Summary - 23 Garnier Drive, EASTLEIGH SO50 6HE
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Ground-floor one-bedroom with generous outdoor space and full village facilities.
Triple private patios including west-facing woodland aspect
Dual-aspect living room with two sets of French doors
Underfloor heating throughout plus living-room feature fire
Step-free en-suite shower; accessible layout for mobility needs
Integrated kitchen appliances and woodland-facing window
Leasehold circa 115 years remaining; one parking permit allocated
High annual service charge £8,285.28 and deferred 4% sale levy
Ground rent £500, doubling every 25 years; occasional aircraft noise
Set on the corner of the lower ground floor, this one-bedroom retirement apartment offers a bungalow-like feel with exceptional outdoor variety. Three private patios — two north-facing for cool summer shade and a west-facing terrace overlooking the woodland walk — extend living space and provide peaceful views of mature trees.
The dual-aspect sitting room has two sets of French doors for direct indoor/outdoor flow and a feature living-room fire. Underfloor heating runs throughout for consistent winter warmth. The cream shaker kitchen is fully integrated with oven, microwave, induction hob, slimline dishwasher, washer/dryer and fridge-freezer, and a window facing the woodland walk.
Accommodation suits downsizers seeking low-maintenance living with useful storage: a triple bedroom wardrobe, a double hallway utility cupboard, and a step-free en-suite wet room. The apartment sits within Bishopstoke Park, a managed retirement village with on-site restaurant, wellness centre (pool, sauna, steam room, gym), hair salon, shop and house-keeping/care packages.
Practical considerations are important: the property is leasehold (about 115 years remaining), with a significant annual service charge (£8,285.28) and £500 ground rent (doubling every 25 years). There is also a deferred sinking fund charge of 4% payable on sale. Residents receive one parking permit and may occasionally hear background aircraft noise from nearby Southampton Airport.
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