Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton
Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton
Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton
Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton
Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton
Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton
Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton
Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton
Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton
Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton
Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton
Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton
Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton
Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton
Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton
Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton
Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton
Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton
Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton
Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton

1 BED Apartment FOR Sale

Austen Place

Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton
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Asking Price, £198,000

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Key Features

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  • Estate Manager and 24/7 staffing

  • 24 hour emergency call system

  • Lifts to all floors

  • Communal lounge for social activities

  • Table service restaurant serving freshly prepared meals daily

  • Guest suite for family or friends

  • Wellness suite/Hairdressing salon

  • Laundry room

  • Mobility scooter store with charging points

  • Landscaped gardens

Beautifully presented and spacious one bedroom first floor apartment that benefits from a walk-out balcony off the living room. Austen Place is designed for independent retirement living but can provide a little extra help when needed.

Summary

Austen Place is a purpose built Retirement Living Plus development built by McCarthy & Stone, designed specifically for the over 70s, for those who wish to enjoy independent living but may need some extra care and support. There is an Estate Manager who leads the team and oversees the development. The apartment comprises of a fully fitted kitchen, fitted and tiled shower room, spacious bedroom and lounge. 24 hour emergency call system.

Communal facilities include a Club lounge where social events and activities take place, a function room, a wellbeing suite and landscaped gardens. There are fully equipped laundry rooms and a restaurant which is table service and serves freshly prepared meals daily. If your guests wish to stay, there is guest suite accommodation which can be booked (fees apply). There is a 24 hour emergency call system provided by a personal pendant and call points in your bedroom and bathroom as well as onsite management 24 hours a day.

One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge at Austen Place with additional services including care and support available at an extra charge. However, this can be from as little as 15 minutes per session which can be increased or decreased to suit your needs.

Austen Place is situated a stone’s throw from a Sainsbury’s supermarket and a short walk from the high street, which offers a wealth of local amenities to choose from.

Entrance Hall

Front door with spyhole and letter box leads to the entrance hall, the 24 hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is in place. Illuminated light switches and smoke detector. From the hallway there is a door to a walk in storage and airing cupboard. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and shower room.

Living Room and Balcony

A beautifully bright, spacious and very well presented living/dining room with feature fire surround and decorative electric fire. Two ceiling light points, raised power points. TV & telephone points. Glazed Patio door with window to side giving access to a delightful balcony. Partially glazed door leads onto a separate kitchen.

Kitchen

Fully fitted modern style kitchen with high gloss cupboard doors and co-ordinating work surfaces. Contemporary ceiling lights. Stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap. There is an integrated fridge/freezer and fitted electric oven. There is also a fitted electric ceramic hob with a stainless steel extractor hood over and splashback. Electrically operated window.

Bedroom

A spacious double bedroom with door to walk-in wardrobe. TV and phone point and ceiling lights, full length window allowing for maximum natural light.

Shower Room

Modern suite comprising close-coupled WC, vanity wash-hand basin with fitted furniture surround including storage below, illuminated mirror cabinet with integrated shaver point and down lights over, walk-in level access shower with thermostatically controlled shower and grab rails, fully tiled walls and wet room vinyl flooring, electric heated towel rail, emergency pull cord and ceiling spot light.

Service Charge (Breakdown)

• 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
One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge

The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estates Manager.

Service Charge: £8,804.65 per annum (for financial year ending 30/06/2025)

Lease information

Lease Length: 999 years from Jan 2018
Ground Rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review date Jan 2033

Car Parking

Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.

Furniture is available by separate negotiation.

Any items of furniture remaining in the apartment can be purchased by separate negotiation.

Additional Information & Services

• Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

** Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled to, to support you with service charges and living cost’s.
** Part Exchange ** We offer Part-Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
** Removal Service** Get a quote from our Partner Removal Service who can declutter and move you in to your new home.
** Solicitors** Get a quote from our panel solicitors who have dealt with a number of sales and purchases and therefore familiar with the McCarthy Stone set up.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUR WEBPAGE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT

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Property Consultant

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Imogen Ruckwood

  0345 556 4120

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1 BED Apartment FOR Sale

Austen Place

Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton
View Map

Asking Price, £198,000

View Brochure Send me updates Book a viewing
Property Consultant

property consultant

Imogen Ruckwood

  0345 556 4120

  Email