Longbridge, Farnham, Surrey

This well-presented first-floor apartment is in a
sought-after retirement development, situated in the heart of Farnham. The apartment, which is larger than other one bedroom apartments here, welcomes plenty of natural light owing to its south and west-facing aspect, and features comfortable, understated accommodation with high-quality fittings, including sash windows.

The welcoming hallway offers plenty of storage space in built-in cupboards and leads to a generously proportioned sitting room with space for both a seating area and a dining table. French doors open onto a Juliet balcony, while the electric fireplace creates a warm and welcoming focal point for the room. There is also a well-equipped kitchen with modern fitted units to base and wall level, as well as integrated appliances. At one end of the hallway, the generous double bedroom has a dual aspect and benefits from built-in storage, while at
the other end there is a shower room with a corner shower unit. The apartment building has awonderful community feel and offers various facilities, including a large communal lounge with a coffee bar and kitchenette. There are a number of social events available that residents are able to be involved in if they wish.

There is also a guest suite available to book for visitors, while the development is overseen by an on-site property manager Monday to Friday. The apartment also benefits from a 24-hour emergency care line and a security entry phone system.

The building is in a convenient and accessible central Farnham setting, opposite the beautiful open green space of Gostrey Meadow, which has a children's playground, bandstand, the River Wey flowing though and offers a number of events all year round including Music in the Meadow, various fayres and Christmas Lights switch on event. Also nearby is Farnham Park with its deer park, 9 hole golf course and coffee shop. There is parking at the rear of Hawthorn Lodge in allocated spaces, while the apartment building is surrounded by well-maintained gardens with colourful flowerbeds, areas of lawn and a shared patio area.

The Georgian town of Farnham offers an excellent choice of coffee shops, pubs, bars and restaurants including Bills, Côte, The Giggling Squid and Zizzi, along with an extensive range of high street shops, independent shopping and recreational facilities.

Farnham has a thriving U3A (University of the Third Age) at nearby Farnham Maltings which offers a multitude of events, clubs and societies for the retired. There is also a newly opened Reels Cinema in the Brightwells development a short distance away in the town.

Communications are excellent, with the nearby A331/M3 and A31/A3 linking to London and the south coast, while the mainline station in Farnham provides a regular train service to London and is about half a mile away. Both Gatwick and Heathrow are less than an hour away by car.

Tenure: Leasehold. 125 year lease from 2016
Resident requirements: Hawthorn Lodge requires at least one apartment resident to be over the age of 60 with any second resident over the age of 55.
Service Charge: (Year Ending 31st May 2024): £3,116.66 per annum
Ground Rent: £817.86 per annum. To be reviewed May 2030
Guide Price: £385,000
Service charges includes: Careline system, buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates, Air Source Heating, communal cleaning, utilities and maintenance, garden maintenance, lift maintenance and the Lodge Manager.
EPC rating B.