Summary - ST. MARYS MEWS, 1 FLAT 11 FERNLEA AVENUE FERNDOWN BH22 8HF
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Practical one-bedroom with patio and on-site support for active later life.
Minimum age 60 purchase restriction
Ground rent £350 pa; service charge £3,595.72 pa
Lease 139 years from 1989 (approx. 102 years remaining)
Ground-floor flat with private patio and direct outdoor access
On-site Development Manager and 24-hour Appello emergency system
Electric storage heaters — may need modern heating upgrade
Communal facilities: lounge, hairdresser, laundry, guest suite
Communal satellite may incur extra fees
Quiet, ground-floor retirement apartment in St Marys Mews, ideal for over-60s seeking low-maintenance living close to town amenities. The flat has a patio with direct outdoor access, a separate lounge and kitchen, and benefits from communal facilities including a residents' lounge, hairdressing salon, laundry and guest suite.
Safety and support are strong selling points: a resident Development Manager is on site, with a 24-hour Appello emergency call system when the manager is off duty. The block has lift access to all floors and off-street parking, making day-to-day life straightforward for those with reduced mobility.
Important costs and conditions are clear: leasehold (102 years remaining), a service charge of £3,595.72 and ground rent of £350 per year, and purchase restricted to buyers aged 60+. Heating is by electric storage heaters and the property may benefit from updating in places — sensible to budget for some internal modernisation. Communal satellite dish use may incur additional fees.
Overall this is a practical, well-serviced retirement apartment in a well-maintained development close to Ferndown facilities. It will suit buyers seeking convenience, on-site support and outdoor access, but note the ongoing service costs and potential need for refurbishment.
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