* Leasehold
* **incentive** First 12 months Service Charge Paid
* Balcony with westerly aspect
* Development for the Over 70's
* On - site Facilities including Lounge and Restaurant
* Parking Space Available
* No Onward Chain
A bright and airy two bedroom corner apartment with a balcony and windows to
the rear and side in a development for the over 70's, located centrally within
the town. On - site facilities include a residents' lounge and restaurant, hair
salon, laundry and lift to all floors. Dedicated parking space. No onward
chain.
This apartment has a lovely entrance hall from which all rooms are accessed
and there are two good sized storage cupboards, there is a fully fitted
kitchen with a range of integrated appliances, this opens into the double
aspect sitting/dining room which has doors out onto a balcony and a window to
the side. There are two bedrooms, the master room has a good size walk in
wardrobe and the 2nd bedroom has a lovely full length window. There is a
spacious shower room which has a vanity unit and wash hand basin, along with a
WC. In addition there is a separate guest cloakroom.
Wayfarer Place is a stunning development of 56 one and two bedroom apartments.
This Retirement Living Plus development was 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. Each apartment
has a fully fitted kitchen, fitted and tiled shower room with level access
shower and a 24 hour emergency call system.
Communal facilities include a homeowners lounge where social events and
activities take place, a function room, wellbeing suite and landscaped
gardens. There is a fully equipped laundry room and bistro/restaurant which
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
bedroom and bathroom as well as onsite management 24 hours a day.
One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge at
Wayfarer 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.
Wayfarer Place is in a convenient location in the heart of the quaint Georgian
town of Alresford. Famous for being home to the Watercress Line heritage
railway, Alresford boasts a bustling community which hosts a number of annual
events including the Watercress festival, Alresford Show, Alresford Fayre and
carol singing.
Located on the Dean, Wayfarer Place offers a range of handy, local amenities
such as a selection of eateries and cafes, independent and well - known shops,
four national banks and a Tesco Metro and Co - op Local. In addition, a
conservation area and the beautiful River Arle is just a stones throw from the
development providing a picturesque setting for spending time with friends and
family.
There are good transport links to London and surrounding towns including Alton
and Winchester. A bus stop is located a short walk away, opposite the nearby
Co - op Local.
Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall -
the 24 - hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the
hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk - in storage cupboard/airing
cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door
entry system with intercom. Doors lead to the bedrooms, living room, shower
room and W. C.
Living Room With Balcony - A spacious well - proportioned double aspect
living/dining room benefitting from a glazed patio door with window to side
opening onto a balcony with Westerly views over the landscaped gardens. TV and
telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point. Two ceiling lights. Fitted
carpets, raised electric power sockets. Partially glazed door leads onto a
separate kitchen.
Kitchen - Fully tiled and fitted kitchen with a range of modern low and eye
level units and drawers with a contrasting work surface. Granite composite
sink with mono lever tap and drainer. Bosch mid - height oven and ceramic hob,
cooker hood and integral Bosch fridge freezer. The kitchen benefits from a
skylight allowing natural light into the room.
Bedroom One - A spacious double bedroom with a large walk - in wardrobe housing
rails and shelving. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point, window with views over
the landscaped gardens.
Bedroom Two - A very spacious second bedroom with TV and phone points and
ceiling lights. Full length window with a Westerly aspect over the landscaped
gardens.
Shower Room - Part tiled and fitted with suite comprising of level access
shower with grab rails. Low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and
illuminated mirror above complete with integrated shaving point, extractor
ventilation, electric ladder style heater.
W. C. - Tiled and fitted with suite comprising low level WC, ladder style
heated towel rail, wash hand basin and mirror above.
Service Charge (Breakdown) - Service Charge
• 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
The service charge is £11, 592. 72 per annum (for financial year end
31/03/2024).
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, your
water rates, the 24 - hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of
all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out
more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estates
Manager.
Leasehold - 999 years from 1st Jan 2019
Ground rent: 510 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2034
Car Parking - Parking is by allocated space, subject to availability. The fee
is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available
on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on
site for availability.
**Services**
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage all connected.
**Local authority information**
Winchester City Council
Council Tax Band: C

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