2 bedroom ground floor flat for sale

INTRODUCTION

Set within beautiful gardens and forming part of an attractive, Grade II listed manor house, this two bedroom, ground floor apartment enjoys views over adjacent paddocks.

The property has been redecorated throughout by the current owners and briefly comprises a well-proportioned lounge, kitchen/breakfast room, two double bedrooms and a modern shower room.

Outside, the property benefits from both residents and visitors parking, as well as beautiful communal gardens.

LOCATION

Hound Manor is situated in Netley Abbey and benefits from being close to its village centre, which offers a range of shops and amenities, including a train station and the beautiful Royal Victoria Country Park, offering wonderful waterside and woodland walks. The pretty village of Hamble is also close by, with its three marinas and variety of restaurants.

DIRECTIONS

Upon entering Hound Road from Hamble Lane roundabout, turn immediately left into a private road, signposted ‘Hound Manor’.

INSIDE

The property is approached via a communal hallway which leads directly through to the entrance hall. In the hallway there are two large cupboards providing useful storage space, a cupboard housing the electric meter and spotlights.

The light and airy lounge has a Georgian style double glazed door, with full-length windows to either side, leading out onto the rear patio area.

The kitchen has been fitted with a modern range of white wall and base units with a built-in electric oven and gas hob with extractor over and a breakfast bar to one side. There is a double glazed sash style window to the rear and appliance space for a free-standing fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.

The master bedroom is a good size, dual aspect room with sash style windows to the rear and side, enjoying views of the communal gardens and adjacent paddocks. Bedroom two is also a double room and has sash style windows to the front and side.

The modern, fully tiled shower room comprises a vanity wash hand basin, WC, double width shower cubicle and a heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE

There is a large, residents car park accessed via an ‘in and out’ driveway, providing ample communal parking. The mature grounds have been well-cared for and offer a great degree of privacy, with a combination of lawned gardens and woodland.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The property is shared of freehold. The sellers inform us that the lease can be extended to 980 years, cost is just solicitor fees. Once extended the ground rent is not payable.

Length of lease: 91 years remaining.

Service charge: £255 pcm (£3060 per annum), reviewed yearly in March.

Service charge includes: Water rates, ground rent, buildings insurance, monthly window cleaning and grounds keeping.

Ground rent: Included in the service charge. Increases by £50 every five years up to a maximum of £500 per annum. The next review date is in 2035.

Heating: Gas central heating.

BROADBAND

Full fibre broadband is available with download speeds of up to 1600 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 115 Mbps. Information has been provided by the Openreach website.

SERVICES

Gas, water, electricity and mains drainage are connected. Please note that none of the services or appliances have been tested by White & Guard.

Disclaimer

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