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See how verdicts work1-bedroom house · SO17 2AX
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Stanford Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, ground floor retirement apartment for the over 60's, ideally situated in the highly sought after Spitfire Lodge development on Belmont Road.
This lovely property offers one double bedroom with built in wardrobes, a bright and airy 18ft living room, luxury fitted kitchen and shower room and a private patio seating area.
Benefits include access to the onsite wellbeing suite for hairdressing and similar facilities as well as the spacious owners lounge which has a coffee bar and is the venue for regular social events throughout the year.
There is also a mobility scooter shed, bin storage and visitor parking.
The onsite lodge manager is available Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm plus a 24- hour care line facility and the property is offered with no onward chain.
We already have much interest in this property and internal viewings are strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Entrance Hall: Storage cupboard, security video entry phone system, doors to rooms.
Living Room: (18'8" x 14'0) Electric heater, electric fireplace, double glazed window to gardens, door onto private patio seating area.
Kitchen: (8'10" x 7'0) Range of stylish fitted wall and base level units with contrasting worksurfaces, stainless steel sink and drainer, ceramic hob with stainless steel extractor above, fitted and electric oven, integrated appliances comprising of a washing machine and fridge/freezer, part tiled walls, double glazed window to side aspect, ceiling downlighters.
Bedroom: (14'2" x 9'4") Double glazed window to side aspect, electric heater, built in mirrored sliding wardrobes.
Shower Room: Modern suite comprising of a large walk in shower enclosure, low level WC, vanity hand wash basin with cupboards below, heated towel rail, tiled walls, extractor fan.
Communal Gardens: The well tended communal grounds are predominantly laid to lawn with shrubs and trees.
Paths with external lighting lead to the main entrance door that has an intercom entry phone system and access to a bicycle/motability scooter store is provided.
The seller has provided the following lease information, however, this information should be clarified by a conveyancer/legal advisor before completing a purchase.
Lease: 999 year lease commencing from January 2019 Service Charge: £3750 p/a TBC Ground Rent: £625 p/a TBC This beautiful apartment is offered with No Forward Chain
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About Belmont Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17
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