Property description

SUMMARY A fabulous opportunity to own this beautifully presented and refurbished retirement apartment within this popular and centrally located purpose built development close to the Bickerley in Ringwood and within a level walk of the town centre and shops. The apartment offers plenty of natural light and arguably occupies one of the most favoured positions within the block on the first floor, serviced by a lift and directly overlooking the wonderfully maintained communal garden at the rear. In addition to this, the apartment benefits from UPVC double glazing and an economy heating and water system. This development is very well equipped and offers a Resident's Lounge, Hairdressing Salon, Laundry Room , Guest Room and some off road parking. There is a Resident House Manager and office on site who provides invaluable assistance to those who require it and takes care of the general day to day managing of the block. 

SITUATION A centrally and conveniently located development within a short walk of the town centre and overlooking the Bickerley Green. Ringwood is a Historic Market Town and has extensive shopping facilities including a number of independent local retailers, a butchers and fishmongers, a weekly market plus a choice of Supermarkets, Restaurants and Public Houses. Also within easy reach is the local medical centre. Chemist and Dental Surgery. From the main carpark in Ringwood there are regular bus services and a National Coach Service to London. Ringwood provides easy access to the A31 which is a major arterial route for the West and East leading directly onto the M27 which links with the M3 for Winchester,Basingstoke and London. The New Forest National Park is only a short drive away as is the popular Country Park, Moors Valley amongst many other woodland and country attractions and of course the sandy beaches of the Jurassic Coastline.



 

ACCOMMODATION A communal entrance door and intercom including for the Resident House Manager offers a secure access to the well maintained communal entrance hall which in turn offer stairs or a lift to the first floor. On the first floor access is given via a private door to the apartment. The entrance hall offers access to the principal rooms via solid wood doors including a built in storage cupboard housing the cold water storage tank, hot water cylinder and electric fuse boxes. The living room and bedroom have views over the well tended communal rear garden and within the bedroom there is a fitted double wardrobe. The kitchen is well fitted with base level cupboards and drawers including a selection of wall mounted units and benefits from a fitted electric oven and four ring electric hob. Under a roll top work surface there is space for a fridge and freezer and there is complementary tiling to the adjoining work surface. The bathroom has been refitted with a white three piece suite and offers a panelled bath with electric fitted shower and wall mounted shower head, a concealed cistern WC with push button flush and a wash hand basin with chrome monobloc mixer tap. There are emergency pull cords in all rooms. 

EXTERNALLY The apartment block directly overlooks Bickerley Green and offers a number of parking spaces which is operated on a first come first serve basis and contains the communal refuse bins. The main communal gardens are located at the rear and are landscaped within a walled boundary. A beautifully tended lawn with well stocked flower beds and smaller trees offer a pleasant outlook for the apartments located at the rear. There is an access path to Christchurch Road which provides an easy level walk to the shops in Ringwood and local Doctor's Surgery, Chemist and Dental Practice.