A first floor apartment forming part of this desirable retirement complex, designed specifically for the over sixties. Completed in 2016 by retirement specialists Churchill, Abbey Lodge comprises just twenty-nine one and two-bedroom apartments and two cottages complemented by excellent on-site facilities which include a lodge manager, residents' lounge, laundry room, a Wellbeing suite, a fully furnished guest suite, and buggy store. The development is centered around pleasant gardens to the rear with seating areas, and there is car parking available for residents and visitors.
Safety and security are provided by a camera entry system and 24-hour Careline support. Early viewing is strongly recommended by the sole agents.
COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL:
Entry via intercom and security camera.
RESIDENTS' LOUNGE:
With kitchen area.
LODGE MANAGER'S OFFICE:
Manager onsite weekdays 9am-5pm.
WELLBEING SUITE:
Includes a hairdressing salon by appointment.
LIFT AND STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Door to:
ENTRANCE HALL:
Door to 3m deep walk in airing cupboard housing the hot water system and shelving with coat hooks.
SITTING ROOM:
Well proportioned and open to a study/dining area, fireplace with inset electric fire and stone surround, twin double-glazed windows with view towards trees and railway line, deep storage cupboard, glass door to:
KITCHEN:
Well appointed with a range of modern eye level wall and base units with work surfaces over, part tiled walls, range of built-in Zanussi appliances to include: electric oven and grill, hob with brushed steel extractor canopy over, fridge and freezer, stainless steel sink with mixer tap with window above having a leafy outlook through a broad double-glazed window, wall mounted electric fan heater, extractor fan.
BEDROOM:
Built in mirror fronted wardrobe, radiator, open to dressing area which the current owner uses as a studio for art, double-glazed window.
SHOWER ROOM:
Tiled with broad corner shower cubicle with handrail, wash hand basin with cupboard below and mirror over with lighting, WC with push button cistern, chrome wall mounted heated towel rail, extractor fan.
OUTSIDE:
Abbey Lodge stands in attractive and well maintained communal gardens which are mainly laid to lawn with a sun terrace adjoining the building and a separate sunken patio area. Car parking is available onsite for residents and visitors, and there are charging points available for electric wheelchairs and scooters.
LEASEHOLD: Residue of 125 years from the 1st September 2014.
GROUND RENT: Currently £331.15 per half year
SERVICE CHARGE: Currently £1516.76 per half year
As confirmed by the house manager.
TEST VALLEY COUNCIL TAX:
Band: B, Price £1,487.48 for the year 2022/23
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