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0b145d5c-d95e-40a6-82aa-8af4425beea8LEMCS - 33 Aus
For saleReduced 25 Sept 2024
£198,000

Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton, GU34 1FZ

1bedroom
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 18 Mar 2022 · price reduced 25 Sept 2024 · Alton

How the price compares

This home£198,000
Median 1 bed in GU34£162k52 homes listed · £356 per sq ft
Difference+22%above the area median

Key features

  • Estate Manager and 24/7 staffing
  • 24 hour emergency call system
  • Lifts to all floors
  • Communal lounge for social activities
  • Table service restaurant serving freshly prepared meals daily
  • Guest suite for family or friends
  • Wellness suite/Hairdressing salon
  • Laundry room
  • Mobility scooter store with charging points
  • Landscaped gardens

About this home

Beautifully presented and spacious one bedroom first floor apartment that benefits from a walk-out balcony off the living room. Austen Place is designed for independent retirement living but can provide a little extra help when needed.

Summary - Austen Place is a purpose built Retirement Living Plus development built by McCarthy & Stone, designed specifically for the over 70s, for those who wish to enjoy independent living but may need some extra care and support. There is an Estate Manager who leads the team and oversees the development. The apartment comprises of a fully fitted kitchen, fitted and tiled shower room, spacious bedroom and lounge. 24 hour emergency call system.

Communal facilities include a Club lounge where social events and activities take place, a function room, a wellbeing suite and landscaped gardens. There are fully equipped laundry rooms and a restaurant which is table service and serves freshly prepared meals daily. If your guests wish to stay, there is guest suite accommodation which can be booked (fees apply). There is a 24 hour emergency call system provided by a personal pendant and call points in your bedroom and bathroom as well as onsite management 24 hours a day.

One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge at Austen Place with additional services including care and support available at an extra charge. However, this can be from as little as 15 minutes per session which can be increased or decreased to suit your needs.

Austen Place is situated a stone's throw from a Sainsbury's supermarket and a short walk from the high street, which offers a wealth of local amenities to choose from.

Entrance Hall - Front door with spyhole and letter box leads to the entrance hall, the 24 hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is in place. Illuminated light switches and smoke detector. From the hallway there is a door to a walk in storage and airing cupboard. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and shower room.

Living Room And Balcony - A beautifully bright, spacious and very well presented living/dining room with feature fire surround and decorative electric fire. Two ceiling light points, raised power points. TV & telephone points. Glazed Patio door with window to side giving access to a delightful balcony. Partially glazed door leads onto a separate kitchen.

Kitchen - Fully fitted modern style kitchen with high gloss cupboard doors and co-ordinating work surfaces. Contemporary ceiling lights. Stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap. There is an integrated fridge/freezer and fitted electric oven. There is also a fitted electric ceramic hob with a stainless steel extractor hood over and splashback. Electrically operated window.

Bedroom - A spacious double bedroom with door to walk-in wardrobe. TV and phone point and ceiling lights, full length window allowing for maximum natural light.

Shower Room - Modern suite comprising close-coupled WC, vanity wash-hand basin with fitted furniture surround including storage below, illuminated mirror cabinet with integrated shaver point and down lights over, walk-in level access shower with thermostatically controlled shower and grab rails, fully tiled walls and wet room vinyl flooring, electric heated towel rail, emergency pull cord and ceiling spot light.

Service Charge (Breakdown) - • Cleaning of communal windows • Water rates for communal areas and apartments • Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas • 24 hour emergency call system • Upkeep of gardens and grounds • Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas • Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas • Buildings insurance One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge

The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estates Manager.

Service Charge: £9,765.44 per annum (for financial year ending 30/06/2027)

Lease Information - Lease Length: 999 years from Jan 2018 Ground Rent: £435 per annum Ground rent review date Jan 2033

Car Parking - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.

Furniture Is Available By Separate Negotiation. - Any items of furniture remaining in the apartment can be purchased by separate negotiation.

Additional Information & Services - • Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available • Mains water and electricity • Electric room heating • Mains drainage

** Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled to. ** Part Exchange ** We offer Part-Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home. ** Removal Service** Get a quote from our Partner Removal Service who can declutter and move you in to your new home. ** Solicitors** Get a quote from our panel solicitors who have dealt with a number of sales and purchases and therefore familiar with the McCarthy Stone set up.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUR WEBPAGE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
990 years left
Ground rent
£435 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£9,765.44 per year
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

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Location

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  • Alton Station0.4 mi
  • Bentley Station5.1 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in GU34 over the last 12 months: detached £670k · semi-detached £415k · terraced £340k · flat £200k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
11 Austen Place
Alton GU34 1FZ
Flat
Leasehold
4 Jun 2026£280,000
42 Austen Place
Alton GU34 1FZ
Flat
Leasehold
27 Feb 2026£260,000
20 Austen Place
Alton GU34 1FZ
Flat
Leasehold
4 Jul 2025£220,000
7 Austen Place
Alton GU34 1FZ
Flat
Leasehold
26 Jun 2025£193,000
51 Austen Place
Alton GU34 1FZ
Flat
Leasehold
20 Mar 2025£395,000
19 Austen Place
Alton GU34 1FZ
Flat
Leasehold
19 Jul 2024£385,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in GU34

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£990£19,800 deposit · £178,200 loan
Stamp Duty£1,460England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by McCarthy & Stone Resales, Bournemouth on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 18 Mar 2022; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 25/09/2024.

Agent disclaimer

Disclaimer - Property reference 31362249. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by McCarthy & Stone Resales, Bournemouth. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

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