Entrance Hall, Kitchen, Open Plan Sitting/Dining Room, Principal Bedroom with En-Suite, Second Double Bedroom, Shower Room, Garage & Resident/Visitor Parking, Chain Free

The Property:
Positioned in this prestigious corner of Winchester is Wyke Mark, a select development of large purpose-built retirement apartments set around beautiful lawned gardens, available exclusively for those over 65. The rooms are generously proportioned and therefore ideally suited to those downsizing from larger homes, whilst the specification and finish throughout is very high. The sitting/dining room is an excellent size and boasts a double aspect with French doors at each end accessing the private outside spaces. The kitchen has a range of base and eye level units and a separate door out onto the front courtyard. The principal bedroom enjoys the quiet rear aspect and an en-suite bathroom, whilst the second double bedroom is served by a separate shower room. Outside there is residents and visitors parking, as well as a garage in a block with eaves storage and an electrically operated roller door.

The Location:
Dean Lane is situated on the western edge of the City. To the top of the lane is a bridleway onto a network of paths through woodland which allow for stunning walks into the surrounding countryside to Crab Wood, Farley Mount and Sparsholt, home to the renowned 'Plough' public house. Within easy access are day to day amenities including Waitrose, doctors' surgery, pharmacy and other shops on Stoney Lane. The railway station is just over 1 mile away with a direct train service to London Waterloo in around 60 minutes. The M3 is approximately 3 miles away offering direct access to London and the South Coast, the A34 is also easily accessible providing access to the A303 and the Midlands. Heathrow and Southampton Airports are 55 and 12 miles away respectively. Winchester offers a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities with a selection of boutiques, restaurants, cafés and a farmer's market twice monthly. There are also a range of cultural opportunities including the theatre, the City Museum and the Military History Museum.

Tenure:
Leasehold. 150-year lease commenced 24th June 2003, leaving 131 years remaining. The service charge is £6,912 per annum to include; water rates, alarm system, general maintenance, buildings insurance, window cleaning and mini bus service. There are resident managers located on site and a guest suite is available to visitors.

Directions:
Leave the City via Stockbridge Road, continuing straight over at the Chilbolton Avenue roundabout. Take the next left onto Dean Lane and proceed along for some distance passing Mornington Drive on the left-hand side. Wyke Mark will be found further up on the right-hand side. Proceed into the development and visitors parking will be found on the right-hand side, beyond the arch and the apartment is located to the right.

Viewing:
Strictly by appointment through Belgarum Estate Agents[use Contact Agent Button]).

Services:
No gas. All other mains services are connected.

Council Tax:
Band E (rate for 2021/22 £2,283.21pa).