Clipper Close, Eastleigh

Stanford Estate Agents are delighted to welcome you to South Lodge. This rare and unique one bedroom cottage was originally the gate house to The Mount Estate, used by the head gardener and built in 1840. Set within the sought after Bishopstoke Park Retirement Village for over 65’s and offering full access to all facilities.

Accommodation on offer inside the cottage is a large, welcoming entrance hall with two storage cupboards, a four piece wet room comprising of a walk in shower enclosure, panel enclosed bath, wash hand basin and low level WC. The spacious, light and airy main double bedroom is fitted with wardrobes. The lounge/dining room has a wide bay window overlooking the sensory garden and vegetable gardens and is accessed to the front and open to the kitchen. The modern and stylish kitchen has a range of wall and base level units with built in appliances.

Externally, there are communal gardens around the property, a private electrical charging port for a mobility scooter and an off road parking space.

Within the main complex and The Mount Wellness & Spa, Bishopstoke Park Retirement Village offers a fantastic array of facilities.

Facilities:

The Mount Wellness & Spa:
Fully equipped gymnasium, exercise studio, 15 metre indoor swimming pool, spa bath, steam room, sauna, luxurious changing rooms, tea and coffee point, activities room including organised wellness classes, On site physiotherapy, podiatry, hair and beauty salon may be booked at extra cost.

Main Complex:
Reception area with seating for both residents and visitors, Cottons Cafe, Antler’s Bar and restaurant, library, billiard room, events area, outside BBQ area, croquet lawn, vast woodland walks including picnic area overlooking the river and large communal gardens with seating.

Onsite Care:
Home care services, laundry service, cleaning services, Orchard Gardens (Care Home on site).

Leasehold Information:
Lease: 125 years
Lease Remaining: 118
Maintenance Charge £646.97 pcm
Ground Rent Charge £500 per annum – 1st April
Sinking Fund on sale of property at 4%
Utilities Payment (cold water, electricity, underfloor heating) paid direct to Anchor monthly.
24 hr Emergency Response Service (Anchor Call)
External Window Cleaning
Maintenance & Repair Contracts
Building Insurance
Village Transport including outings
Monthly Social Calendar
WiFi in main complex only
Broadband etc is purchased by resident
Concessionary TV Licence at a reduced fee

Local Information:
Old Bishopstoke is small village and civil parish in the borough of Eastleigh. It is wonderfully positioned on the Itchen navigation between Winchester and Southampton. Bishopstoke and Fair Oak offer an array of sought after amenities such as post offices, dentists, doctors and bus routes. Eastleigh town centre is a short distance away providing further amenities as well as other travel essentials in the form of a mainline train station and Southampton airport. Stoke Park woods is a favourable spot for families and dog walkers alike and consists of 512 acres of woodland walks that are enjoyed by those near and far.