Elgar Lodge, 1 Howsell Road, Malvern, WR14 1US

• 2 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• 1 Reception Rooms

 

• A PRE-RECORDED VIDEO TOUR IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
• Spacious Top Floor Apartment
• For Those Over 60 Years Of Age
• Close To The Amenities Of Malvern Link
• Landscaped Communal Garden And Residents Parking
• No Chain

Description

A Spacious Two Bedroomed Top Floor Apartment For Those Over 60 Years Of Age, Situated In A Purpose Built Complex Close To The Amenities Of Malvern Link. It Is One Of The Largest Apartments In The Complex And Offers Well Presented Accommodation With Security Intercom Security Entry System, Emergency Alarm Pull And Use Of The Landscaped Communal Garden And Residents Parking. Energy Rating B. No Chain

Location & Description

Elgar Lodge is a purpose built complex for those over 60 years of age. It is well situated and conveniently located close to the bustling shopping centre of Malvern Link which offers an extensive range of amenities including independent shops, Post Office, Co-op and Lidl supermarkets, Doctor and Dental surgeries and church. More extensive facilities can be found in the retail park in Townsend Way offering a number of high street names including Marks & Spencer, Boots and Next as well as the Victorian spa town of Great Malvern which has a Waitrose supermarket, the famous theatre and cinema complex. The general area offers plenty of leisure activities including the Worcestershire Golf Club in Malvern Wells, Malvern Spa, Malvern Splash swimming pool, community and interest groups as well as the area being crisscrossed with footpaths and common land including the inspirational Malvern Hills. Transport communications are excellent with a mainline railway station in Malvern Link just a short walk away giving connections to Worcester, Birmingham, London Paddington, Hereford and South Wales. Junction 7 of the M5 motorway at Worcester is about eight miles away

Apartment 33 is a beautifully appointed retirement apartment and is one of the most generous within this complex. The property itself is positioned on the second floor and offers light and airy accommodation that benefits from double glazing, electric wall mounted panel heaters, emergency alarm pull cord and video entry telephone system. The accommodation in more detail comprises: Main communal door with security intercom entry system enters to

Communal Lounge Area

Corridors leading off to stairs and lifts to all floors. The private front door to apartment 33 is positioned on the second floor and opens to

Entrance Hall

A welcoming and generous space. Two ceiling light points, coving to ceiling, wall mounted Cartex emergency main control panel. Electric panel heater, decorative dado rail, useful storage cupboard and airing cupboard with shelving and housing the mains pressurised hot water cylinder. Ceiling light point.

Living Room - 8ft 3in (2.48m) × 10ft 3in (3.1m)

A lovely room with double glazed window and double glazed door opening to a Juliet style balcony. Coving to ceiling, ceiling light point, feature fireplace with electric fire. Wall mounted electric panel heater. Multi-glazed door opening to

Kitchen - 9ft 1in (2.79m) × 6ft 7in (1.86m)

Fitted with a range of drawer and cupboard base units with roll edged worktop over and matching wall units. Four ring electric HOB with extractor over and eye level single OVEN. Stainless steel sink with tiled splashbacks is set under a double glazed widow. Space and connection point for dishwasher or washing machine. Integrated FRIDGE and FREEZER. Ceiling light point, wall mounted Dimplex electric heater. Ceiling mounted extractor.

Bedroom 1 - 16ft (4.96m) × 14ft 7in (4.34m)

A generous L shaped room with two double glazed Velux windows with internal blinds. Fitted wardrobes to one end with mirrored sliding doors and incorporating hanging and shelf space. Coving to ceiling, two ceiling light point, wall mounted electric panel heater. TV aerial point.

Bedroom 2 - 12ft 8in (3.72m) × 9ft 8in (2.79m)

A flexible space that can be used either as a bedroom or dining room. Double glazed window, ceiling light point, coving to ceiling and electric wall mounted panel heater.

Shower Room

Fitted with a white low level WC, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under. Walk-in shower enclosure with thermostatically controlled shower over. Tiled splashbacks, coving to ceiling. Chrome electric wall mounted heated towel rail. Electric wall mounted heater and extractor fan. Ceiling light point and wall light point over sink.

Outside

The beautifully maintained and landscaped communal gardens lie mainly to the south facing aspect of Elgar Lodge. Pathways meander throughout to a circular paved seating area where the pleasantries of this fantastic setting can be enjoyed. Within the garden there is an attractive Pergola which sits on the edge of a paved square with a central box hedged rose garden. There are further lawned areas with seating points and well stocked beds offering a variety of flowers and shrubs displaying glorious colour throughout the year. From Howsell Road vehicular access is gained to the private car parking area allowing non allocated parking for residents.

Agents Note

Elgar Lodge facilities and benefits include laundry room, furnished owner's lounge with kitchen, furnished guest suite, car park, landscaped gardens, Lodge Manager, 24 hour care and support system, lift to all floors, fire detection equipment, alarm system, entry telephone system.

Special Conditions

The apartment is available to those who are 60 years of age or over (partners over 55 allowed).

Services

We have been advised that mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to infer that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending occupiers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.

Agents Notes

Elgar Lodge facilities and benefits include laundry room, furnished owner's lounge with kitchen, furnished guest suite, car park, landscaped gardens, Lodge Manager, 24 hour care and support system, lift to all floors, fire detection equipment, alarm system, entry telephone system. Special Conditions The apartment is available to those who are 60 years of age or over (partners over 55 allowed).

Intending purchasers will be required to produce identification documentation and proof of funding in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017. More information can be made available upon request. John Goodwin FRICS has made every effort to ensure that measurements and particulars are accurate however prospective purchasers/tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the information provided. No information with regard to planning use, structural integrity, tenure, availability/operation, business rates, services or appliances has been formerly verified and therefore prospective purchasers/tenants are requested to seek validation of all such matters prior to submitting a formal or informal intention to purchase/lease the property or enter into any contract.

Tenure

We are advised (subject to legal verification) that the property is leasehold on a 125 year lease from 1st April 2011. Elgar Lodge is managed by Millstream Management Services there is currently a service charge of £1,750.78 payable every six months. This charge includes the Lodge Manager Remuneration, emergency care line equipment, building insurance, all utility bills for communal areas, window cleaning, maintenance of the gardens and grounds together with the general maintenance of the building and the lift. Cleaning of the communal areas, water for the communal and the resident's apartments. The ground rent is currently £327.03 every six months.

Council Tax

COUNCIL TAX BAND "C" This information may have been obtained by telephone call only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.

Energy Performance Certificate

The EPC rating for this property is B (84).

Viewing

By appointment to be made through the Agent's Malvern Office, Tel: 01684 892809

Virtual Tour

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Directions

From the agent's office in Great Malvern proceed north along the A449 towards Worcester and through the traffic lights at Link Top. Continue down the hill and through a further set of traffic lights and with the common on your right hand side. After passing Malvern Hospital and railway station on your left, turn left into Howsell Road and the entrance into Elgar Lodge will be seen immediately on the left hand side