ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL: All measurements are approximate)
Security communal front entrance, stairs and lift to all floors. Personal front door to:
ENTRANCE HALL - central heating radiator, ceiling light point, coats cupboard, further cupboard that also houses the wall-mounted gas fired central heating boiler
From the entrance hall, door to:
SITTING/DINING ROOM - 17'4" x 13'2" (5.28m x 4.01m) - UPVC double glazed door and adjacent side screens leading onto the SUN BALCONY overlooking the clifftop aspect with the panoramic 180 degree vista, from the Isle of Wight through to the Purbeck Hills. Further UPVC double glazed window to the side easterly aspect with views towards Hurst Castle and the Isle of Wight, central heating radiator, wall light points, central feature fireplace with a stone effect mantle, surround, hearth and inset electric fire, TV aerial point, serving hatch from the kitchen
From the entrance hall, door to:
KITCHEN - 15'2" x 8'10" (4.62m x 2.69m) - a modern, well appointed kitchen comprising one and half bowl mixer tap single drainer sink unit set in a beech effect worksurface with a comprehensive range of base cupboard and drawer units below and matching eye-level cupboard units over, integrated double oven, five ring gas hob with extractor over, integrated dishwasher, space for fridge and freezer, space and plumbing for washing machine, worksurface lighting, ceiling light point, central heating radiator, part-tiled walls, UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect
From the entrance hall, door to:
BEDROOM 1 - 11'10" x 11'10" (3.61m x 3.61m) - UPVC double glazed window to the front, seafront aspect, with panoramic views from the Isle of Wight and Needles to Christchurch Bay in the West, central heating radiator, wall light points, double built-in wardrobe
From the entrance hall, door to:
BEDROOM 2 - 13'4" x 9' (4.06m x 2.74m) - UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect, central heating radiator, wall light points, double fitted wardrobe
From the entrance hall, door to:
BEDROOM 3/OFFICE - 14'10" (4.52m) maximum measurement into the door recess shortening to 10'7" (3.23m) x 9'1" (2.77m) maximum measurement - UPVC double glazed window to the front, seafront clifftop, central heating radiator, wall light point. This room is currently used as a home office with a superb fitted range of base level cupboard and drawer units, eye-level cupboards, shelving, wardrobe/cupboard and two work stations
From the entrance hall, door to:
BATHROOM - 8'10" x 5'5" (2.69m x 1.65m) - comprising bath, shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin, shaver point, ceiling light point, part-tiled walls, tiled flooring, heated towel rail, obscure UPVC double glazed window
SEPARATE WC - comprising wc, wash hand basin, part-tiled walls, tiled flooring, central heating radiator, ceiling light point, obscure UPVC double glazed window
OUTSIDE
There are well kept communal grounds to the southerly aspect with a wide tarmacadam vehicle approach from Whitby Road that leads to the casual parking and garaging
GARAGE - situated under the building, light
CAR PORT - in front of the garage
TENURE: The Leaseholders of each individual apartment collectively own the Freehold of the site
MAINTENANCE: £675.00 payable per quarter, to include building insurance, exterior maintenance of grounds and buildings, cleaning and lighting in the communal indoor areas, upkeep of the lifts, water and sewerage charges, external window cleaning and sinking fund
AGENTS NOTE
Solent Pines is to undergo a schedule of well organised maintenance works incorporating removal of cavity wall insulation, wall tie replacement, waterproofing of the balconies and replacement lintels. These works will be carried out over three phases with the western elevation commencing first. The payment of these works will be covered by the owners of No.5 for the future benefit of the new residents.
EPC RATING: Current - tbc
COUNCIL TAX BAND:
DIRECTIONAL NOTE:
From the village green in the centre of Milford-on-Sea proceed in a westerly direction along the High Street, joining Park Lane towards Barton-on-Sea (B3058). After passing the Beach House Hotel on the left and reaching the cliff top, take the third turning on the right into Whitby Road with Solent Pines being the first block on the right where the entrances will be seen and are numbered
Milford on Sea is a thriving coastal village with a comprehensive range of restaurants, pubs and cafes plus a good range of gift and local shops including a greengrocers, butchers, fishmonger and two general stores, plus a medical centre and dental surgery, based around the village green. The Village Green is home to several events during the year, including an Arts & Music Festival, May Fair, Dog Show and Christmas Carol Service, with the Community Centre and the four village churches running busy programmes throughout the year.
Walks can be enjoyed along the Coastal Path towards Barton-on-Sea and Lymington, with stunning views towards the Isle of Wight and the Needles and westwards to Christchurch Bay, Hengistbury Head and the Purbeck Hills beyond or through sheltered woodland in the Milford-on-Sea Pleasure Grounds and Studland Common, both local Nature Reserves, or around Sturt Pond and along Hurst Shingle Bank to Hurst Castle which dates back to Tudor times.
The New Forest National Park is a short drive away, The New Forest became a national park in 2005 and was once a royal hunting ground for William the Conqueror. It covers an area of 566 square kilometres and is made up of vast tracts of unspoilt woodland, heathland and river valleys where deer, ponies and cattle continue to roam free in its ancient heaths and woodland. Clear rivers and shady groves provide tranquillity and a car-free haven for walking, cycling and horse riding.
The towns of Lymington and New Milton are both approximately 3 miles away, with the larger shopping centres of Bournemouth and Southampton approximately equi-distant, about 18 miles away. British Rail Stations at New Milton and Brockenhurst provide a fast service to London Waterloo, with Bournemouth and Southampton airports easily accessed for domestic and international flights
www.milfordonseanews.org and www.milfordonsea.org are two excellent websites providing a wealth of local information and news about the village
For Council Tax information, please contact 02380 285000 or visit www.voa.gov.uk
Stamp Duty charges and online calculator
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/382324/Stamp_Duty_15.pdf
