A delightfully positioned two bedroom, first floor ‘house managed’ apartment within the town centre, with superb rural view across Bickerley Green, Pocket Park, the Millstream and Avon Valley water meadows beyond. No onward chain.

Summary of Accommodation

*COMMUNAL RECEPTION HALL * SECURITY ENTRANCE PHONE * PERSONAL FRONT DOOR * PRIVATE RECEPTION HALL * LIVING ROOM * KITCHEN * TWO BEDROOMS BOTH WITH FITTED WARDROBES * EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM * SEPARATE SHOWER ROOM * NIGHT STORAGE HEATING * UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS* BALCONY* NO ONWARD CHAIN*

DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION:
A well positioned first floor apartment enjoying views across the Bickerley, Pocket Park, the Millstream and Avon Valley water meadows beyond. 40, Bickerley Court forms part of this prestigious retirement complex, which is centrally located adjacent to Ringwood High Street and Market Place. Bickerley Court was constructed in 1993 and has been internally redesigned to maximise living space. The property also benefits from upvc double glazed windows, balcony, two shower rooms, modern kitchen with some integrated appliances, built in wardrobes to both bedrooms, good decorative presentation, communal garden areas and immediate vacant possession.

SITUATION:
40, Bickerley Court is centrally located in Ringwood town centre, which offers a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and community facilities. The A31 and A338 provide transport links to the main centres of Bournemouth (12 miles) Southampton (16 miles) and Salisbury (18 miles). The open New Forest is within two miles distance.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE:
40, Bickerley Court is at the Bickerley end of the prestigious White Lion Courtyard development and can be accessed from the main communal hall to the far end of the development or from the ground floor door (from the rear carpark) leading to the first floor stairway which incorporates a stair lift. The personal front door for flat 40 is located on this level.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

STAIRS AND STAIR LIFT TO:

FIRST FLOOR COMMUNAL LANDING, PERSONAL FRONT DOOR TO:

PRIVATE RECEPTION HALL: 18’3” (5.56m) x 3’8” (1.12m) average. Aspect to the east. Double glazed box bay window overlooking rear car park. Double built-in store cupboard beneath. 2 built-in store cupboards with shelving. Cupboard housing electricity meter & RCD fuse box. Dado rail. Down lights. Security pull cord attached to careline. Wall mounted careline control box.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/LIVING/DINING ROOM: 20’3” (6.19m) x 12’10” (3.93m) maximum into window bay, narrowing to: 10’9” (3.30m). Triple aspect to the north, south and west. Double glazed box bay window with panoramic views across the Bickerley green, ‘pocket park’, Millstream and Avon Valley water meadows beyond. The kitchen area has been cleverly designed to maximise storage and work surfaces. The u-shape composite work surface with inset single bowl, h & c mixer, drawer and twin floor storage cupboards beneath. The work surface incorporates a Neff four burner electric hob with three speed extractor fan above, warming drawer beneath. Neff twin combination ovens, storage cupboards above and beneath. Larder fridge/freezer. Matching range of eye level store cupboards. Attractive tiled wall surrounds. Range of down lights. Security pull cord. Wall mounted video entry phone system. Night store heater. Telephone connection. T.V. point.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

MAIN SUITE COMPRISING WALK-IN DRESSING AREA: With built in wall to wall store cupboards. Night store heater. Door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM/W.C.: 5’10” (1.79m) x 6’8” (2.04m). Fully tiled walls complementing the white suite comprising wash basin set in vanity surround with display counter, Nest of drawers beneath. Low level w.c. with concealed cistern. Large walk-in corner shower cubicle with thermostatic shower. Security pull cord. Eye level fan heater. Extractor. Mirror fronted medicine cabinet. Chrome vertical ladder style towel rail. Full height corner airing cupboard with factory sealed hot water cylinder, fitted immersion heater and slated shelves.

BEDROOM AREA: 10’2” (3.11m) x 8’3” (2.52m). Aspect to the west. Double opening, double glazed casement doors providing access onto small balcony with panoramic views across The Bickerley Green, ‘pocket park, Millstream and Avon Valley water meadows beyond. Telephone point and security pull cord.

FROM THE MAIN RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 2: 10’10” (3.32m) to front of wardrobe plus deep door recess x 8’10” (2.70m). Aspect to the east. Double glazed picture window overlooking car park courtyard. Without loss of measurement to the room wall to wall, floor to ceiling double built in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf. Night store heater. Security pull cord.

FROM THE MAIN RECEPTION HALL, DOOR TO:

FULLY TILED SHOWER ROOM/W.C.: 7’ (2.16m) x 4’10” (1.48m). Aspect to the east. Opaque double glazed window. White suite comprising large corner shower cubicle with thermostatic shower. Wash basin set in vanity surround with double floor storage cupboard beneath. Low level w.c. with concealed cistern. Wall mounted fan heater. Chrome vertical ladder style towel rail. Down lights. Extractor. Security pull cord.

OUTSIDE:
The property has the use of the communal gardens which are maintained on a regular basis and are covered under the cost of the service charge. Parking is available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. The residents parking can be allocated with the acquisition of an annual parking permit, subject to availability.

The development has a minimum age criteria for occupants over the age of 55. Pets permitted with permission.

Managing Agents are First Port, Marlborough House, Wigmore Place, Luton. LU2 9EX 0333 321 4080. Email [email protected]

LEASHOLD: The property is leasehold and has a 99 year lease commencing from 1986. The delightful communal gardens and general maintenance of the building are covered by the Service Charge £3,557per annum and the ground rent of £awaiting.

The flat benefits from a house manager in addition to a 24 hour 7 day a week Care line connected to the internal alarm cord system. Other features include the use of the landscaped communal gardens. There is also the benefit of a laundry and guest room.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: D

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