£415,000
2 bed flat for saleHillier Court, Botley Road, Romsey, Hampshire. SO51
2 beds
2 baths
1 reception
EPC Rating: B
- Retirement
- Leasehold
McCarthy Stone - RESALES
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About this property
Camera Door Entry System
Guest Suite
House Manager
24 Hour Careline
Homeowners Lounge
Laundry Room
Landscaped Gardens
Car Parking Permit Scheme check availability with the House Manager
Walk in wardrobe and En-suite
Retirement Living
Stunning recentley redecorated two bed first floor retirement apartment set in the very popular Hillier Court - Expertly designed for secure yet independent retirement living - spacious open living area with juliet balcony over looking the gardens.
Hillier Court was built by McCarthy and Stone and comprises 40 one and two bedroom apartments purpose built for Retirement Living for the over 60's. There is a House Manager on site and a 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in the bathroom.
The apartment features a fully fitted kitchen, lounge with balcony, bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, underfloor heating and separate shower room. The development facilities includes a Homeowners' lounge and beautiful landscaped gardens.
The House Manager is on site during working hours to take care of things and make you feel at home. There's no need to worry about the burden of maintenance as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates and security systems. All energy costs of the laundry room, homeowners lounge and other communal areas are also covered in the service charge. For your peace of mind the development has camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call systems, should you require assistance. The Homeowners' lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability). It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over.
Hillier Court benefits from a Co-operative store located on site. A bus stop outside the development provides links to the main High Street and historical market town of Romsey.
Entrance Hall
Large entrance hall with walk-in storage/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, apartment security door entry system and intercom. Emergency pull cord
Lounge / Diner
Generous living space with plenty of room for both lounge and dining furniture. TV and BT points. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Underfloor heating with individual thermostats. Glazed door opens to a Juliet balcony over looking the grounds
Kitchen
Fully fitted kitchen with tiled floor and electronically operated double glazed window. Features include waist high oven, ceramic hob, extractor hood and fitted fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
Bedroom One
Double bedroom with large walk-in wardrobe. Underfloor heating, raised power points. TV and BT points. Door leads to the en-suite.
En-Suite
Walk-in shower with underfloor heating and grab rails. WC and Vanity unit with sink mirror and light above. Emergency pull cord.
Bedroom Two
Spacious second bedroom currently being utilised as a home office Underfloor heating, raised power points. TV and BT points.
Shower Room
Walk-in shower with underfloor heating and grab rails. WC and Vanity unit with sink mirror and light above. Emergency pull cord.
Service Charge
What your service charge pays for:
• House Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• All maintenance of the building and grounds, including window cleaning, gardening and upkeep of the building exteriors and communal areas
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates
The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service Charge: £4,202.87 per annum (up to financial year end 30/09/2025).
Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be entitled to to support you with service charges and living costs.
(Often offset by Government Entitlements e.g. Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200pa).
Leasehold
Lease Length: 999 years from 2015
Ground Rent: £495
Ground rent review: Jun-2030
Parking Permit Scheme-Subject To Availability
Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250 per annum. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.
Additional Information And Services
• Standard Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
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Tenure
Leasehold (989 years)
Service charge
£4,203 per year
Council tax band
C
Ground rent
£495
Ground rent date of next review