Summary - HOMELANDS HOUSE, 535 FLAT 3 RINGWOOD ROAD FERNDOWN BH22 9DA
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Ground-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment with private patio, long lease and on-site support..
Ground-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment with private west-facing patio
Extended lease — approximately 139 years remaining
No onward chain — quick sale potential
Needs renovation and modernisation throughout
Service charge approx. £2,243.08 pa (ground rent TBC)
Double glazing and electric storage heaters (not central gas)
Residents’ facilities: House Manager, lounge, guest suite, laundry, 24-hour Careline
Crime reported above average — consider local safety checks
This ground-floor retirement apartment in Homelands House offers practical, low-maintenance living for someone looking to downsize. The flat has a generous lounge/dining room with French doors to a west-facing patio that adjoins well-kept communal gardens — a pleasant spot for afternoon sun and easy outdoor access into Ferndown town centre. The development includes a residents’ lounge, guest suite, laundry rooms, a resident House Manager and a 24-hour Careline response system for added peace of mind.
The one double bedroom includes fitted wardrobes and the bathroom has a walk-in shower/bath. The home benefits from double glazing and electric storage heaters, and the lease is extended to approximately 139 years. There is no onward chain, council tax band A (very cheap), and broadband and mobile signal are strong, which supports staying connected and using digital services.
Buyers should note the property needs renovation and modernisation throughout; the interior and communal exterior show dated fixtures and will benefit from updating. Annual service charge is currently £2,243.08 (ground rent TBC), and heating is electric storage heaters — factors to consider for running costs. Crime in the area is reported as above average, although the development itself is well managed and positioned in an affluent town with good local amenities.
This apartment is best suited to a retired buyer or someone downsizing who wants an accessible ground-floor home with on-site support, a long lease and immediate occupancy potential once modernisation work is completed.
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