"A well proportioned two bedroom first floor retirement apartment, offering a bright and airy dual aspect reception room that benefits from an abundance of natural light. Set within the sought after Farringford Court, this property provides a comfortable and secure living environment, tailored for those aged 70 and over who wish to maintain independence while having access to additional care and support if needed.
Farringford Court is a Retirement Living Plus development formerly Assisted Living , built by McCarthy & Stone to offer a blend of independent living with the reassurance of on site support. Managed by an on site Estate Manager, the development provides a safe and well maintained environment with excellent communal facilities. Each apartment is thoughtfully designed with
A 24 hour emergency call system, with a personal pendant alarm and call points in the bathroom
Residents at Farringford Court enjoy access to a variety of high quality facilities, including
On site restaurant with waitress service
Homeowners lounge and function room
Library and laundry room
Mobility scooter storage
Guest suite for visiting family and friends
Two lifts serving all floors
24 hour duty manager for added peace of mind
Each resident benefits from one hour of domestic support per week, included in the service charge, with additional care packages available at an extra cost. These services can be tailored to individual needs, starting from as little as 15 minutes per session. Please note All residents must be 70 years or older.
The welcoming entrance hall provides ample storage and leads to all main rooms, there is a 24 hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system. The spacious dual aspect lounge dining area, has a fire surround with electric fire. The fully fitted kitchen offers modern cabinetry and co ordinated work surfaces, built in electric oven and ceramic hob with extractor hood, integrated fridge freezer and electric window for ease of operation. The Master Bedroom is generously sized with a built in mirror fronted wardrobe. The Second Bedroom is a versatile second double bedroom, perfect for use as a guest room, study, or hobby space and includes a built in wardrobe. The modern bathroom is well equipped with a bath and walk in level access shower along with a WC and vanity unit with sink and mirror above, grab rails and non slip flooring and an emergency pull cord. There is also a convenient additional WC, ideal for guests.
Lease & Ground Rent Information
Lease Length 125 years from June 2010
Ground Rent £510 per annum
Ground Rent Review Date June 2025
Parking Permit Scheme . Allocated parking available, subject to availability. Annual fee approximately £250 varies by development . Spaces allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager for current availability.
Service Charge Breakdown £15,132.26 per annum up to 31 03 2025 the service charge covers
Estate Manager overseeing day to day operations, CQC registered care staff on site 24 7, 1 hour of domestic support per week, 24 hour emergency call system, Monitored fire alarms & secure door entry system, Lifts servicing all floors, Heating and lighting in communal areas, Daily cleaning of communal areas & window cleaning, Landscaped garden maintenance, Repairs & maintenance of communal areas, Contingency fund for future redecoration & refurbishment, Buildings insurance, water & sewerage rates. Please note The service charge does not include Council Tax, personal electricity, or TV licensing.
Additional Property Information
Superfast Fibre Broadband available
Mains water and electricity
Electric room heating
Mains drainage
Lymington offers an extensive range of shops from large household names such as Marks & Spencer and Waitrose to independent boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants, pubs and tea rooms. There are also a variety of hair salons and beauticians to choose from. Saturdays provide a vibrant atmosphere throughout the town as the market attracts many locals and visitors from throughout the forest and beyond. Lymington is the ideal location for those who enjoy water sports with two marinas and sailing clubs holding access to the Solent and a short drive away from beaches.
Being so close to the New Forest it also offers the perfect location for those who enjoy horse riding, walking and cycling. The town offers a nine hole golf course, rowing club, community centre, library, small cinema, bowls club and tennis club. Lymington Recreation Centre offers an indoor 25m swimming pool and many fitness classes, whilst during the summer months there is an outdoor seawater baths next to the River with a hundred years of heritage. There is also a Cricket Club, Football and Rugby Clubs, Skateboard Park and children s play areas.
From a more practical view Lymington also offers churches of all faiths, infant, junior and secondary schools all within walking distance of the town."