2 bed flat for sale

The Rise, Brockenhurst SO42

An immaculate and spacious two bedroom upper ground floor apartment with a private balcony and allocated parking provision within this exclusive development for the over 60's which has direct pedestrian access to the village high street and offers a peaceful setting within a short walk of the open forest and the mainline railway station with direct links to London (Waterloo).

Brockenhurst is nestled in the heart of the New Forest, where beyond the development you are surrounded by ancient woodland, heath land and roaming wildlife. Although set in this semi-rural setting, Brockenhurst boasts excellent road and rail networks to the rest of the country. The train station is situated approximately 0.5 miles away via an easy flat walk. You will also find a quaint high street with a variety of shops, cafes and pubs a short distance from this wonderful home.

Located within the Upper Lodge of the Holmwood development on the ground floor level completely accessible via a sloping pavement up to the communal hallway, this light and spacious apartment benefits from allocated and visitor parking.

The entrance leads into the hallway with doors accessing all of the accommodation from here. The open plan dual aspect reception room is set at the rear of the property offering a large light and airy living room benefiting from modern engineered wood flooring with underfloor heating. The kitchen area is arranged to one side with an extensive range of modern units with coordinating splash backs and work surfaces which incorporate a four ring ceramic hob, inset sink unit with further appliances including an integrated oven and microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.

The cosy living area is set to the other side of the room with french doors and glazed sized panels leading out to a lovely balcony area which is a real feature of the apartment and ideal for al fresco entertaining and dining with attractive oak balustrades and support posts.

The apartment offers two good sized bedrooms with the principal bedroom benefiting from dual aspects and a beautifully fitted en suite shower room which offers a large walk in shower with an overhead rainwater shower head plus hand held shower and large electric heated towel rail. A wash hand basin and WC are built into a vanity unit. A range of full height wardrobes with sliding doors are set in a dressing area and offer ample storage for clothes and complete this bedroom. The second bedroom is also a double, with window to the rear elevation.

The main bathroom offers a modern suite including a bath with shower set over, WC, large electric towel rail and wash hand basin set into vanity units.

A large airing cupboard is set off the hallway which houses a floor mounted boiler and whole home air ventilation system. A further large cupboard offers generous storage with a clothes rail for coats and completes the apartment.

Exclusive on-site amenities include an elegant owners’ lounge, kitchen and delightful communal gardens with patio, 24 hour care line for peace of mind and security. Guest suite for visiting family and friends to enjoy at a small additional cost per night. Pets are welcome.

The dedicated onsite Lifehost not only oversees the smooth running of the development but helps support this charming community by organising social gatherings, coffee mornings and quiz nights.

The apartment enjoys access to a private balcony. The communal lounge and kitchen area are at the heart of this development where you can take advantage of the beautiful communal gardens whilst relaxing or chatting with neighbours over a cup of coffee. When the sun is shining you can open the doors onto the lovely communal terrace. Allocated parking provision.

Additional Information:

Tenure: Leasehold

Lease Term: 999 years from and including 1st January 2019 until 31st December 3017

Lease Term Remaining: 993 years

Annual Service Charge: £6456.84 per annum

Annual Ground Rent: £400.00 per annum

Ground Rent Review Period: January 2025 - December 2025

Council Tax Band: E

Energy Performance Rating: B Current: 83 Potential: 83

Services: Mains gas, electric, water and drainage

Heating: Gas Central Heating, Underfloor Heating

Construction Type: Standard construction

Conservation Area: Brockenhurst

Flood Risk: Very Low

Broadband: Fftp - Fibre to the property directly.

Mobile Signal/Coverage: No known issues, buyer to check with their provider for further clarity.

Parking: One allocated parking space and communal parking.