£445,000
2 bed flat for saleMacaulay Road, Broadstone, Dorset BH18
2 beds
2 baths
1 reception
EPC Rating: B
- Retirement
McCarthy Stone - RESALES
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About this property
Hugely popular development in high demand
Wonderful second floor apartment
Living room with juliette balcony and pleasant outlook
Double bedroom also with juliette balcony
Superb kitchen with integrated appliances
Fantastic location in A vibrant community
House manager oversees the development
24 hour careline for further peace-of-mind
Superb communal facilities
Excellent guest suite for family and friends
This spacious first floor apartment features a large balcony off the living area, en-suite shower room, providing convenience and privacy, as well as a walk-in wardrobe, offering ample storage space for all your belongings. Situated close to shops and local amenities, this apartment offers both comfort and convenience.
Introduction:
Waterman House is located in the heart of this thriving Town. This one bedroom apartment is situated on the second floor and with an elevated outlook the apartment provides bright and welcoming accommodation presented in 'as new' order throughout. The Living Room has a deep window with Juliette balcony, the quality kitchen has a host of integrated appliances, virtually unused. The excellent double
bedroom with walk-in wardrobe also enjoys a deep window and a Juliette balcony. The apartment also boasts a separate wetroom.
Constructed in mid-2018 by multiple award-winning retirement developer McCarthy and Stone, Waterman House occupies a fantastic location 0.2 mile walk from 'The Broadway' ' a busy hub of shops which provides everything from Coffee Shops, M& S Food Hall, Bakery to card shops and jewellers. An elegant suburb of Bournemouth and Poole, Broadstone is well known for its large recreational fields and
natural features. Social activities are also a strong focal point of Broadstone which hosts an annual Christmas parade and also supports numerous clubs and societies ' including Broadstone Golf Club, Broadstone Tennis Society and Broadstone Horticultural Society. The British Legion's local offices, Wessex Bowling Club and Rotary Club are also located in Broadstone. In terms of local amenities, a large Tesco and asda can be found within 2 miles of the development while other local shops are found within the immediate vicinity. Travel links are also strong with Poole and Bournemouth both accessible via bus with the closest bus stop only 141 ft from our development. For nature lovers, a pleasant walk is available at Pocket Park 0.7 miles from the development and is popular with dog walkers, bird watchers and joggers. Much of what there is to be enjoyed is within an easy level walk.
This is a ‘Retirement Living’ development providing an independent living opportunity for those over 60 years of age with the peace-of-mind provided by the e day-to-day support of our excellent House
Manager whose overseas the smooth running of the development. All apartments are equipped with a 24-hour emergency call facility and sophisticated intercom system providing both a visual and verbal link to the main development entrance. The development enjoys excellent communal facilities including a fantastic homeowners lounge, beautiful landscaped gardens, a scooter store and parking available by annual
permit for which there is a charge of around £250 and for which there may be a waiting list. There is also a super guest suite widely used by visiting family and friends for which a small charge of £25 per night
applies.
Entrance Hall:
With space for typical hall furniture and 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. Emergency pull cord. Shallow cupboard with meters, Double doors to the utility cupboard with light, shelving, Gledhill boiler supplying hot water, ‘Vent Axia’ heat exchange unit and automatic washer/dryer. Feature glazed panelled door to Living Room.
Living Room:
A bright and airy room courtesy of the tall double-glazed windows having a full height opening panel and door opening to balcony, The main room provides plentiful space for both living room and dining furniture . A feature glazed paneled door leads to the kitchen.
Kitchen:
Electrically operated double-glazed window. Quality range of soft cream gloss fronted fitted units with under unit lighting with contrasting worktops and matching upstands and incorporating a stainless steel inset sink unit. Comprehensive integrated appliances comprise; a four-ringed hob with a contemporary glass splashpanel and stainless steel chimney hood over, waist-level oven, and concealed dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Ceiling spot light fitting and tiled floor.
Bedroom:
An excellent double bedroom with a deep double-glazed window opening onto a Juliette balcony. Large walk-in wardrobe with auto-light, hanging rails and shelving.
En-Suite Shower Room
A modern shower room facility with a white suite comprising; a back-to-the wall WC with concealed cistern, vanity wash-basin with cupboard unit below and work surface over, mirror with integral light above, level access walk-in shower and glazed screen, ladder radiator, ceiling spot lights, extensively tiled walls and floor.
Second Bedroom
Of a good-size with a double glazed window.
Shower Room
A modern wetroom facility with a white suite comprising; a back-to-the wall WC with concealed cistern, vanity wash-basin with cupboard unit below and work surface over, mirror with integral light above, bathroom cabinet with mirrored doors, easy-access walk-in shower and glazed screen, ladder radiator, ceiling spot lights, extensively tiled walls and floor.
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
The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, the 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service charge of £4,204.46 (until financial year ending 30/06/2026).
Leasehold
Lease: 999 years from 1st Jan 2018
Ground rent: £495 per annum
Ground rent review date: 1 Jan 2033
Parking
Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is £250 per annum at present, permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.
Additional Information And Services
• Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
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