St. Winifreds Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2

Roberts are delighted to offer for sale this third (top) floor, lift-served retirement apartment, situated within Leonard Hackett Court on St Winifred's Road in the highly regarded Meyrick Park area of Bournemouth (BH2).
Unlike many traditional retirement developments, Leonard Hackett Court offers a more contemporary feel, with wide hotel-style communal hallways and direct access to each apartment without the need to pass through communal lounge areas.

The property is owned on a 70% / 30% shared ownership basis, with no rent payable on the remaining 30% share. The development is restricted to residents aged 60 years and over.
Further information regarding the development can be found via

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Development & Communal Facilities

The development is set within well-maintained communal grounds featuring seating areas, mature planting, and landscaped shrubs, creating a pleasant outdoor environment during the warmer months.
Over the past 35 years, Roberts have frequently sold properties within Leonard Hackett Court to younger retirees seeking an active and independent lifestyle, combined with the reassurance of accommodation designed to adapt to changing future needs.
Additional features include:

* Secure electric entry system
* Recently improved communal hallways and lifts
* Residents' and visitor parking (unallocated)
* A friendly and active resident community
* Convenient Meyrick Park location close to parkland and golf facilities
* Easy access to Bournemouth town centre on foot
* Nearby bus routes along Wimborne Road and Lansdowne Road
* Positioned within a sought-after and affluent residential area

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The Apartment

This particular apartment has recently undergone refurbishment and enjoys a desirable westerly aspect, allowing for excellent afternoon sunlight and pleasant views over the communal grounds with a tree-lined backdrop.
The entrance hallway includes two useful storage cupboards, one of which is a walk-in storage space, along with a recessed area ideal for coats and additional storage.
The lounge/diner benefits from a bright dual-aspect layout and offers ample room for both living and dining furniture. A doorway leads through to a separate kitchen which has been comprehensively refitted.
The modern kitchen features:

* Integrated oven, electric hob, splashback, and extractor hood
* Space for a washing machine
* Space for a tall fridge/freezer
* Generous worktop and cupboard space
* Newly fitted wood-effect flooring
* Newly installed gas central heating combination boiler
* A window providing natural light and ventilation, a feature not commonly found in many retirement apartments

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Shower Room

The contemporary shower room comprises:
* Double shower cubicle
* Thermostatic shower with glass screen
* Concealed cistern WC
* Pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap
* Modern tiling and newly fitted wood-effect flooring
Neutral décor throughout, combined with excellent natural light, creates a bright and welcoming atmosphere.

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Lifestyle Appeal

While downsizing from a larger property will naturally involve some adjustment in space, this apartment represents an excellent opportunity for a fresh start within a secure, low-maintenance, and sociable environment.

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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 third (top) floor.
Front door leads into:

Entrance Hallway:
Coved and textured ceiling, two ceiling light points and mains wired smoke detector. Entry phone, single panelled radiator and 'Careline' pull cord. Central heating thermostat, storage recess and hatch giving access to loft.

Walk-in Storage:
Housing electric meter and fuse board.

Airing Cupboard:
Housing pre-lagged hot water cylinder tank with shelved storage over.

Lounge / Diner:
16' 4 x 12' / 4.98m x 3.66m (approx').
Coved and textured ceiling with ceiling light point. UPVC double-glazed windows to front and side aspects. Double panelled radiator and further single panelled radiator. Television point and telephone point.

Kitchen:
12' 11 x 6' 10 / 3.94m x 2.08m (approx').
Coved and textured ceiling with ceiling light point. UPVC double-glazed window to side aspect. A range of newly fitted wall and base mounted units with work surfaces over. Single bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated electric oven, integrated hobs, splashback and cooker hood over. Space and plumbing for washing machine and space for fridge/ freezer. Splash back tiling. Newly fitted wall mounted gas central heating combination boiler. Newly fitted wood effect flooring.

Bedroom One:
13' x 10' 1 / 3.96m x 3.07m (approx').
Coved and textured ceiling with ceiling light point. UPVC double-glazed window to front aspect. Double panelled radiator. Fitted wardrobe.

Bedroom Two:
11' x 6' / 3.35m x 1.83m (approx').
Coved textured ceiling with ceiling light point. UPVC double-glazed window to side aspect. Single panelled radiator.

Shower Room:
6' 9 x 5' 8 / 2.06m x 1.73m (approx').
Plain ceiling, ceiling light point and fitted extractor. Concealed cistern WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap. Double shower with fitted glass screen and thermostatic shower. Single panelled radiator, majority tiled walls and wood effect flooring.

Further Information:
The property is owned on a 70% / 30% basis with no rent payable on the 30% share. A minimum age restriction of 60+ years applies.



Outside:
The property is set in well-presented and maintained communal grounds with established and mature trees, bushes and shrubs. Resident and visitor parking (non allocated).

Tenure:
Leasehold (extension in hand to 990-years)

Ground Rent:
Nil

Maintenance:
£4,867.44 per annum (£405.62 per month). This includes - Water, Sewage, Reserve Fund, Cleaning of Communal Areas, Gardening, Plumbing & Heating Repair, Service & Maintenance.