About this property

A spacious and stylish one-bedroom apartment forming part of a specially designed and sought after purpose built McCarthy & Stone retirement development standing in a very convenient location for the town.

A spacious and stylish first floor one-bedroom apartment forming part of a specially designed and sought after purpose built McCarthy & Stone retirement development standing in a very convenient location for the town for those of 70 years and over. The property has a wonderful atmosphere with light and well-proportioned rooms complemented by a number of communal on-site facilities. The generous accommodation includes a spacious living room overlooking the communal grounds. There is a well-designed kitchen with pan drawers together with base and eye level cabinets and a range of integrated appliances including an oven, electric hob with extractor over and space for a refrigerator and dishwasher. The further accommodation includes a double bedroom (with a wardrobe) and an especially designed shower room. The property has been designed for ease of living in mind with raised power sockets and a large storage cupboard.

Outside
The gardens and grounds are a very special feature of Austen Place and have been landscaped to take full advantage of the setting with a network of pathways and very well-positioned outdoor seating areas.

Situation
Willow Court provides a very welcoming and secure environment with an entry phone and 24 hour emergency call system (with call points in the apartment and also throughout the communal areas) and lifts to all floors. There is a strong community feel with a residents lounge (with a variety of social events and opening out to the landscaped gardens), laundry room and an area for mobility scooters and bicycles. Of note, a private en-suite guest suite is available on the ground floor for overnight guests (fee applies). The service charge oversees the maintenance of all the communal areas. The occupancy of the apartment is for those of 70 years and over.

The historic market town of Alton has a good range of High Street shops together with a Sainsbury's as well as a Waitrose food shop and M&S Simply Food together with weekly and specialist markets. Alton also has a modern sports centre (completed in 2020), two outlying golf courses and a mainline railway station to London Waterloo connecting to the enthusiasts steam railway - 'Watercress Line'. Alton is the gateway to the South Downs National Park and there are many attractive nearby villages, notably Chawton, the former home to Jane Austen.

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Additional information

• Reception Hall
• Living Room
• Kitchen
• Bedroom
• Shower Room
• Large Storage Cupboard
• Residents Lounge
• 24 hour Emergency Call System
• On Site Manager
• Car Parking available by application

Key information

Council Tax Band: B

Tenure: Leasehold

Leasehold Information:

• Number of years left on lease: 101 years
• Annual service charge: £1,441
• Annual ground rent: £680
• Annual ground rent review period: Contact branch
• Ground rent increase: Contact branch

Energy Performance Certificate