Property description

A recently re-decorated and re-carpeted, 2nd floor retirement apartment which looks over the attractive communal gardens. The property is offered with no onward chain.

Description
The property was constructed by McCarthy & Stone, well regarded specialist developers, in 1999, a condition of purchase being that residents are over the age of 60 years or, in the event of a couple, one must be over the age of 60 years and the other over 55 years. As well as the outlook over the pretty communal gardens, this property includes double glazed windows and Economy 7 electric storage heating.


Communal facilities include lifts, residents lounge, laundry, a twin bedded guest room and a number of alternative external doors allowing shorter access to the communal gardens and also the adjoining roads of Ackender Road and Rack Close Road leading in turn to Westbrooke Gardens. In addition there is a video door entry system linked to residents tv, resident House Manager, a 24 hour emergency Careline system and a security alarm.

Location
Willow Court is a 2/3 storey development fronting Ackender and Rack Close Roads, which are ‘access only‘ roads lying in the south western corner of Alton‘s historic town centre. There are major and family shops, Sainsbury‘s, Waitrose, M & S and Iceland stores, a library, hotels and restaurants, and a variety of associations. Alton also has Westbrooke Gardens (via residents gate onto Rack Close Rd), weekly street and farmers market events, a station (Waterloo line), bowls clubs, a network of footpaths and on the outskirts, a sports centre and two golf clubs.

Communal Hall
Via glazed double main doors with entry phone system and CCTV to vestibule. Leading into hall with reception/seating area and adjoining residents lounge. Hallway with dado rails, heating and lighting, lift or stairs to 1st and 2nd floors.

Second Floor

Entrance Hall
Wall mounted security pull cord system, large storage/airing cupboard with wooden slatted shelving and hot water cylinder, wall mounted consumer unit and wall mounted electric meter. Door to:

Living/Dining Room
Front aspect double glazed window overlooking communal gardens. Wall mounted electric storage heater. Coved ceiling, emergency pull cord, TV point. Glazed doors to:

Kitchen
Fitted with a range of base and eye level units with work surface above. Inset stainless steel sink and drainer. Electric hob with extractor above. Built in oven, under-counter fridge and freezer. Part tiled walls. Wall mounted Dimplex heater. Double glazed overlooking gardens. Emergency pull cord.

Bedroom
Double glazed window overlooking gardens. Mirror fronted built in wardrobes. Coved ceiling, emergency pull cord.

Bathroom
Fitted with panel enclosed bath with shower over and glazed screen, low level wc and cistern, wash basin with cupboard below and wall mounted mirror above. Tiled walls, emergency pull cord.

Outside

Communal Gardens
The landscaped gardens are communal with the main area in the centre of the development. The lawned grounds also have stocked and shingled borders with flowers and shrubs, ornamental trees, posted lights and tarmacadam style paths. Also brick pavioured seating area and water feature adjoining the main communal hall within the well tended landscaping scheme.

Parking
There is a residents car park.

Directions
From the M & S Simply Food Store at the end of High Street, Alton, proceed away from the town on Butts Road. Turn right into Ackender Road. Willow Court archway and car park is shortly on the right. Then proceed to the main entrance door where access is via the entryphone system.