Timbermill Court, Fordingbridge, Hampshire

Summary

A deceptively spacious two double bedroom end of terrace retirement cottage, within an exclusive development, benefitting from a Southerly Aspect courtyard rear garden, as well as a nearby garage. The property is one of ten cottages and eight apartments built by the English Courtyard Association in 2000, set in well tended landscaped grounds, that includes a beautiful split level communal garden. On site amenities include a resident estate manager, monitored emergency alarm, visitor parking, guest bedroom suite (for a modest charge) a laundry room, and resident transport for day trips and events. No Onward Chain.

Situation

The development in within strolling distance of the town centre's comprehensive amenities, including a diverse range of independent shops, cafe's, bars and restaurants, as well as a health centre that includes doctors surgeries and a dentist, the parish church (St Marys) is also within strolling distance. Fordingbridge is a former market town, and historic crossing point on the River Avon, midway between Ringwood and the Cathedral City of Salisbury - both readily accessible via the nearby A338, and also within easy reach of the New Forest National Park. 

Entrance Hall
Veranda style paved front entrance porch. Part multi-pane panelled front door leads into entrance hall. Staircase rises to the first floor. Understair storage cupboard. BT point. Built in cloaks cupboard. Creda night storage heater.

Cloakroom
Three quarter height tiled. Corner wash hand basin. Close coupled wc. Wall mounted mirror. Shaver socket. Towel loop.

L - Shaped Lounge/Dining room
Approached via a glazed door from the entrance hall directly into the Dining Area. Rear garden Southerly aspect double glazed casement window. Leads in an open plan fashion into Lounge Area. Carved wooden fire surround with a fitted coal flame effect electric fire and polished stone raised hearth. Two Creda night storage heaters. TV aerial point. Telephone point. Double glazed French doors provide direct access onto a very pretty Southerly aspect courtyard garden.

Kitchen
A modernised kitchen. Oak effect laminated worktops with tiled splash backs. Flush fitting Zanussi four ring electric hob. Integrated AEG micro mat duo microwave oven. AEG electric fan assisted oven beneath, both set into an eyeline housing with cupboards above and beneath. Matching wall hung kitchen cabinets. Beneath the worktops are a range of mink coloured cupboard and drawer base units. Stainless steel single drainer sink. Integrated Electrolux dishwasher. Under worktop free standing Bosch Classix 7 'vario perfect' washing machine. Integrated fridge Built in double cupboard/broom cupboard with an integral bin store facility, accessed externally from the entrance porch. Front aspect casement window. Laminated oak effect flooring.

Ground Floor Bedroom One
A double bedroom with Southerly aspect double glazed casement window overlooks the courtyard garden. Built in triple wardrobe with plentiful clothes hanging and shelving.

En-Suite Bathroom
Three quarter height tiling throughout. White four piece suite. Panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment combination. Serenity Aquabelt bath aid. Pedestal basin with mirror and shaver socket above. Close coupled wc. Wall hung medicine cabinet. Corner quadrant shower cubicle.

First Floor Landing/Study
An extremely spacious open plan space. Wall mounted Kyros plus electric heater. Access to attic space. Ample space for soft furnishings or a desk. Hardwired smoke detector.

First Floor Bedroom Two
A double bedroom. Plentiful clothes hanging space and storage. Double glazed casement window with outlook towards the communal garden. TV aerial point.

En-Suite Bathroom
White three piece suite. Close coupled wc. Wash hand basin. Panelled bath with end laundry cupboard. Mixer tap and shower attachment combination. Oaktree Mobility 'riviera' bath aid. Wall mounted medicine cabinet. Mirror and shaver socket. Heated towel rail. Wall mounted Dimplex fan heater. Built in airing cupboard houses the Gledhill 'stainless lite' hot water cylinder and slatted shelving.

Tenure
The property is held on a 150 year lease dated 25th March 2000 at a peppercorn ground rent.

Service Charge
£7,768 per annum which we understand includes:

i) maintenance & insurance of the buildings & grounds
ii) The employment and accommodation of the estate manager
iii) cost of the Alarm system
iv) maintenance & cleaning of common parts & facilities
v) The cost of electricity for lighting and heating of common parts
vi) The cost of all water used (its metered) & the associated sewage charge
vii) contribution towards central & area administrative costs
viii) contribution towards a provision fund for future maintenance & expenditure

Occupancy Restriction
One resident must be over 55 years of age. A surviving spouse of a qualified person may continue to reside irrespective of age.