Garnier Drive Bishopstoke, Eastleigh £255,000

This South-East facing first-floor apartment has lift access and is offered with Anchor’s flexible Assisted Living package (the minimum requirement is one hour of cleaning per week). Situated close to all the central facilities, such as the restaurant, shop and library, The Mount Wellness Centre with its pool and gym can also be easily reached from the main building via a glass corridor.

A wide entrance hallway with storage cupboard leads to the bright living/dining room, offering views across the front approach to the Village. Glazed doors in the lounge open to a stylish white kitchen, with space in the living room for a small dining table. The kitchen is fitted with wall/base units, a washer/dryer, under-counter fridge with freezer compartment and a combination microwave/oven. The South-East facing double bedroom has a built-in wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom with a fully tiled walk-in shower. The apartment is well-insulated, with energy-efficient underfloor heating and modern double-glazed windows. It is neutrally decorated, with quality carpets and floorcoverings fitted throughout.

Anchor Assisted Living offers a lifestyle alternative for independently minded older people by providing the privacy of their own self-contained apartment, whilst having a wide range of hotel type services as well as being able to call upon our on-site professional care and support team. The Assisted Living Apartments consist of a sitting room and kitchenette, plus a bedroom with ensuite bathroom. They are located close to the central facilities and personal care services and provide the perfect solution for those who seek care services whilst maintaining a real feeling of independence. These apartments come with a range of services included as part of a package, which includes laundry, utility bills, cleaning and one meal a day. Retirement Living provides an alternative option to the full package and consists of just one hour’s cleaning per week. The apartments also come with Anchorcall installed - our in-house 24-hour manned residents’ support service.

Bishopstoke Park retirement village offers stunning apartments in beautiful surroundings, first class facilities, and a vibrant community. The best of luxury living is combined with an independent lifestyle designed around you, creating a unique experience.

Taking pride of place is the painstakingly restored 19th-century Mount building, providing a unique focal point for village life. A state-of-the-art wellness centre and spa offers a 15-metre swimming pool, Whirlpool bath, steam room, sauna, plus a fully equipped gymnasium offering a range of fitness classes. Nestled alongside the Mount are Cotton's Café/deli and Antler’s bar and restaurant - both vibrant spaces where you can relax and be proud to entertain.

All residents pay a contribution to the running costs of facilities, support services and maintenance of the building and grounds which is known as the 'service charge'. The lease provides that each year you must pay ground rent which for the first 25 years will be £500 a year. The deferred sinking fund contribution of 4% goes towards a fund which we build up over time to meet the cost of major repairs and refurbishment works which are not covered by the monthly service charge. The contribution is payable on resale.

We believe in promoting independence with dignity, whilst at the same time striving to maintain and improve your quality of life. We understand that life changes as you get older. There comes a time when some extra assistance may be required to help complete those day-to-day tasks which were once dealt with more easily. The village offers a comprehensive range of housekeeping and personal care services including at various hourly rates through our registered homecare service and housekeeping team. This is managed through separate contracts with individual residents.


Key Facts

Lease: 125 years from 1st Jan 2015 (approx. 116 years remaining)

Service Charge: £646.97 pcm (£145.30 pw), to be reviewed annually and updated from 1st April each year

Ground Rent: £500 per year, to be reviewed every 25 years (next review is due in 2040)

Council Tax band: B

Sinking Fund: 4% on sale

Age Criteria: Sole occupiers or at least one partner in a couple must be 65 or over

Full Assisted Living package cost: £1005.80pcm for one person or £1512.63pcm for two persons

Retirement Living package cost: £22.00 per week (minimum requirement of one hour's cleaning per week)