Property for sale in Bishopstoke Park, Spence Close, Eastleigh Retirement Village Property SO50

With beautiful views overlooking the gardens and woodland, this first floor two-bedroom apartment features a south-facing balcony, accessed via glazed doors from the living area of the lounge. Spacious and bright, the living room has a feature fireplace and doors opening to a modern white kitchen, which includes a range of integrated appliances. Both double-sized bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, with the second bedroom currently being used as a reading room. There’s a stylish ensuite shower room to the master bedroom and a second WC is sited next to the second bedroom. The central hallway is accessed via stairs from the ground floor and there is currently a stairlift in place (available for purchase separately from the owner if required). Benefitting from energy-efficient underfloor heating, modern double-glazed windows and good storage space, the apartment has neutral décor and floorcoverings throughout.

Bishopstoke Park retirement village offers stunning apartments in beautiful surroundings, first class facilities, and a vibrant community. The best of luxury living is combined with an independent lifestyle designed around you, creating a unique experience.

Taking pride of place is the painstakingly restored 19th-century Mount building, providing a unique focal point for village life. A state-of-the-art wellness centre and spa offers a 15-metre swimming pool, Whirlpool bath, steam room, sauna, plus a fully equipped gymnasium offering a range of fitness classes. Nestled alongside the Mount are Cotton's Café/deli and Antler’s bar and restaurant - both vibrant spaces where you can relax and be proud to entertain.

All residents pay a contribution to the running costs of facilities, support services and maintenance of the building and grounds which is known as the 'service charge'. The lease provides that each year you must pay ground rent which for the first 25 years will be £500 a year. The deferred sinking fund contribution of 4% goes towards a fund which we build up over time to meet the cost of major repairs and refurbishment works which are not covered by the monthly service charge. The contribution is payable on resale.

We believe in promoting independence with dignity, whilst at the same time striving to maintain and improve your quality of life. We understand that life changes as you get older. There comes a time when some extra assistance may be required to help complete those day-to-day tasks which were once dealt with more easily. The village offers a comprehensive range of housekeeping and personal care services including at various hourly rates through our registered homecare service and housekeeping team. This is managed through separate contracts with individual residents.

Key Facts

Lease: 125 years from 1st Jan 2017 (approx. 119 years remaining)

Service Charge: £631.34 pcm (£145.30 pw), to be reviewed annually and updated from 1st April each year

Ground Rent: £500 per year, to be reviewed every 25 years (next review is due in 2042)

Council Tax band: C

Sinking Fund: 4% on sale

Age Criteria: Sole occupiers or at least one partner in a couple must be 65 or over