Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1FZ

A beautifully presented and generously proportioned two bedroom apartment, featuring a spacious living/dining room with access to a delightful patio area overlooking the landscaped communal gardens, a modern fitted kitchen, a generous master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, a double second bedroom, plus a contemporary shower room, and a separate cloakroom/WC. This apartment offers comfortable and stylish living throughout.

Residents of Austen Place benefit from beautifully landscaped gardens, a welcoming homeowners' lounge, an on-site table service restaurant, and a guest suite for visiting family and friends.

Development Overview - Austen Place is a purpose built Retirement Living Plus development built by McCarthy & Stone, designed specifically for the over 70s, for those who wish to enjoy independent living but may need some extra care and support. There is an Estate Manager who leads the team and oversees the development.

Communal facilities include a Club lounge where social events and activities take place, a function room, a wellbeing suite and landscaped gardens. There are fully equipped laundry rooms and a restaurant which is table service and serves freshly prepared meals daily. If your guests wish to stay, there is guest suite accommodation which can be booked (fees apply). There is a 24 hour emergency call system provided by a personal pendant and call points in your bedroom and bathroom as well as onsite management 24 hours a day.

One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge at Austen Place with additional services including care and support available at an extra charge. However, this can be from as little as 15 minutes per session which can be increased or decreased to suit your needs.

Austen Place is situated a stone's throw from a Sainsbury's supermarket and a short walk from the high street, which offers a wealth of local amenities to choose from.

Apartment Overview - This beautifully presented apartment offers a welcoming entrance hall with a useful walk-in storage cupboard. The spacious living/dining room provides an ideal space for relaxing and entertaining, with direct access to a delightful patio area enjoying attractive views over the communal gardens.

The separate modern kitchen is fully fitted with a range of contemporary units and integrated appliances, whilst the stylish shower room features a walk-in level-access shower, vanity unit and contemporary fittings, as well as an additional cloakroom with WC, providing added convenience for homeowners and guests.

A generous master double bedroom benefits from a walk-in wardrobe and a bright outlook, enhanced by full-length windows that allow plenty of natural light to flow throughout the room. A second bedroom can also be used as a dressing room, hobby room or office space, again benefitting from full length windows.

Social Lifestyle - The Communal Lounge is at the heart of the community at Austen Place and is where the majority of social gatherings take place. They're a perfect opportunity to meet your neighbours and make new friends, but there's never any obligation to join in, you can socialise as much or as little as you want.

The Restaurant - Serving everyday classics and tempting treats, the subsidised chef-run restaurant at Austen Place serve freshly prepared food all year round. Perfect for those days when you don't feel like cooking or when guests come to visit.

Landscaped Gardens - One of the main social hubs of Austen Place is the large patio area in the communal garden. This space is enjoyed by many of the homeowners throughout the year. Best of all, Your McCarthy Stone take care of all the maintenance, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the beautiful gardens blossom and bloom throughout the seasons.

“The gardens are beautiful all year round and there are plenty of opportunities to spend time together with other neighbours, if you want the interaction.” – McCarthy Stone Homeowner

Service Charge (Breakdown) - • Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24 hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance
One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge

The Annual Service charge is £13,028.73 until 30/06/2027 and it does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estates Manager.

Lease Information - Lease 999 years from 1st January 2018
Ground rent £510 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st January 2033

Moving Made Easy - Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:

• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
For more information check our webpage additional services or speak with our property consultant

Additional Information & Services - •Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage