Summary - Flat 12 Mary Rose Mews, Adams Way, ALTON GU34 2UU
2 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Well-presented two-bed ground-floor retirement apartment with garden access and on-site care support..
- Ground-floor retirement flat with direct communal garden access
- Recently redecorated; carpets professionally cleaned
- 2 bedrooms, lounge/dining room, shower room, compact 596 sq ft
- 24-hour alarm system linked to in-house care centre
- Electric underfloor heating and pre-2002 double glazing
- Service charge £4,416pa (above average) and ground rent £100pa
- Only 71 years remaining on lease — may block mortgage lending
- Small development close to Alton town centre and amenities
A ground-floor, two-bedroom retirement apartment offering level access and direct use of well-kept communal gardens, ideal for buyers seeking low-maintenance living close to Alton town centre. The apartment has been freshly decorated throughout and carpets professionally cleaned, so it is ready to occupy with minimal work. The sitting/dining room and main bedroom face the rear gardens, giving a pleasant, quiet outlook and easy garden access from the living space.
Mary Rose Mews is a purpose-built, age-exclusive scheme with a 24-hour emergency alarm system linked to the on-site care centre, communal lounge and arranged social events — useful for those wanting peace of mind and occasional additional services. The layout is compact but efficient (approx. 596 sq ft) with an entrance hall giving independent access to principal rooms and a practical shower room. Heating is electric underfloor with double glazing throughout.
Important to note: the lease situation is a material constraint. Although the original lease was 99 years from 1997, only 71 years remain — many mortgage lenders will refuse to lend on leases below typical lender thresholds. The property is sold as leasehold with a relatively high service charge of £4,416 pa and a modest ground rent of £100 pa. Purchasers should obtain specialist advice on mortgageability and potential cost of a lease extension before committing.
Overall this is a tidy, well-presented retirement flat that suits someone moving into independent sheltered living or downsizers seeking convenience and security. It offers immediate occupation and the option to use additional paid services from the care centre, but the lease length and service charge are key factors for consideration.
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