Summary - ST GEORGES COURT, 458 FLAT 8 RINGWOOD ROAD FERNDOWN BH22 9BS
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Ground-floor one-bedroom retirement flat with patio, communal gardens and 24-hour careline..
Ground-floor one-bedroom retirement flat with patio access
Purpose-built over-55s development with on-site manager and 24hr careline
Well-tended communal gardens and residents’ lounge
Off-street communal parking available for residents and visitors
Electric storage heaters — consider running costs and comfort
Service charge approx. £3,197.84 per year (six-monthly billing)
Ground rent approx. £787 per year (six-monthly billing)
Leasehold: 103 years remaining (original 125-year lease)
A well-located ground-floor retirement flat in St Georges Court, offered at £80,000. This purpose-built one-bedroom apartment suits someone seeking easy single-level living close to Ferndown town centre, shops and leisure facilities. The flat has direct patio access to well-kept communal gardens and benefits from an on-site manager (Mon–Fri) plus a 24-hour careline for added peace of mind.
Internally the layout is traditional and practical: an entrance hall with generous storage, a spacious sitting/dining room with a feature ornamental fireplace, a fitted kitchen, double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a modern step-in shower room. The property is glazed and was constructed 2003–2006; heating is via electric storage heaters, and mains utilities serve the building. Broadband speeds are average and mobile signal is excellent.
Financially this is a genuine retirement-home purchase: leasehold with 103 years remaining, service charge approximately £3,197.84 per year (paid six-monthly), and ground rent about £787 per year. These ongoing costs and the electric heating arrangement are important to budget for. The development offers communal parking, residents’ lounge, laundry room and attractive gardens — features that suit downsizers looking for low-mobility, community-focused living.
Note: the property is in an area classed as ageing urban communities with some local deprivation indicators. Fixtures and appliances have not been tested and measurements are approximate. Buyers should verify service charge accounting and running costs, and check whether electric storage heating meets their comfort and cost expectations.
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