Lower Turk Street, Alton

*** Simply Stunning ***
A beautifully presented and spacious first floor apartment with a double bedroom, modern fully fitted kitchen and benefits from a large living room with direct access onto a walk-out balcony with a westerly aspect.
*** VIEWINGS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FULLY APPRECIATE ***

Summary - FIRST TWO YEARS SERVICE CHARGE WILL BE PAID FOR BY THE CURRENT OWNERS FOR THE NEW BUYERS.

Austen Place is a purpose built Retirement Living Plus development built by McCarthy & Stone, designed specifically for the over 70s, for those who wish to enjoy independent living but may need some extra care and support. There is an Estate Manager who leads the team and oversees the development.

This first floor apartment comprises a modern fully fitted kitchen, fitted and tiled shower room, spacious double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and a large living room opening onto a walk out balcony with a westerly aspect.

Communal facilities include a Club lounge where social events and activities take place, a function room, a wellbeing suite and landscaped gardens. There are fully equipped laundry rooms and a restaurant which is table service and serves freshly prepared meals daily. If your guests wish to stay, there is guest suite accommodation which can be booked (fees apply). There is a 24 hour emergency call system provided by a personal pendant and call points in your hallway, bedroom, bathroom and throughout the building as well as onsite management 24 hours a day.
One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge at Austen Place with additional services including care and support available at an extra charge. However, this can be from as little as 15 minutes per session which can be increased or decreased to suit your needs.

Austen Place is situated a stone's throw from a Sainsbury's supermarket and a short walk from the high street, which offers a wealth of local amenities to choose from.

Entrance Hall - Front door with spyhole and letter box leads to this spacious entrance hall where the 24 hour emergency response system is in place. Illuminated light switches and smoke detector. From the hallway there is a door to a walk in storage and airing cupboard. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and shower room.

Living Room With Balcony - A beautifully presented and spacious living/dining room benefitting from a glazed patio door with windows to side opening onto a balcony with external lighting and a westerly aspect perfect to catch the afternoon sun. Feature fireplace providing a delightful focal point. Two ceiling light points, raised power points. Sky & Sky+, TV & telephone points. Entrance to kitchen.

Kitchen - Fully fitted modern style kitchen with an abundance of stylish soft closure cupboards and drawers with co-ordinating work surfaces. Contemporary ceiling lights. Stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap. There is an integrated fridge/freezer, a fitted Bosch electric oven, Bosch electric ceramic hob with a stainless steel Bosch extractor over and opaque glass splashback. Electrically operated double glazed window.

Bedroom - A large double bedroom with door to walk-in wardrobe with shelving and hanging rails. TV and phone point and ceiling lights, full length window.

Shower Room - Modern suite comprising close-coupled WC, vanity wash-hand basin with fitted furniture surround including storage below, illuminated mirror cabinet with integrated shaver point and down lights over, walk-in level access shower with thermostatically controlled shower and grab rails. fully tiled walls and wet room flooring, electric heated towel rail, emergency pull cord and ceiling spot light.

Service Charge (Breakdown) - • Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24 hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance

One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge!

The Service Charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your Estates Manager.

Service Charge: £8,804.65 per annum (up to financial year end 30/06/2025).

FIRST TWO YEARS SERVICE CHARGE WILL BE PAID FOR BY THE CURRENT OWNERS FOR THE NEW BUYERS.

Leasehold - Lease 999 years from Jan 2018
Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review: Jan 2033

Additional Information & Services - • Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

** Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled to, to support you with service charges and living cost's.
** Part Exchange ** We offer Part-Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
** Removal Service** Get a quote from our Partner Removal Service who can declutter and move you in to your new home.
** Solicitors** Get a quote from our panel solicitors who have dealt with a number of sales and purchases and therefore familiar with the McCarthy Stone set up.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUR WEBPAGE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT