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Guide price£80,000
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1 bedroom retirement property for sale

Middlebridge Street, Romsey
Retirement
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Retirement property
1 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: C*
409 sq ft / 38 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold | 55 yrs left
Ground rent: £878.78 per annum | review period: 25 yrs
Service charge: £2,465.60 per annum
Council tax, if payable: Band B
Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Mains supply
Heating: Electric
Electricity: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Obligations: There are obligations on this property
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Leasehold (55 years remaining)
  • No Forward Chain
  • Over 55's Development
  • Walking Distance to Town Centre
  • Communal Gardens
  • Residents' Lounge
  • Lift Access to Upper Floors
  • Laundry Room
  • Guest Suite
  • Parking
Location:
Homemead House is discreetly positioned along Middlebridge Street, a historic road where you will find some of Romsey's oldest homes.  A short walk away is the town centre which has a strong sense of community and history - the centrepiece of which is the magnificent Norman Abbey - complemented by an array of coffee houses, tea rooms, bars and restaurants along with a Waitrose superstore and an eclectic mix of boutique style shops, independent retailers and familiar High Street brands.  Bus and train stations provide direct links to Winchester, Salisbury and Southampton, whilst the nearby M3/M27 provides onward access to London and the south coast.

Accommodation:
Entry into the building is via a secure intercom system, the main entrance providing a pleasant entrance into the development where the communal hallways provide access to the residents' lounge and laundry room, along with stairs and passenger lift to the upper floors.  Number 34 is situated on the second floor, with a private front door opening into the apartment's own entrance hall which has a useful built-in storage cupboard and doors to the sitting room, double bedroom and shower room.

The sitting room enjoys a double aspect with a pleasant outlook overlooking the residents' gardens, and opens into the adjoining kitchen which has a range of fitted units, built-in oven and hob, and a Velux roof window providing natural light and ventilation. 

The double bedroom has a useful built-in double wardrobe and also overlooks the gardens.  The shower room comprises a modern walk-in shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin and WC.

Outside:
There is private parking for residents and visitors to the front of the building along with a garage/store with power so ideal for electric wheelchair storage and charging.  To the rear of the building are pleasant and well-maintained residents' gardens.

LEASEHOLD
Ground Rent:  £878.78 for the year, paid half yearly £439.39
Maintenance Charge:  £2,465.60 for the year
Lease Remaining: 55 years remaining as of October 2024.

Test Valley Council Tax:
Band: B, Price: £1,634.22 for the year 2024/25

Places of interest

    Whether you’re on the hunt for a traditional character property to call home, or a charming temporary let, our sales and lettings negotiators at Pearsons. Romsey can steer you in the right direction. As well as being experts on the local property scene, our experience covers every aspect of purchasing or renting a property in this historic part of Hampshire. So, we’re perfectly placed to help prospective sellers, buyers, landlords and tenants secure their dream home smoothly and efficiently. If you long to experience the merits of living in a charming market town but with the amenities of major city mere stones throw away, then Romsey is the ideal destination for you. prominently situated on Romsey’s main thoroughfare, Pearsons new office on The Hundred is overseen by the director, Paul Darvill, and is home to specialist teams with 150 years combined knowledge and experience in Residential Sales, lettings and management, and land and New Homes. With a reputation for hard work, outstanding local knowledge, ad dedication to provide exceptional customer service, our friendly and knowledgeable staff have a listening ear and are eager to help you every step of thee way to make sure your dream home becomes reality. Please feel free to call in and meet us in person. We’d love to see you.

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