Sandringham Court, Avon Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8

Roberts are pleased to offer for sale this second-floor, lift-served apartment in the highly regarded Sandringham Court development in Avon Road, Charminster, Bournemouth, BH8.

This friendly and welcoming development comprises 35 flats and is restricted to residents aged 60 and over. Unlike many traditional retirement developments, Sandringham Court offers a more vibrant atmosphere, with hotel-style wide hallways and the convenience of direct access to each apartment without passing through a communal lounge.

A particularly attractive feature is that each flat is permitted to have its own washing machine within the kitchen, removing the need for a shared laundry room and rota system.

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Development & Communal Facilities

The well-maintained, south-facing grounds provide both resident and guest parking. Bench seating and well manicured plants and shrubs make this a pleasant outdoor communal space in warmer months of the year.

Over the past 25 years, Roberts have predominantly sold properties within Sandringham Court to younger retirees seeking an active lifestyle, with the reassurance of future-proofed accommodation should needs change.

Notably, service charges have reduced by approximately 15% over the past financial year - a positive factor when compared with similar age-restricted developments.

* Additional features include *

- Secure electric fob-entry system
- Recently improved communal hallways
- Lift access and two stairwells
- Residents' function room with kitchen (ideal for family visits and events)
- Guest suite available by prior booking
- Quiet upper-floor reading room with book exchange

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The Apartment

This particular flat enjoys a desirable dual aspect position, with both windows to side (easterly aspect) as well as rear (southerly aspect) overlooking the communal grounds and rooftops beyond towards the direction of Bournemouth town centre.

The entrance hallway benefits from two generous storage cupboards.

The lounge/diner features an attractive bay window with an extra side aspect window ideal as either a small dining area or a reading nook. An archway leads into a kitchen unusually also with a window to side aspect. The kitchen comes complete with:

- Integrated oven and hob
- Space for washing machine
- Space for fridge/freezer
- Space for electric cooker

The flat has a good-sized bathroom with a suite comprising of a panelled bath with electric shower over, low-level WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

With neutral décor throughout and excellent natural light, the apartment offers a bright and welcoming feel.

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Lifestyle Appeal

While downsizing from a larger home will naturally require a reduction in furniture and possessions, this apartment presents a wonderful opportunity for a fresh start and a low-maintenance lifestyle within a secure and sociable community.

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact the sole selling agents, Roberts


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Communal entrance leading to stairs, lift and landings, the flat lies on the second (top) floor.

Entrance Hallway:
An L-shaped room with textured ceiling with two ceiling light points and hatch to loft. Entry phone receiver, emergency care-line pull-cord and night storage heater. Airing cupboard with shelved storage. Further walk-in cupboard housing electrics fuse board / consumer unit.

Lounge / Diner:
16' 3 x 10' 9 / 4.95m x 3.30m (approx').
Textured ceiling with two ceiling light points. UPVC double-glazed bay window looking onto the communal grounds with town centre beyond. Further side aspect Velux style window with deep sill shelf. Night storage heater. TV/media point, telephone point and emergency care-line pull-cord. Archway leads to:

Kitchen:
7' 4 x 7' 4 / 2.24m x 2.24m (approx').
Textured with ceiling light point. Side aspect Velux style window with deep sill shelf. A range of wall and base mounted units with work surfaces over. Single bowl single drainer sink unit. Space and plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer and space for electric cooker. Splash back tiling and fitted extractor.

Bedroom:
10' 9 x 9' 9 / 3.27m x 2.97m (approx').
Having textured ceiling with ceiling light point. Rear aspect Velux style window with deep sill shelf. Electric convector heater. Fitted wardrobes with hanging rail and further storage over. Care-line pull-cord.

Bathoom:
6' 5 x 6' 2 / 1.96m x 1.88m (approx').
Textured ceiling and ceiling light point and fitted extractor. Panelled bath with hand rails and electric shower over. Low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and ladder style heated towel rail.

Further Information:
The property has the benefit of guest facilities, resident's communal lounge, care line and house manager.

Outside:
The property is set in well-presented and maintained communal grounds with established and mature trees, bushes and shrubs. Casual off-road resident and visitor parking.

Tenure:
Leasehold - 125 years from May 1990 (89-years remaining)

Maintenance:
£2,923.90 per annum to include buildings insurance and water.

Ground Rent:
Peppercorn

Council Tax:
Band B