1 bedroom retirement property for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Leasehold
- First floor with lift
- One double bedroom
- casual off road parking
- Residents lounge
- Guest accommodation
- No forward chain
- Close to town centre
- Warden Assisted
A first floor, one double bedroom, purpose built retirement apartment within this popular town centre block that offers warden assistance, lift to all floors, residents lounge and visitors accommodation.
Size - 559 sq ft (51.9 sq m)
Heating - Electric
Glazing - Double glazed
Parking - Casual off road and visitor parking
Garden - Communal
Main Services - Water, electric, drains, telephone
Local authority - Dorset Council
Council tax - Band C
Size - 559 sq ft (51.9 sq m)
Heating - Electric
Glazing - Double glazed
Parking - Casual off road and visitor parking
Garden - Communal
Main Services - Water, electric, drains, telephone
Local authority - Dorset Council
Council tax - Band C
Rooms
Property Description
Bennett Lodge offers a selection of one and two bedroom apartments arranged over three storeys. This delightful apartment is positioned on the first floor, accessed by a lift with seat, or stairs, and comprises a living room with large bay window, feature electric fireplace, modern fitted kitchen with built-in oven, shower room, and walk-in utility cupboard with door-activated light. There is a spacious double bedroom with fitted, mirrored wardrobes and the apartment has new carpets throughout and been professionally deep-cleaned. The building also boasts a communal laundry room, residents lounge - featuring regular activities, a hair dressing/chiropody salon and guest accommodation (both for hire) and is all managed by an on-site Lodge Manager.
Gardens and Grounds
The landscaped grounds are meticulously kept with shrubs, flowers and trees and offers peaceful communal lawns and patio spaces. There are communal mobility scooters for use, as well as casual off road parking for residents and visitors. The apartment is located close to a doctor's surgery/pharmacy and church, and is a level, short stroll into Wimborne town centre.<br /><br />Extra Information:<br />The term of the lease is 125 years from 1 September 2013.<br />Half yearly ground rent is �317.29<br />Half yearly service charge is approximately �1,788.20 which includes: Buildings Insurance and maintenance, water rates, ground source heating, window cleaning, Careline by panic button, security to front door plus camera entry, Wifi in communal lounge area, car parking area.<br />
Location
Wimborne is a vibrant and thriving market town in East Dorset with a comprehensive mix of shopping facilities, restaurants, and attractions to appeal to everyone. Easily accessed by car from all directions via the A31, A35 and B3081 Wimborne has great public transport links to Bournemouth, Poole and surrounding areas including a comprehensive network of bus routes. Wimborne is immersed in a varied history, preserved and on-show in the c.705 AD Minster Church of Cuthburga with its chained library which is one of only four world-wide. The beautiful twin towers of the Minster provide an elegant backdrop to the town�s historic architecture and alongside The Priest�s House Museum & Gardens, Wimborne Model Town and the 1930�s Art Deco Tivoli theatre, combine to make Wimborne a popular tourist attraction. Wimborne is well served by an excellent range of services for residents including doctors, a local hospital, a pyramid of sought-after schools and strong health and social care. Lei...
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