Property description
A well appointed over 55’s ground floor apartment, delightfully positioned in an attractive environment on the fringes of New Forest National Park. Situated within the heart of the desirable village of Wellow, the residence is within easy walking distance of local village shops and bus links.
Agents Comments
“Kingsmead is a strong, close-knit community for 22 flats, close to the village amenities and transport links, ideal as a ‘lock up and leave’.”
Introduction
The apartment features well proportioned rooms providing comfortable space for furniture and unusually generous storage cupboards and is offered with a share of the Freehold giving owners’ committee the opportunity to maintain reasonable service charges.
Description
A covered porch with useful storage cupboard houses the electric meter and a wood panelled front door. This leads to an entrance hall which provides access to the principal rooms as well as two useful cupboards. The kitchen is well fitted with a matching range of eye and base level units with work surfaces over and integrated appliances including an electric cooker, four ring hob and cooker hood over. The sitting room benefits from natural light via the glazed door offering direct access to the communal gardens. The bedroom has space for a wardrobe, drawer unit and a double bed and is serviced by the bathroom which comprises a matching suite and airing cupboard with immersion tank.
Outside
The substantial attractive courtyard with seating area lies centrally within the complex providing a pleasant social area for the residents to enjoy. To the rear of the property there are beautifully arranged attractive mature gardens with extensive lawns with paddock views to the side aspect. There is parking for residents and visitors.
Location
Kingsmead is situated within the heart of the very popular village of West Wellow, on the fringes of the New Forest National Park providing miles of unrestricted countryside and common land. Enjoying a friendly community spirit, the village benefits from a host of amenities including a local Post Office, pharmacy, butchers, hairdressers, public house and ample recreational facilities. The property is situated on a popular leafy road in West Wellow with its convenient commute via the nearby A36 offering bus links to the cathedral city of Salisbury, Romsey market town and the commercial centre of Southampton.
Agents Notes
We have been advised by the owner that the maintenance and ground rent is currently £178.50 per quarter which includes building insurance. Having a share of the Freehold provides the owner with an involvement in the budget spend. There is a no pet policy and a guest room is available at £10 per night. The property currently falls into Council Tax Band B.
Directions
From the roundabout at Ower, take the A36 towards Salisbury. Proceed for approximately 2 miles until arriving at the Wellow roundabout. Take the third exit into Lower Common Road and the Kingsmead complex can be found on the right hand side.
Measurements
Kitchen 10’ (max) x 6’6’’
Sitting Room 16’09’’ (max) x 10’
Bedroom 13’05 x 8’09’’
Bathroom 7’02’’ x 5’07’’
Property Features :
- One bedroom flat for over 55´s
- Sitting/dining room with direct access into the manicured communal gardens
- Share of Freehold
- Picturesque village location on the edge of the New Forest
- Reasonable service charges within walking distance of local shops and bus routes