Summary - HOMELAKE HOUSE, 40 FLAT 6 STATION ROAD PARKSTONE POOLE BH14 8UG
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Sunny patio opening onto well-kept communal gardens.
Ground-floor apartment with patio access to communal gardens
Purpose-built retirement development with 24/7 emergency system
Visiting development managers, CCTV, communal lounge and laundry
Two guest suites available for visitors
Garage available; on-street parking nearby
Service charge £3,728.60 pa; verify included services
Ground rent £511.26 pa — comparatively high
Electric storage heating may increase running costs
This ground-floor one-bedroom apartment sits in Homelake House, a purpose-built McCarthy & Stone retirement development in central Poole. It offers level access to communal gardens via patio doors, a compact living room, separate kitchen and a bathroom — suitable for single occupancy or a couple seeking low-maintenance living close to town amenities.
Residents benefit from strong on-site support: visiting development managers, a 24/7 emergency call system, CCTV, lifts to all floors, communal laundry, residents’ lounge and two guest suites for visitors. A garage and nearby on-street parking add convenience for drivers; mobile and broadband connectivity are both good in the area.
Costs and practicalities are clear: the lease shows c.118 years remaining, the service charge is £3,728.60 per year and ground rent £511.26. Heating is via electric storage heaters and the property is double-glazed; buyers should note electric heating may mean higher energy bills compared with gas. There is a noted lease reference elsewhere to 159 years from 1985 — purchasers should verify the exact lease terms and any event fees before committing.
Overall this is a well-serviced, low-upkeep retirement flat aimed at buyers aged 60+ who prioritise communal support, garden access and central convenience. It will particularly suit those who want an accessible home near Poole town facilities, but buyers should factor ongoing service charges, ground rent and electric heating into affordability calculations.
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