1 bed flat for sale

Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton GU34

A well presented and spacious one bedroom apartment situated on the first floor with lift access. This apartment boasts a walk out balcony from the living area, modern kitchen with integrated appliances, a generously sized double bedroom, wet room and store area. Austen Place, a McCarthy Stone retirement development is nestled in Alton and boasts an on-site restaurant, landscaped gardens and Homeowner's lounge where social events take place.

*Entitlements Advice and Part Exchange available*

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.

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 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 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 leads to the entrance hall, the 24 hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord 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.

Lounge

A light and spacious living area with ample room for dining. French doors open onto a walk out balcony, perfect for a bistro table to watch the world go by! Two ceiling light points, power points. TV & telephone points. Partially glazed door leads onto a separate kitchen.

Kitchen

Fully fitted modern style kitchen with a range of wall and base cabinets for ample storage and co-ordinating work surfaces. Contemporary ceiling lights. Stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap. There is an integrated fridge/freezer and a fitted electric oven, fitted electric ceramic hob with a steel extractor over and splashback. Electrically operated window.

Bedroom

A very generously sized dual aspect double bedroom with a number of floor to ceiling windows for ample natural light. Door leads into a walk in wardrobe with railing and shelves for plenty of clothes storage. TV and phone point and ceiling lights.

Shower Room

Modern suite comprising of; 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. Fully tiled walls and wet room vinyl 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. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estates Manager.

Service Charge: £9,469.09 per annum (Up to financial year end 30/06/2026) Check out benefits you may be entitled to supporting you with service charges and living costs. (often offset by Government Entitlements eg Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200)'.

Lease Information

Lease Length: 999 years from Jan 2018
Ground Rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review date: Jan 2033

Moving Made Easy & Additional Information

Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:

• free Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to that can assist with service charges or living costs.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
For more information check our webpage or speak with our property consultant


Additional services:

• Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage