1 bedroom retirement property for sale

SITUATION: Occupying a first-floor position (one above entry level) within St. Aldhelms Court, a block situated in a prominent location overlooking Swanage Bay in an almost level position approximately ¼ of a mile to the north of the town centre, convenient for the main beach and amenities. This particular property is located at the rear of the building, but all residents have use of the sea facing communal lounge and balconies.

DESCRIPTION: A first floor flat, exclusively for purchasers aged 55 and over, within a block constructed by McCarthy & Stone in 1998. St Aldhelms Court offers numerous communal facilities which include grounds with gardens and residents parking, a passenger lift, laundry room, guest suite and in-house Manager.

ACCOMMODATION:  

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE: Approached via a covered ramp, glazed front door with security entry phone system. Stairs & lift to all floors:

ENTRANCE HALL: Wooden front door, large walk-in storage cupboard housing pre-lagged hot water cylinder, shelving, fuse box and electric meter, emergency call system console. 

LOUNGE/DINER (N): 19'10" (6.05m) x 10'7" (3.23m). Creda 'combi' night storage heater and electric convector heater, TV & FM radio aerial points, telephone point, glimpse of the Purbeck Hills. Glazed double doors to: 

KITCHEN (N): 7'8" (2.33m) x 7'3" (2.22m). Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard under, adjoining work surfaces with cupboards and drawer under, wall mounted cupboards, electric hob with filter hood over, drawers under, built-in Indesit cooker, tiled splash backs, wall mounted electric heater, space and plumbing for slim line dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer, glimpse of the Purbeck Hills.

BEDROOM (N): 15'10" (4.83m) max. into door well and window recess x 9'2" (2.79m). Night storage heater, built-in mirrored wardrobes with shelving & hanging rail, glimpse of the Purbeck Hills, telephone point. 

SHOWER ROOM/W.C: Low level w.c., vanity wash basin, fully enclosed shower cubicle with mains shower, full tiled walls, extractor, towel radiator, strip light/shaver point.

OUTSIDE: Communal grounds including lawned gardens to the front, gravelled gardens to the rear and resident's car park (unallocated spaces).

TENURE & MAINTENANCE: Leasehold for 125 years from 1st March 1998, current ground rent £300 per annum. We await confirmation of the service charge for 2021/22. The service charge covers building insurance contribution, gardening, cleaning & lighting of the communal areas, use of the residents lounge and laundry room, and water rates. 

SERVICES: All main services are connected except gas. N.B. Any services or Appliances mentioned above have not been tested by Miles & Son. 

COUNCIL TAX: Band C. £2171.51 payable 2023/24 (excluding any discounts). 

VIEWINGS: Strictly by appointment only please with the Agents Miles & Son. Our office is open Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm, and Saturday 9am-4pm April to October inclusive, 9am-12.30pm on Saturdays at other times. Open throughout lunch times.

The Property Misdescription Act 1991. These particulars have been prepared to the best of our knowledge and belief in accordance with the Act and they shall not constitute an offer or the basis of any contract. Our inspection of the property was purely to prepare these particulars and no form of survey, structural or otherwise was carried out. Defects and/or other matters may be revealed on a survey carried out on your instructions. Room measurements, taken in accordance with the RICS recommended practice, to the nearest three inches. Site measurements where given, are approximate and intended only as a guide as obstacles may well have prevented accuracy. An appointment to view should be made and all negotiations conducted through Miles & Son