£190,000

1 bed flat for sale

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Retirement
Leasehold

£190,000

1 bed flat for sale

Horizons, Churchfield Road, Poole BH15

1 bed
1 bath
1 reception
EPC rating: B

Key Information

Tenure:
Leasehold (992 years)
Service charge:
£9,370 per year
Council tax band:
D
Ground rent:
£435
Ground rent date of next review:
Ground rent review period:
Every 15 years

Local area information

Property location

Nearby amenities

  • Longfleet Church of England Primary School 0.3 miles
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole 0.5 miles
  • Poole 0.5 miles
  • Poole Quay Ferry Landing 0.8 miles

These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.

Read our area guide for Poole to find out more about the local area.

Features and description

  • Retirement

  • Leasehold
  • Larger than average one bedroom apartment with walk out balcony
  • Living Room with direct access to large Balcony
  • Modern Fitted Kitchen
  • Double Bedroom with direct Balcony access
  • Beautifully presented one bedroom apartment in this vibrant community.
  • Staffed 24/7 under the supervision of our Estate Manager
  • Careline facility provides further peace-of-mind
  • Restaurant serves fantastic three-course daily lunch
  • Outstanding communal facilities
  • Great location opposite Poole Park
Cut your cost of living with this energy efficient larger style One bedroom first floor retirement apartment with large walk out balcony. Enjoy the benefits of a low maintenance property. Horizons boasts amazing views over Brownsea Island from each floor including the library, games room and viewing decks where you can sit and enjoy a coffee as part of this vibrant community. Table service restaurant. Guest suite for family and friends. Plus one hour of domestic assistance included per week.”
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Summary

Horizons is a 'flagship' development built by renowned retirement developers McCarthy and Stone and completed in 2017. Designed for 'Retirement Living Plus', it has the latest in stylish living for the over 70's and includes a restaurant serving very affordable 3 course lunch time meals daily, Homeowners' lounge, and communal areas including a library, games room and viewing decks to enjoy the best of the breathtaking views, landscaped gardens and a guest suite available for family and friends who might who wish to stay (additional charges apply). For peace of mind, there is an Estate Manager and staff on site and 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in the bathroom. Facilities and services include a sociable restaurant, an hour’s cleaning every week – more if you want it((charges apply) there is also a hair salon.

While the beautiful communal areas are designed to become buzzing social hubs, your retirement home is owned by you, and is totally self-contained. It’s the perfect blend of privacy, community and support.

Horizons is a stunning development situated in Poole, with its town best known for its natural harbour and exquisite beaches. The development offers fantastic views of this stunning natural landscape while a busy quay with a variety of eating establishments is found nearby. Conveniently located within 400 metres of Poole High Street, this development is in a prime, central location with local amenities within easy reach and a reliable bus service connects Poole with surrounding areas.

Entrance Hallway

Having a solid Oak veneered entrance door with spy-hole, security intercom system that provides both a visual (via the home-owners TV) and verbal link to the main development entrance door. There is space for typical hall furniture. Emergency pull cord, walk-in store cupboard with light, shelving and housing the boiler supplying domestic hot water and ventilation/heat exchange system. A feature glazed panelled door leads to the Living room.

Living Room

A larger style living room with a double-glazed French door and matching window opening onto a walk-out balcony. A feature glazed panelled door to kitchen. Plenty of space for a dining area adjacent to the balcony access door.

Balcony

The extra large balcony can be accessed from both the living room and bedroom, has a glazed balustrade, space for bistro style garden furniture and plants, and the benefit of overlooking both Churchfield Road or the green aspect with a view towards the property trees.

You also have the added benefit of taking a break across the landing to enjoy the views of Poole Park from the library lounge, which is conveniently located close to the apartment.

Kitchen

With a large picture window set back for privacy yet which overlooks Churchfield Road, quieter traffic yet plenty of regular foot traffic to see day to day activity. An excellent range of soft cream, gloss finished wall and base units with contrasting worktops and matching upstands incorporating a stainless steel inset sink unit. A comprehensive range of integrated appliances comprise; a four-ringed hob with glazed splashback and stainless steel chimney extractor hood over, waist-high oven with matching microwave over and concealed fridge and freezer and dishwasher. Plank styled flooring, ceiling spot light fitting.

Bedroom

With seating area and door to Balcony. An excellent double bedroom with a double-glazed French door opening onto the balcony. Walk-in wardrobe with auto light and purpose-built furniture to include shelving, drawer unit and ample hanging space.

Wet Room

Modern white suite comprising; a back-to-the-wall WC with concealed cistern, vanity wash-hand basin set into bathroom furniture with cupboard below and work surface over, feature mirror with integrated light and shaver point. Walk-in level access shower with both 'Raindrop' and conventional shower heads. Fully tiled walls and wetroom flooring, ladder radiator, emergency pull cord.

Lease Information

Ground Rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review date: June 2031
Lease Length: 999 years from June 2016

Service Charge

Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24-hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance
• Restaurant Staffing
• The service charge includes one hour of domestic assistance per a week. Extra care packages available by arrangement (additional charge applies)

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your Estates Manager, your water rates, the 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estates Manager.

Service charge: £9,370.15 per annum (for financial year ending 30/06/25) Please speak to our Entitlements Advisor to see if there are any benefit's you could be claiming towards these fees.

Additional Information & Services

** Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled too, to support you with service charges and living cost's
** Removal Service** Get a quote from our Partner Removal Service who can declutter and move you in to your new home.
** Part Exchange ** We offer Part-Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
For more information check our webpage additional services


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• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

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