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About
A rare opportunity to purchase a spacious ground-floor luxury apartment in Purchace Manor at St George’s Park.
Built in 2016, the apartment enjoys attractive views over the gardens, croquet lawn and bowling green, and forms part of a prestigious retirement development set within 250 acres of outstanding natural beauty.
The accommodation includes two bedrooms, one with an en-suite, a separate bathroom, an additional study/hobbies room, a living room which opens out to a spacious terrace and a fully integrated kitchen with a window providing natural light.
Accommodation Approximate room measurements are provided below.
Entrance Hall Includes a built-in airing cupboard with cold water storage tank and hot water cylinder, plus a further built-in double storage cupboard.
Additional features include a radiator with thermostatic valve, telephone point, internal telephone point and door-entry phone point.
Living Room 15’8” (4763mm) x 12’2” (3706mm) An impressive and welcoming room with double doors opening onto the terrace.
Features include two radiators with thermostatic valves, telephone and internal telephone points, a TV point, and a feature fireplace with granite hearth and flame-effect electric fire.
Kitchen 13’3” (4033mm) x 8’2” (2500mm) Accessed via a sliding door from the living room, the kitchen is modern and well planned, with base and wall storage cupboards, under-cupboard lighting, and a roll-edge laminate worktop with a 1.5 bowl sink and mixer tap.
Integrated appliances include a fridge/freezer, washer dryer, stainless steel double oven/grill, gas hob with stainless steel extractor hood above, and dishwasher.
The room is finished with half-tiled splashback walls, a tiled floor and a double-glazed window.
Bedroom One 12’2” (3706mm) x 15’8” (4763mm) A spacious principal bedroom with an oak veneer door and double-glazed windows overlooking the gardens.
Features include a radiator with thermostatic valves, telephone and internal telephone points, a TV point, a walk-in wardrobe and access to the en-suite.
En-Suite A well-appointed en-suite with an oak veneer door and level-access walk-in shower. The white suite includes a low-level WC and wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap.
Finishes include fully tiled walls and floor, an inset mirror with light and shaver point, extractor fan and heated towel rail.
Bedroom Two 10’11” (3340mm) x 11’7” (3532mm) A comfortable second bedroom with a double-glazed window overlooking the gardens and an oak veneer door.
Features include a radiator with thermostatic valve, telephone and internal telephone points, and a TV point.
Study/Hobbies Room 7’1” (2154mm) x 8’8” (2636mm) A useful study or hobbies room with double-glazed windows overlooking the courtyard.
The room also includes a radiator with thermostatic valve, together with telephone and TV points.
Bathroom Fitted with an oak veneer door, the bathroom features a contemporary suite comprising a panelled bath with shower attachment and mixer tap, low-level dual-flush WC, and wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap.
Additional features include a fully tiled floor, part-tiled walls, double-glazed window, extractor fan, and heated towel rail.
The village boasts an exceptional range of amenities, including a concierge service, restaurant and bar, village shop, library, residents' lounge, snooker room, and guest suites.
Residents also enjoy access to an extensive leisure complex featuring a swimming pool, spa area, fitness studio, gym, hobbies and games rooms, hair salon, and coffee shop.
Outside, facilities include a bowling green, croquet lawn, boules court, and short tennis court, all set within approximately 250 acres of beautiful countryside comprising woodland, farmland, meadows, allotments, lakes, and landscaped gardens.
Tenure & Charges • Parking: Permit required at a cost of £365 per annum. • Service Charge: £8,098.68 per annum (2026).
• Ground Rent: £300 per annum, fixed for the first 25 years from the head lease dated December 2006. • Buildings Insurance Contribution: Approximately £180 per annum.
• Lease Term: 125 years from December 2006. Important Resale Information Please note that a transfer fee applies to all property resales at St George's Park Retirement Village.
Upon a future sale, the following charges will be payable: • 20% of the profit on resale • Assignment fee of £500 plus VAT Viewing Arrangements For viewings, please contact the Marketing Suite.
All figures should be verified by purchasers and their legal representatives before exchange of contracts.
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