This bright, spacious, one bedroom first floor retirement apartment has a lovely aspect looking over the pretty communal gardens, situated under half a mile from Lymington High Street in a prestigious development designed for the over 60s
Secure front entrance door with door entry camera opens to the communal entrance hall with stairs and lift to the first floor. The apartment entrance door opens to the hall where there is a large airing/store cupboard with electric hot water cylinder and shelving. The living room is a good size with an attractive coal effect electric fire and a pleasant outlook over the gardens. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cabinets with integrated appliances including an electric hob with extractor above, an eye-level electric oven, fridge and freezer.
The bedroom has mirror fronted wardrobes and is served by a modern shower room with a large shower tray with glass screen, wash hand basin and WC, electric towel rail heater, extractor and fan heater.
Outside the property there are beautiful maintained gardens and a residents’ parking area. There are residents’ facilities including a lounge, laundry room, guest suite, parking and a mobility scooter parking area.
Andrews Lodge has been designed with safety and security at the forefront. The Apartment has an emergency Careline system installed, monitored by the on site Lodge Manager during the day and 24 hours, 365 days a year by the Careline team. A Careline integrated intruder alarm, secure video entry system and sophisticated fire and smoke detection systems throughout both the apartment.
Andrews Lodge’s manager is on hand throughout the day to support the owners and keep the development in perfect shape. Susan arranges many regular events in the Owners’ Lounge from coffee mornings to games afternoons. For any visiting guests, the furnished twin guest suite is perfect and available for just £15 per night for 1 visitor and £20 (£10 each) for 2 visitors.
Andrews Lodge requires at least one apartment resident to be over the age of 60 with any second resident over the age of 55. Each Apartment is completely self-contained with its own front door, providing you with privacy and peace and quiet when you want it. When you fancy some company, you’ll find the Owners’ Lounge a popular and relaxed place to meet.
125 year Lease commencing 2004
Pets allowed with permission of the Management Company.
Service charge: £2155.98 per annum, includes 24/7 Careline system, buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates, communal cleaning, utilities and maintenance, garden maintenance, lift maintenance, lodge manager and a contribution to the contingency fund.
Ground Rent: £502.00 per annum.
Lymington offers an extensive range of shops from large household names such as Marks & Spencer and Waitrose to independent boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants, pubs and tea rooms. There are also a variety of hair salons and beauticians to choose from. Saturdays provide a vibrant atmosphere throughout the town as the market attracts many locals and visitors from throughout the forest and beyond. Lymington is the ideal location for those who enjoy water sports with two marinas and sailing clubs holding access to the Solent and a short drive away from beaches.
Being so close to the New Forest it also offers the perfect location for those who enjoy horse riding, walking and cycling. The town offers a nine-hole golf course, rowing club, community centre, library, small cinema, bowls club and tennis club. Lymington Recreation Centre offers an indoor 25m swimming pool and many fitness classes, whilst during the summer months there is an outdoor seawater baths next to the River with a hundred years of heritage. There is also a Cricket Club, Football and Rugby Clubs, Skateboard Park and children’s play areas.
From a more practical view Lymington also offers churches of all faiths, infant, junior and secondary schools all within walking distance of the town.
