***WATCH THE VIDEO TOUR*** Occupying a scenic rural position is this over 55's retirement development which offers residents a peaceful and serene location within the Winterbourne Earls, approximately three miles north of Salisbury. The property is a first floor flat comprising a good-sized sitting room with space for a dedicated dining area and has an adjoining private balcony, a kitchen with integrated appliances, two bedrooms with one en-suite, and a shower room. The property comes with parking facilities and a single garage with up-and-over door to the front, as well as lovely surrounding grounds which are beautifully kept and offer a range of spaces to enjoy. These include flower beds which are home to a variety of greenery and flora, al fresco seating areas, and lawns. The development is connected via a timber gate to Tanners Lane at the rear for walking routes into the neighbouring countryside. Residents will also benefit from communal laundry facilities as well as a guest suite to be utilised by visiting friends and family.
When travelling from Salisbury, take the north exit from St. Mark's Roundabout onto London Road (A30). Continue on the A30, after passing under the railway bridge take the first exit at St. Thomas' Bridge Roundabout onto the A338. Continue for approximately one-and-a-half miles, passing over the railway bridge, where the development will be on the left-hand side.
Door from the front courtyard opens to the communal hallway with stairs ascending to the private front door. Opens to a carpeted hallway giving access to the sitting room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and the shower room, as well as storage cupboards and the roof space via loft hatch above.
Carpeted reception room with window to the rear and space for dedicated sitting and dining areas. Has serving hatch from the kitchen, and sliding glass door to the covered balcony which has space for al fresco seating and enjoys extended rural views.
Tile-effect flooring with window to the rear aspect. Offers a range of high and low cabinet units with adjoining granite-effect worktops incorporating a stainless-steel sink basin with drainer unit, and surrounding splashback tiling. Integrated appliances include a wall-mounted Miele oven and grill with separate electric hob and extractor hood above. Has space for an under-counter fridge/freezer and a dishwasher. Serving hatch through to the sitting room.
Carpeted bedroom with windows to the front and side aspect. Offers a built-in wardrobe and access to the en-suite.
Carpeted bathroom with window to the front aspect. Offers a bathtub with surrounding splashback tiling, a WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, extractor fan, and an electric shaver point.
Carpeted bedroom with windows to the side and rear aspect, and a built-in mirror-fronted wardrobe unit.
Tile-effect flooring. Offers a shower unit with surrounding splashback tiling, a WC, wash hand basin with vanity mirror above, and a heated towel rail.
A single garage with up-and-over door to the front, located in a block adjacent from the property.
In addition to benefitting from a private balcony, the property and residents of the development benefit from well-kept surrounding grounds. These include wide pathways and seating areas, as well as green spaces to enjoy the variety of flora and flower beds. To the rear of the grounds, a large gate opens to Tanners Lane for access to neighbouring countryside walks.
Winterbourne Earls is the most southerly in a trio of neighbouring Winterbourne villages comprising of Winterbourne Gunner, Winterbourne Dauntsey, and Winterbourne Earls. The Winterbournes, located approximately three-and-a-half miles north of Salisbury, offers a pub, church, children's playground, a nursery/pre-school, and a primary school. The nearby city of Salisbury offers a wider range of amenities. These include, but are not limited to, supermarkets, high-street shops, bi-weekly markets, copious restaurants, pubs & bars, a theatre, the arts centre, a cinema and renowned state and private schools. These include Bishop Wordsworth's School, South Wilts Grammar School, Godolphin School, and Leehurst Swan. Leisure and recreational facilities include the Five Rivers Leisure Centre, private members gymnasiums, a golf club, and recreation grounds. Salisbury train station offers direct commuter links to London Waterloo and the West Country. Additionally, Salisbury is well-positioned to offer great road links to the coastal cities of Southampton and Bournemouth, as well as routes into the New Forest.
Residents of Earls Manor Court will benefit from a laundry facility on site, as well as a guest suite providing comfortable accommodation for visiting family and friends.
The property is supplied by mains services. There is no gas to the property.
There is a service charge of approximately £8,000 per year whihc is payable to Cognatum Estates. Cognatum Estates maintains, repairs and insures all the buildings, arranges the window cleaning and refuse collection and tends to the gardens and grounds thereby freeing owners and residents from these responsibilities. There is a personal alarm system in each property and resident estate managers are on hand to provide support and help when needed, making this an ideal 'Lock Up & Leave' property. There are no restrictions on owning a property except that one resident must be over 55 years of age. 150 year lease (from 1992). No ground rent. Please Note: Upon resale of the property, Cognatum Estates management company charge £500 plus VAT for the leasehold pack, payable by the vendor.
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