About the property
Key features
- WALKING DISTANCE TO SHOPS
- NO FORWARD CHAIN
- POPULAR RETIREMENT DEVELOPMENT
- 24 HOUR CARE LINE
- LIFT ACCESS
- FIRST FLOOR
- LARGE SOUTH FACING LIVING ROOM
- COMMUNAL GARDEN
- IN HOUSE MANAGERS
- POPULAR COMMUNAL LOUNGE
Material information
Property description
Council Tax A fee submitted to your local authority to cover expenses related to local amenities such as schools, libraries, and waste management. The payment amount is determined based on the property's value. Read our glossary page :
Tenure Explains the various forms of property ownership, including freehold, leasehold, and commonhold, and how they determine your rights and responsibilities as a property owner. Read our glossary page :
Ground Rent A recurring payment issued by the tenant to the landlord or property management firm. Read our glossary page
£454.44 per year
Ground Rent Review Period When will your ground rent be assessed and how frequently will it be reviewed. Read our glossary page
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Annual Service Charge An estate's shared area expenses, such as building insurance, lighting, cleaning, and maintenance, are typically covered by a periodic payment that is commonly made on a yearly basis. Read our glossary page
£2485.72
Length of Lease The duration of time you have acquired the leasehold, or the right to reside in a property. Read our glossary page
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VILLAGE CENTRE RETIREMENT APARTMENT – A one-bedroom, first-floor retirement flat, southerly facing and overlooking the communal gardens. Offered for sale with vacant possession, conveniently located within walking distance of local shops, bus stops and train station.
PLEASE REFER TO OUR FLOORPLAN FOR ROOM MEASUREMENTS
HOMELAKE HOUSE – ASHLEY CROSS VILLAGE
Homelake House is a popular retirement development ideally situated in the heart of Ashley Cross village, within easy walking distance of shops, amenities, bus stops and Parkstone railway station.
Located on the first floor, with lift and stair access, this well-positioned apartment enjoys a pleasant rear outlook over the beautifully maintained communal gardens.
The light and airy living room benefits from two south-facing double-glazed tilt-and-turn windows, with an archway leading to the modern kitchen, fitted with cupboards and an electric oven. The spacious bedroom overlooks the gardens and has a built-in wardrobe. The bathroom comprises of a bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin with a storage cupboard below, while a large hallway cupboard provides useful storage and houses the hot water tank.
HOMELAKE HOUSE FACILITIES
Residents enjoy a refurbished communal lounge with kitchen facilities, direct access to the rear patio and gardens, a communal laundry room, and a House Manager's office staffed Monday to Friday. A 24-hour careline system provides added reassurance. Two guest suites are available for visiting friends and family for a small charge. There is also a large residents' car park (non-allocated) and covered storage for electric mobility scooters.
TENURE & CHARGES
Tenure: Leasehold – 99 years from 1985.
Service charge: £2,485.72 per annum, covering building insurance, gardening, lift maintenance, water and sewerage rates, House Manager's wages, communal heating and cleaning, lounge and laundry maintenance, window cleaning, general maintenance, warden monitoring, call monitoring and accountancy charges.
Ground rent: £454.44 per annum.
AGE RESTRICTIONS
Residents must be aged 60 or over. For couples, one resident must be over 60 and the other over 55.
VIEWINGS - We show homes Monday to Saturday. Many sellers go to great lengths to prepare for viewings. Please check out the mapping section of the listing to ensure the property is where you want it to be and the floorplan to ensure it has the accommodation you need. We appreciate situations can change so if for any reason you need to cancel a viewing please try and give 24 hours’ notice where possible.
