Gilman Court, Eastleigh £675,000

Located within the heart of Bishopstoke Park, this attractive and spacious two-bedroom, two bathroom second floor Independent Living apartment must be seen to be appreciated.

The bright dual aspect living/dining room has a South-facing balcony, plus another balcony on the other side looks toward Breach Lane. Sited just off the dining area, the attractive grey kitchen is fully fitted with a good range of units and integrated appliances, including an oven and microwave, dishwasher and fridge-freezer.

The wide entrance hall has a Velux window, space for a desk, two storage cupboards and the under-floor heating control cupboard, plus there's a useful utility with a washer-dryer and storage space for cleaning items.

The dual aspect master bedroom is very large and has a good range of built-in wardrobes plus an ensuite shower room. The second bedroom has East-facing views over the care home gardens, a walk-in wardrobe plus an ensuite bathroom with over-bath shower and Velux window. This energy-efficient apartment has neutral coloured carpets and quality window dressings that can be included in the sale if required.

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. 117 years remaining)

Service Charge: £690.44 pcm (£159.33 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 2040)

Council Tax band: D

Sinking Fund: 4% on sale

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