- One-bedroom retirement apartment with lift access and communal lounge
- Sitting room with double-glazed window and built-in storage
- Close to Tesco, shops, services and bus links to Poole
- Off-street parking available on first-come, first-served basis
- Lease ~56 years remaining — lenders may refuse mortgages
- Electric room heaters; likely higher running costs than gas heating
- Cavity walls assumed uninsulated; glazing dated pre-2002
- Local crime rate above average; view neighbourhood personally
This one-bedroom retirement apartment at Homelands House offers practical, ground-floor living within easy reach of Ferndown amenities. The bright sitting room, fitted kitchen and built-in bedroom storage suit someone seeking low-maintenance, single-level accommodation with communal facilities and outdoor garden space. Lift access to all floors and an on-site communal lounge and laundry support independent living.
The development sits a short walk from a Tesco and many local shops and services, with good bus links to Ferndown and Poole. Off-street parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Broadband and mobile signal are strong, and council tax is very low — useful running-cost advantages for pensioners or downsizers living on a budget.
Buyers should note clear, material issues: the lease has around 56 years remaining, which may restrict mortgage availability and affect resale value. Heating is electric room heaters and the building’s cavity walls are assumed uninsulated, so energy bills could be higher than modern standards. Glazing is double but installed before 2002. Crime in the area is above average — visitors should view and assess the neighbourhood personally.
Offered at £60,000, the apartment presents a low-cost entry into retirement accommodation with scope for modest updating to improve comfort and efficiency. It will suit a self-funded retiree or cash buyer seeking convenience and community rather than a long-term, mortgage-dependent purchase.
