Description
A well-presented and improved ground floor retirement apartment in an established complex within a short level walk of the Town centre.
Location:
Homebridge House is well located a short walk from the town centre. Vehicular access is from Salisbury Road, there is also pedestrian access from Green Lane which provides a short level walk to the shops.
The area:
Fordingbridge offers a number of specialist shops, post office, pharmacies, a building society and public library. There are churches of various denominations and a medical centre located on the edge of the central car park. The main bus route runs frequent services to Salisbury, Ringwood and Bournemouth, some 11, 6 and 18 miles respectively.Residents must be over 60 years of age. There is a residents lounge and laundry room. The House Manager can be contacted from various points within each apartment with a new pull-cord system and when off duty there is a 24 hour emergency Careline response system.
The property:
The property has been improved with new carpets and is well decorated throughout, offering well-presented attractive accommodation with no forward chain.
Entrance door from communal hall:
Hall:
Cupboard with hot water tank and shelving.
Sitting Room:
Electric storage heater. Wall lights. Door to garden.
Kitchen:
Fitted with base cupboards, drawers and wall units. Laminate work surfaces. Integrated electric oven. 2 burner electric hob. Stainless steel sink. Under counter fridge.
Double bedroom:
Built-in double wardrobe. Single wardrobe with dressing table and drawers. Electric storage heater.
Bathroom:
Shower enclosure with electric shower fitted. WC. Vanity washbasin. Wall heater.
Externally:
There is access from the sitting room to the attractive and well-maintained communal garden. The grounds are maintained by the management company. The car park provides parking for several vehicles.
Outgoings:
Council tax band A Amount payable 2024/25: £1411.45
Lease:
99 years from 1983 Ground rent: £220.81 payable 6 monthly (£441.62 annually) Maintenance/service contribution: £1750.76 payable 6 monthly (£3501.52 annually)
Services:
Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Council Tax Band: A
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Years Remaining: 58
Ground Rent: £441.62 per year
Service Charge: £3501.52 per year