Property description
A beautifully proportioned Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom First Floor Luxury Apartment with extensive and versatile accommodation arranged entirely on one floor, extending to approximately 2200 sq ft and set within this impressive, ground breaking Apartment Development by PJ Livesey Homes. The location could hardly be better, positioned on one of the most desirable roads in Hale within walking distance of the centre of Hale Village with its range of fashionable shops, restaurants and bars. The Dell was truly one of the first Luxury Apartment Developments in the area developed in the late 1980's and was appointed to such an exceptionally high specification that it has truly stood the test of time. The property is immaculately presented throughout and whilst it is anticipated that the incoming purchaser will cosmetically update and improve throughout, the existing fittings are all of a high standard, with particular reference to the Kitchen and Bathroom fittings. The Apartment is positioned on the First Floor and has the undoubted bonus of direct access from the main Living Room onto a West facing Balcony, enjoying delightful views across the Communal Gardens. A particular feature of the Development is the secure Undercroft Garaging with Two Parking Spaces serving Apartment Four Numerous internal design features include: deep corniced ceilings; panelled internal doors; windows to floor level in many rooms providing much natural light and beautifully proportioned, attractively shaped rooms throughout. In addition, the Communal Areas are impressive, in particular the Main Reception Hall with stunning chandelier. Comprising: Communal Entrance with video entry phone system to the Communal Hall, with a staircase and Lift to the Upper Floors including Lift access to the Basement Garage. Stunning chandelier feature to the triple height, vaulted ceiling. Private First Floor entrance to Apartment Four. L shaped Hall with corniced ceiling, video entry phone system, cloaks and storage cupboards and panelled doors leading to the accommodation, including double doors to the main Living and Dining Room. Magnificent 29' x 28' (max) combined Living and Dining Room, having a corniced ceiling with decorative ceiling roses, five floor level windows enjoying lovely Garden views including wide patio doors onto the West facing Balcony. The room is divided into distinct Living and Dining Areas, the Dining Area having a bay window overlooking the Gardens and the Living Area featuring a Louis XV style fireplace surround with inset, cast iron fireplace. 22' x 18' (max) Breakfast Kitchen with ample space for a large breakfast table and chairs and superbly appointed with a range of custom built, cream laminate fronted units with granite worktops returning to a peninsular unit Breakfast Bar. There is a floor level bay window overlooking the Gardens to the front and there is extensive halogen lighting to the ceiling including pelmet lighting over the units. There are glazed fronted glass and china display cabinets and integrated appliances by Panasonic, Neff, Gaggenau, Servis and Leibherr to include: an oven; microwave; hob; extractor fan; dishwasher; fridge and freezer units. A door leads through to a useful Utility Room with built in sink unit, cupboards, plumbing for a washing machine and also houses the gas fired central heating boiler. There are Three fabulous Double Bedrooms served by Two well appointed Bath/Shower Rooms and with one Bedroom ideal as a Home Study or Den. The Principal Bedroom extends to some 18' x 16', is an attractively shaped room with two windows overlooking the Gardens and has a corniced ceiling and decorative ceiling roses. An opening leads through to a comprehensively equipped Dressing Area with extensive, custom built wardrobes with vanity mirrors, hanging rails, shelving and halogen spotlights inset into the ceiling. This Bedroom is served by the superb En Suite Full Bathroom with a white suite with gold coloured fittings, providing a double ended bath and an enclosed shower cubicle, 'his and her' wash hand basins inset into a granite topped vanity unit and extensive, custom built toiletry cupboards. There is extensive halogen lighting to the ceiling and amtico style flooring. The Second Bedroom is another superbly proportioned room extending to some 15' x 12' plus wardrobe space, has a window overlooking the Gardens and extensive wall to wall, floor to ceiling built in wardrobes with custom built, glazed fronted doors, hanging rails, shelving and drawers. The Third Bedroom is another good sized room, extending to 16' x 10' at its deepest points and is ideal as a Home Study and currently utilised as a Den with a window overlooking the Gardens. These Bedrooms are served by the very spacious Guest Bathroom with a white suite with gold coloured fittings, providing a double ended oval bath with tiled surround, enclosed shower cubicle, 'his and her' wash hand basins set onto a vanity unit, a wall hung WC, custom built toiletry cupboards, halogen lighting to the ceiling and amtico style flooring. A door conceals a large, walk in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. Externally, a Driveway leads beneath the property to a remote control operated 'up and over' door to the secure Undercroft Garaging serving the Development, with Two Parking Spaces for Apartment Four. Access to the Basement Parking can also be gained via the Lift and stairs from the Communal Hall. In addition, there is limited Guest and Residents Surface Parking. The Dell stands on a beautiful, mature Garden plot extending to approximately one acre, laid principally to lawn and interspersed with a number of substantial mature trees, bushes and plants providing excellent privacy and screening.
Elevation 2
Elevation 3
Directions: From Watersons Hale office, proceed along Ashley Road in the direction of St Peters Church, taking a right turn at the Heathgate Apartment development, formly the Bleeding Wolf Public House, into Heather Road. Continue over the bridge where Heather Road becomes South Downs Road and take the first left turning into the continuation of South Downs Road and The Dell will be found on the left hand side.
Communal Entrance
Communal Hall
First Floor Landing
First Floor Entrance to Apt 4
Hall
Hall 2
Living and Dining Room 1
Living and Dining Room 2
Living Area
Living Area 2
Dining Area
Dining Area 2
West Facing Balcony
Breakfast Kitchen
Breakfast Kitchen 2
Breakfast Kitchen 3
Utility Room
Principal Bedroom 1
Principal Bedroom Aspect 2
Dressing Area
En Suite Bathroom 1
Bathroom 1 Aspect 2
Guest Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2 Aspect 2
Bedroom 2 Aspect 3
Bedroom 3/Den
Guest Bathroom 2
Bathroom 2 Aspect 2
2 Car Undercroft Garaging
Gardens 1
Gardens 2
Gardens 3
Service Charges: Service Charge is 3000 per year (750 a quarter)
Lease is 999 years
Property is 25 years old so 974 left
Council Tax Band G - £2170.35
Floorplan (First Floor)
Town Plan
Street Plan
Site Plan
Property Features :
- 3 bedrooms.
- Apartment
- Garage for 2 cars.
- Garden.