Summary - HOMEOAKS HOUSE, 30 FLAT 38 WIMBORNE ROAD BOURNEMOUTH BH2 6QA
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Low-maintenance central flat with strong communal support for older buyers.
One-bedroom second-floor retirement apartment, approx. 430 sq ft
Residents' lounge, communal laundry, guest room and landscaped gardens
Lift to all floors; 24/7 emergency Appello call system and manager
Minimum age 60 — occupancy restricted to retirees
Only 56 years remaining on lease — lenders likely to refuse mortgages
Service charge £3,393.70 pa; significant ongoing maintenance cost
Ground rent £965.15 pa — comparatively high annual fee
Electric storage heating; double glazing installed post-2002
A compact one-bedroom retirement apartment on the second floor of a well-kept McCarthy & Stone development, offering easy access to Bournemouth amenities and communal gardens. The building includes communal lounge, laundry, guest room, lift to all floors and a 24/7 emergency call system, providing reassurance and low-effort living for over-60s.
The interior is modest (approximately 430 sq ft) with an average-sized lounge, practical kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Double glazing and electric storage heating keep maintenance straightforward, and a Development Manager plus Appello emergency system supports independent living.
Important lease and running-cost points you must consider: only 56 years remain on the lease, which is likely to prevent many mortgage lenders from offering a loan; this will restrict purchaser options to cash buyers or those able to secure specialist lending. The service charge (£3,393.70 pa) and relatively high ground rent (£965.15 pa) are significant ongoing costs and should be factored into affordability calculations.
This apartment suits a retiree seeking a low-maintenance base in central Bournemouth with on-site support and communal facilities. It offers convenience and community but carries material constraints — notably the short lease and substantial annual charges — which affect resale and mortgageability.
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