Property description
CHAIN-FREE A well presented 1 double bedroom age restricted apartment on the top floor overlooking Westbrooke Gardens with the benefit of replacement double glazing and natural light in all rooms.
Description
UPVC replacement windows with a white internal finish feature to the Southerly and Westerly aspects, i.e. in the living room and bedroom. Benefiting from a lift and residents parking, this revered development was built in 1989 by McInerney Homes and this second floor apartment is in an handsome 3 storey block of varying sized apartments in an age-exclusive scheme (minimum 60 years of age). The apartment commands Southerly views overlooking the landscaped communal gardens of The Cooperage and Westbrooke Gardens immediately beyond. The accommodation comprises sitting/dining room, fitted kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom. The heating is by Economy 7 storage/electric heaters. There is a communal entryphone system and emergency pullcords.
Location
The Cooperage is a small, yet prestigious mews-style close consisting of 34 age-restricted apartments and cottages, and lies directly between Lenten Street, one of Alton's most attractive roads, and Westbrooke Gardens, the town's central public gardens, which have a programme of open air events, a new bandstand and a bowling green. The neighbourhood includes the Market Square, town shops and stores, restaurants and inns, a library, community centre and walks beside the Wey Stream as well as through the town centre. The ambience of this old market town includes a weekly street market, regular specialist and historic events, local societies, and the Curtis Museum and the Allen Gallery. There are Sainsbury's and M & S in-town stores, a station (Waterloo line) with an adjacent Waitrose store, fitness clubs, doctors surgeries and, on the outskirts, retail stores, a sports centre and two golf courses. Alton is renowned for its Civil War and brewing history, the Watercress steam railway line and its much cherished connections with Jane Austen.
Ground Floor Entrance
Arched communal loggia porch with pair of grand lantern lights and electrically operated glazed front door with entryphone and automatic door release to:
Communal Hall
With Manager's office, cloakrooms and adjoining laundry room. Carpeted and both naturally and artificially well lit hallways with dado rails, heating and glazed doors. Lift or stairs to:
Second Floor
Landing with door to separate hallway.
Upper Communal Hall
Hardwood finished personal front door with letterbox and spyglass.
Entrance hall
Entry phone system, wall mounted electric heater. Shelved cupboard and further double cupboard with coats hanging rail and shelving. Hatch to loft, Velux window. Doors to bedroom, bathroom and living room.
Living Room
Double glazed windows to rear and side aspect overlooking Westbrook Road and Westbrook Gardens. Wall mounted electric heater.. TV point, telephone point. Door to:
Kitchen
Fitted with a range of base and wall units in wood with wooden handles and laminate worktops. Inset stainless steel sink with drainer, built-in Bosche electric oven with electric 4 ring hob and extractor unit above, space for fridge freezer. Part tiled walls, vinyl flooring. Door to airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and slatted linen storage shelving.
Bedroom
Rear aspect double glazed window. Emergency pull cord, built in wardrobe. Wall mounted electric heater.
Bathroom
Velux window. Fitted with low level wc and cistern, pedestal wash basin and panel enclosed bath with shower attachment. Vinyl floor, wall mounted mirror with light above.
Outside
Residents Parking Area
Adjoin the front and are tarmacadam styled with pavioured bays, landscaped planting areas and integral bin store.
Communal Gardens
Are a picturesque feature, enclosed and enjoy a southerly aspect bordering onto the naturally green expanse of Westbrooke public gardens. Adjoining the residents lounge is an arched paved sun loggia and patio with lawns, terraced areas and shrubberies at a higher level creating a colourful and effective backdrop for the development.
Communal Facilities
There is a resident House Manager, a central reception area with cloakrooms and a laundry room, impressive and extensive hallways including seating areas, a lift, 2 alternative staircases and a residents lounge, which has a kitchen area and patio doors opening directly to the sun loggia and rear communal gardens.
Directions
From the row of Banks on the High Street, Alton, turn right by Boots the Chemist into Market Street. Upon reaching the Market Square, proceed ahead into Lenten Street. Then turn first left towards the Lady Place car park. The Cooperage is then immediately on the right.
NB
Flat not in view