Description
Situated in this peaceful corner of Henley, a semi-detached retirement bungalow which has been refurbished by the current owners.
30 Bowling Court - Situated in this peaceful corner of Henley, Bowling Court is a charming retirement development of bungalows centred around a pond, in delightful landscaped gardens.
Number 30 is a semi-detached bungalow which has been refurbished by the current owners. There is a smart fitted kitchen with built-in ovens, polished worksurfaces and fridge and freezer. The sitting room has a built-in display cabinet with space for TV and cupboards for storage. The bedroom has built-in wardrobes and doors opening to the sitting room.
The owners have also refitted the bathroom which is now a stylish wet room with large shower enclosure.
Outside - Bowling Court is accessed off the Fair Mile via a long drive which leads to the parking area where there is room for residents and visitors. A meandering path leads to the gardens and paved paths lead to the houses. The gardens are well-maintained with a full-time gardener and handy man and feature manicured lawns and perennial planting with roses and shrubs.
Services - All mains connected. EPC Rating C. South Oxfordshire District Council, Tax Band D.
Service charge: £331 per month (reviewed annually). This charge covers the Resident Manager and a gardener/handyman, a 24-hour Emergency Call System, upkeep and maintenance externally of all buildings (including window cleaning), gardens and all communal areas and insurance of these buildings and areas.
A representative of the Association will meet with the purchaser before they move into their new home to ensure that the services provided by the Association matches their requirements.
Leasehold - Churchill Estate Management will grant a new 99 year lease on completion.
Bowling Court - The Details - Retirement housing comprising 30 flats and bungalows built in 1984. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties. Management staff and Careline alarm service. Lounge, Laundry, En-suite guest room available for overnight relatives. Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 0.5 miles, GP 0.5 miles. Regular social activities include: bingo, scrabble, art group, and canasta, organised by residents. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
There is a central fishpond, around which there is a Tai Chi class for residents each week. The whole space is a peaceful escape whilst being just a level walk from the town.