1 bedroom retirement property for sale

Set within one of McCarthy & Stones premier over 65's retirement developments, is a light & airy, one bedroom first floor apartment. Presented in excellent condition, redecorated and re-floored throughout, and enjoying an pleasant westerly outlook.

Highview Court is an independent assisted living development of privately owned apartments which offers some extra assistance if required.

Facilities provided include a subsidised restaurant, communal lounge, laundry, well-maintained gardens, and on-site parking. On-site staff provide a safe and secure environment 24 hours per day, and are ready to help in any emergency.

Weekly domestic help with cleaning and laundry is provided under the lease. When additional domiciliary care, such as help with washing, dressing, mobilisation may become necessary, this can be arranged privately.

There is a very active social programme with activities planned almost every day.

Flat 17 Highview Court is a light, airy, one-bedroom apartment located centrally on the first floor, close to lifts and stairs. It is then just a few steps to the residents’ lounge, dining room, and manager’s office.

Beautifully presented in excellent condition, it has been re-decorated and re-carpeted throughout, and is ready for immediate occupation.

The hall contains a built-in coat-rack with mirror, coat hooks, drawer, and a shoe locker. There is also an airing cupboard with off-peak water heater, dual-tariff electricity meter, alarm panel, intercom, and smoke-detector.

The spacious lounge-diner has an off-peak night storage heater, and an attractive electric fireplace with log-effect lighting and a convection heater. The ceiling lights have dimmer switches, and the window enjoys westerly views overlooking nearby trees, and recreation ground.

Glass panelled double doors lead into a well-equipped kitchen with integral fridge, freezer, electric hob with extractor hood and an eye-level oven. The sink unit is positioned in front of a westerly facing window which is fitted with a roller blind.

The spacious bedroom has a built-in wardrobe, and off-peak night-storage heater. It has large glass-panelled doors with curtains opening onto a west-facing Juliette balcony.

The disabled-friendly bath/shower room has the particular benefit of an external window, providing daytime and nighttime light, which few other flats enjoy. There is also a fan heater, mirror with light and shaver point, cupboard storage and a heated towel rail.

All rooms are fitted with alarm cords to summon help in case of an emergency.

Highview Court is situated within easy walking distance of Highcliffe shops, buses, medical centre, church and dentist. It is close to Highcliffe cliff-top footpath and its panoramic sea views.

Overall, Highview Court can offer an exceptional practical, social, and financial retirement solution.

Tenure and Maintenance
We understand the property has the remainder of a 125 year lease which commenced in approximately 2007.

We understand a service/maintenance charge is payable which equates to approximately £772.89 per month and includes buildings insurance and water rates.

We understand an annual ground rent is payable which amounts to approximately £435.00.

The council tax is band C.