£289,000
1 bed flat for saleQueen Elizabeth Place, Orchard Lane, Alton GU34
1 bed
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: B
Retirement
Leasehold
About this property
Please contact mccarthy stone resales for more information
A fantastic one bedroom apartment
Direct garden access to patio
Retirment living development for the over 60S
House manager on site
Booths supermarket and doctors surgery located opposite development
Camera door entry system
Guest suite
Landscaped communal gardens
Part exchange available
A bright spacious one bedroom ground floor McCARTHY stone Retirement Living apartment, with door leading to patio and communal gardens, close to all local amenities
Summary
Queen Elizabeth Place comprises of 43 one and two bedroom spacious apartments, specially designed to make everyday life a little easier. Our retirement properties in Alton offer the perfect blend for retirees. You get your own beautiful and spacious apartment, but you also have access to an on-site communal lounge and shared gardens where you can make new friends. Plus, because we take care of all the gardening and maintain the outside of your property, you can spend more of your retirement doing the things you love.
You’ll also feel safe and secure at our retirement properties in Alton. The development will have a House Manager who will keep everything running smoothly during office hours, and the development will also feature a 24-hour emergency call system you can use at any time.
Hallway
Front entrance door with spy-hole, security intercom system that provides both a visual (via the home-owners TV) and verbal link to the main development entrance door. Emergency button, boiler cupboard with washer/ dryer, light and shelving.
Living/ Dining Room With Patio And Garden Access
A bright room which benefits from a patio door giving access to the patio and garden beyond which provides outside space and views over the communal gardens of the development. Power points, telephone and TV point.
Kitchen
There is an excellent range of light white fronted fitted wall and base units with laminate worktops incorporating a black composite inset sink unit. Integrated appliances include; a four-ringed ceramic hob with a stainless-steel chimney extractor hood over, integrated fridge and freezer and fan assisted single oven . Extensively tiled splash-backs, vinyl floor, ceiling spot light fitting, under cupboard lighting.
Bedroom
A well-proportioned and bright double bedroom. Triple-glazed picture windows and benefitting from a walk in wardrobe with hanging rails, lighting and shelving. Additional TV point.
Bathroom
Modern white suite comprising of a close-coupled WC, vanity wash-hand basin with cupboard unit below and worktop over with light up mirror and shaver point, walk-in level access shower with a thermostatically controlled shower on an adjustable slide. Fully tiled walls and wet room styled tiled flooring, electric heated towel rail, emergency pull cord and ceiling spot light. Hand rails throughout the bathroom.
Leasehold
Lease length: 999 years from January 2022
Ground rent £425 per annum
Ground rent review date: January 2037
Service Charge
Service Charge
• 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
Service charge: £3,634.93 per annum (for financial year end to 28/02/2026)
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 House Manager.
Additional Information & Services
• Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
** Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled to, to support you with service charges and living cost's.
** 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
Summary
Queen Elizabeth Place comprises of 43 one and two bedroom spacious apartments, specially designed to make everyday life a little easier. Our retirement properties in Alton offer the perfect blend for retirees. You get your own beautiful and spacious apartment, but you also have access to an on-site communal lounge and shared gardens where you can make new friends. Plus, because we take care of all the gardening and maintain the outside of your property, you can spend more of your retirement doing the things you love.
You’ll also feel safe and secure at our retirement properties in Alton. The development will have a House Manager who will keep everything running smoothly during office hours, and the development will also feature a 24-hour emergency call system you can use at any time.
Hallway
Front entrance door with spy-hole, security intercom system that provides both a visual (via the home-owners TV) and verbal link to the main development entrance door. Emergency button, boiler cupboard with washer/ dryer, light and shelving.
Living/ Dining Room With Patio And Garden Access
A bright room which benefits from a patio door giving access to the patio and garden beyond which provides outside space and views over the communal gardens of the development. Power points, telephone and TV point.
Kitchen
There is an excellent range of light white fronted fitted wall and base units with laminate worktops incorporating a black composite inset sink unit. Integrated appliances include; a four-ringed ceramic hob with a stainless-steel chimney extractor hood over, integrated fridge and freezer and fan assisted single oven . Extensively tiled splash-backs, vinyl floor, ceiling spot light fitting, under cupboard lighting.
Bedroom
A well-proportioned and bright double bedroom. Triple-glazed picture windows and benefitting from a walk in wardrobe with hanging rails, lighting and shelving. Additional TV point.
Bathroom
Modern white suite comprising of a close-coupled WC, vanity wash-hand basin with cupboard unit below and worktop over with light up mirror and shaver point, walk-in level access shower with a thermostatically controlled shower on an adjustable slide. Fully tiled walls and wet room styled tiled flooring, electric heated towel rail, emergency pull cord and ceiling spot light. Hand rails throughout the bathroom.
Leasehold
Lease length: 999 years from January 2022
Ground rent £425 per annum
Ground rent review date: January 2037
Service Charge
Service Charge
• 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
Service charge: £3,634.93 per annum (for financial year end to 28/02/2026)
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 House Manager.
Additional Information & Services
• Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
** Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled to, to support you with service charges and living cost's.
** 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
More information
Tenure
Leasehold (997 years)
Service charge
£3,729 per year
Council tax band
B
Ground rent
£425
Ground rent date of next review
Ground rent review period
Every 15 years
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