Summary - 36 Wellington Court, Fernhill Lane BH25 5ST
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Comfortable, low-maintenance living with strong communal facilities for over-60s.
Long lease: c.154 years remaining
Purpose-built over-60s development with communal lounge and laundry
One double bedroom with loft storage and fitted wardrobe
Compact kitchen; sitting/dining room with electric fire
Electric storage heating; electricity is primary fuel (higher running costs)
Service charge c.£195.77/month (approx. £2,350/year)
Small private paved patio, communal gardens and residents' parking
Area has above-average crime and higher deprivation levels
This first-floor one-bedroom apartment sits in a well-regarded over-60s development in New Milton, offering easy access to town facilities and communal amenities. The layout is straightforward: a sitting/dining room, compact fitted kitchen, double bedroom with fitted wardrobe and loft storage, and a modern shower room. Communal features include a residents' lounge, laundry, guest room and gardens — useful for social life and visitors.
Practical points suit downsizers: a long lease (about 154 years remaining), off-street residents’ parking and a small private paved patio plus communal gardens. The home is double glazed and was built in the 1980s, with recent glazing replaced after 2002. Broadband and mobile signal are strong, and council tax is described as cheap.
Be clear about running costs and fabric: heating is by electric storage heaters and the property uses electricity as its main fuel, which can be more expensive than gas. The current service charge is approximately £195.77 per month (around £2,350 annually). The area records above-average crime levels and is classified as deprived, which may affect personal security and resale appeal for some buyers.
Overall this is a low-maintenance retirement flat with long lease security and good communal facilities — suitable for a buyer prioritising convenience and social amenities over low-energy central heating or a central rural setting.
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