Fire alarm, useful storage cupboard, door to:

LIVING ROOM: 17’5” (5.30m) x 10’8” (3.25m). Dual aspect to the south & east. Double glazed upvc casement door on the eastern elevation providing view & access to small patio & communal gardens. Night store heater. T.V. point. Two wall light points. Smoke detector. Wall mounted intercom for communal front door. Security pull cord, linked to house manager. Door way to:

KITCHEN: 7’5” 92.25m) x 5’5” (1.65m). Aspect to the south. Comprehensive range of low level units comprising wall to wall, roll top laminate work surface with inset one & a quarter bowl, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with h & c mixer. Double floor storage cupboard beneath. The work surface extends on the return wall & incorporates combination microwave & grill. Additional storage cupboards. The work surface continues with additional work top plus 4 burner ceramic hob with three speed canopy extractor fan above. 2 single eye level store cupboards. Attractive ceramic tiled wall surrounds, in contrast to the ceramic tiled floor. This cupboard is in the reception hall. Full height deep walk-in linen/cloaks cupboard housing the Economy 7 hot water cylinder & fitted immersion heater. Shelving. Electric meters & fuse box.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM: 13’11” (4.25m) x 9’ (2.75m). Aspect to the east. Double glazed window overlooking rear garden. Without loss of measurement to the room, double built-in wardrobe with hanging rail & shelving. 2 wall light points. Night store heater. Telephone connection. Security pull cord linked to house manager.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

SHOWER ROOM: 6’7” (2m) x 5’11” (1.80m). Fully tiled shower cubicle with fitted Mira Sport shower. Low level close coupled w.c. Pedestal wash basin. Built-in medicine cabinet. Chrome vertical heated towel rail. Wall heater. Extractor fan. Security pull cord.

OUTSIDE:
The property benefits from the use of the communal grounds & has direct access from the living room onto a small patio, well-tended landscaped gardens to the rear of the development.

TENURE: THE VENDOR INFORMS US THAT THEY OWN A SHARE OF THE FREEHOLD, THE LEASE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 999 YEARS. Lease start date 31/07/2019 – Lease term commenced from 25/3/1986 – 960 years remaining, Lease end date 23/3/2985

Agent's Note: On the ground floor the communal facilities include, lounge and laundry room with washing machines and tumble dryers.

A guest suite is available upon request at a cost per night.

MAINTENANCE CHARGE: £1461.20, payable half yearly. The property is currently managed by Evolve Estate Management, who facilitate an on-site manager. No pets.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: B

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