Summary - Wardens Flat Homeforde House, Grigg Lane SO42 7QX
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Refurbished one-bedroom with patio, ideal for over-55s near station and village.
Ground-floor apartment with private patio onto communal gardens
Refurbished kitchen and bathroom; good-size bedroom with fitted wardrobes
Specifically for over-55s; communal lounge, guest room and laundry
Service charge £5,023pa — above-average for upkeep and services
Ground rent £885pa — relatively high ongoing cost
Lease ~53 years remaining — lenders may refuse mortgages
Electric storage heating; some living-room damp staining noted
Central Brockenhurst location; short walk to shops and mainline station
This ground-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment in Homeforde House offers direct patio access onto well-tended communal gardens in the centre of Brockenhurst, within the New Forest National Park. Recently refurbished, the flat has a modern fitted kitchen, a good-sized bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a contemporary bathroom. Shared facilities include a residents’ lounge, guest bedroom and laundry room, plus excellent broadband and easy access to local shops and the mainline station.
Practical running costs are notable: the service charge is £5,023pa and ground rent £885pa. The lease has approximately 53 years remaining; this may restrict mortgage options and could deter some lenders. Heating is by electric storage heaters and the property shows some minor damp staining and heater wear in the living room, so a buyer should expect small-scale maintenance or cosmetic refreshes despite the recent refurbishment.
The apartment suits an over-55s buyer seeking low-stairs living in a highly desirable village location, with straightforward access to village amenities and rail links. EPC currently around C79 (potential B83) and council tax band B help running-cost forecasts. Buyers should take professional advice on lease length, lender acceptability and ongoing service-charge commitments before committing.
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