Property description
A beautifully presented ground floor 2 double bedroom apartment located in Willow Court. The development was built in 1999 by McCarthy & Stone for the over 60's.
Description
The property was constructed by well regarded specialist 'later living' developers, McCarthy & Stone (Developments) Ltd in 1999, a condition of purchase being that residents are over the age of 60 years or in the event of a couple, one must be over the age of 60 years and the other over 55 years. Communal facilities for this development of 72 flats include a lift, residents lounge, laundry, a twin bedded guest room on the ground floor and a number of alternative external doors allowing access to the adjoining roads of Ackender Road and Rack Close Road leading in turn to the High Street and Westbrooke public gardens. In addition, there is a House Manager, a 24-hour emergency Careline system, a programme of events, a security alarm and refuse area.
Location
Set within level landscaped communal gardens, Willow Court is a 2/3 storey development fronting Ackender and Rack Close Roads, which are access-only roads lying on the western side of Alton's historic town centre. There are individual and multiple shops, M&S, Sainsbury's, Boots and Iceland stores, a library, hotels and restaurants, a museum and gallery, and a variety of associations. Alton also has Westbrooke Gardens reached via a residents gate onto Rack Close Road with its bowls club and seasonal programme of events, weekly street and farmers market events, a train station (Waterloo line) with a Waitrose store adjoining, a sports centre and 2 outlying golf courses.
Communal Hall
Leads to front door with spyglass, opening to:
Entrance Hall
Large hallway with access to bedrooms, bathroom and living room. There are 3 large cupboards complete with lighting and shelving, one of which houses the Gledhill water tank. Alarm system, entry phone system, electric wall mounted heater.
Living Room
A bright and airy living area with front aspect double glazed window and side aspect double glazed patio door opening to communal gardens. Electric wall mounted heater, coved ceiling. TV and telephone points. Door to:
Kitchen
Fitted with a range of base and wall units with worktop over. Inset stainless steel sink with drainer and chrome mixer tap, integrated Electrolux electric oven, ceramic 4 ring hob, space for fridge and freezer, space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. 2 double glazed windows to front aspect. Vinyl floor, tiled splashbacks, coved ceiling.
Bedroom One
Side aspect double glazed window. Electric wall mounted heater, TV and telephone point. Coved ceiling. Built-in mirror fronted wardrobe.
Bedroom Two
Side aspect double glazed window overlooking communal gardens. Coved ceiling, broadband point. Wall mounted electric heater. Built-in mirror fronted wardrobes.
Bathroom
Suite comprising; walk in bath with seat and wall mounted shower controls, inset wash hand basin with storage cupboard below, shaver point with courtesy light, low level wc. Tiled walls, wall mounted Dimplex heater. Coved ceiling.
Outside
Communal Gardens
The landscaped gardens are communal with the main area in the centre of the development. The lawned grounds also have stocked and shingled borders with flowers and shrubs, ornamental trees, posted lights and tarmacadam style paths. Also brick pavioured seating area and water feature adjoining the main communal hall within the well tended landscaping scheme.
Parking
There is a car park for residents.
Directions
From the M & S Simply Food Store at the end of High Street, Alton, proceed away from the town on Butts Road. Then turn first right into Ackender Road. Willow Court archway and car park is second on the right, i.e. after Clover Leaf Court. The flat can be accessed either via the front door or by personal front door with is the far right hand glazed door as you face the main entrance.