Elgar Lodge, Howsell Road, Malvern, WR14

A Spacious Two Bedroomed First Floor Apartment For The Over 60's Conveniently Positioned Close To The Lift And Overlooking The Communal Garden And Malvern Link Commons In A Purpose Built Complex. Close To The Amenities Of Malvern Link And Malvern Link Railway Station. Energy Rating 'B'.

Location & Description
Elgar Lodge is a purpose built complex for those over 60 years of age. It is well situated and conveniently located close to the bustling shopping centre of Malvern Link which offers an extensive range of amenities including independent shops, Post Office, Co-op and Lidl supermarkets, Doctor and Dental surgeries and church. More extensive facilities can be found in the retail park in Townsend Way offering a number of high street names including Marks & Spencer, Boots and Next as well as the Victorian spa town of Great Malvern which has a Waitrose supermarket, the famous theatre and cinema complex.

The general area offers plenty of leisure activities including the Worcestershire Golf Club in Malvern Wells, Malvern Spa, Malvern Splash swimming pool, community and interest groups as well as the area being crisscrossed with footpaths and common land including the
inspirational Malvern Hills.

Transport communications are excellent with a mainline railway station in Malvern Link just a short walk away giving connections to Worcester, Birmingham, London Paddington, Hereford and South Wales. Junction 7 of the M5 motorway at Worcester is about eight miles away and there is a local bus service along the Worcester Road.
Apartment 17 is a beautifully appointed retirement apartment in a purpose built complex, positioned conveniently opposite the lift making for easy access. The accommodation is light and airy and overlooks the well manicured communal gardens and offers a view over Malvern Link common. The accommodation benefits from double glazing, electric wall mounted panel heaters, emergency pullcord system and telephone system for the communal front door. There is a laundry room located on the third floor of Elgar Lodge.

The accommodation in more detail comprises:

Main communal door with security intercom system opening to the communal lounge, corridors to stairs and lift to all floors.

The private front door to apartment 17 is positioned on the first floor, opposite the lift and opens to

Entrance Hall
Wall mounted emergency alarm control system, carpet, two storage cupboards, two ceiling light points, doors to bedrooms and bathroom and door to

Sitting Room 5.71m (18ft 5in) x 3.25m (10ft 6in)
Carpet, two double glazed windows, one overlooking the beautifully maintained communal gardens and views to Malvern Link common. Double glazed obscured window. Ceiling light fitting, electric fire and surround, electric panel heater and glazed door to

Kitchen 2.40m (7ft 9in) x 2.40m (7ft 9in)
Range of base and eye level units with worktop over, built in appliances such as FRIDGE FREEZER, WASHING MACHINE, electric HOB, OVEN and extractor fan. Vinyl flooring, partially tiled walls, stainless sink with drainer and mixer tap. Electric fan heater.

Bedroom 6.04m (19ft 6in) x 2.82m (9ft 1in)
Carpet, double glazed window overlooking the garden and the common. Pendant light fitting, electric panel heater. This room is also used as a dining room.

Bedroom 4.85m (15ft 8in) x 2.84m (9ft 2in) max
Carpet, double glazed window overlooking the common and garden, electric panel heater, built in wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors.

Bathroom
Vinyl flooring, low level WC and vanity wash hand basin with cupboard below, chrome heated towel rail, partially tiled walls, tiled shower cubicle with mains powered shower over, mirror and electric light.

Storage Cupboards
Housing electricity meter and fuse box.

Communal Grounds
The beautifully maintained and landscaped communal gardens lie mainly to the south facing aspect of Elgar Lodge. Pathways meander throughout to a circular paved seating area where the pleasantries of this fantastic setting can be enjoyed. Within the garden there is an attractive Pergola which sits on the edge of a paved square with a central box hedged rose garden. There are further lawned areas with seating points and well stocked beds offering a variety of flowers and shrubs displaying glorious colour throughout the year. From Howsell Road vehicular access is gained to the private car parking area allowing non allocated parking for residents.

Agents Note
Elgar Lodge facilities and benefits include laundry room, furnished owner's lounge with kitchen, furnished guest suite, car park, landscaped gardens, Lodge Manager, 24 hour care and support system, lift to all floors, fire detection equipment, alarm system, entry telephone system.

The vendors have advised us that the water heater requires attention.

Services
We have been advised that mains services are connected to the property. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to imply that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending occupiers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.

Tenure
We are advised (subject to legal verification) that the property is Leasehold. The property is held on a 125 year lease from 2011. The ground rent is ?654pa and the annual service charge is ?4815.96.

General
Intending purchasers will be required to produce identification documentation and proof of funding in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017. More information can be made available upon request.

John Goodwin FRICS has made every effort to ensure that measurements and particulars are accurate however prospective purchasers/tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the information provided. No information with regard to planning use, structural integrity, tenure, availability/operation, business rates, services or appliances has been formally verified and therefore prospective purchasers/tenants are requested to seek validation of all such matters prior to submitting a formal or informal intention to purchase/lease the property or enter into any contract.

Viewing
By appointment to be made through the Agent's Malvern Office, Tel: 01684 892809

Council Tax
COUNCIL TAX BAND 'C'
This information may have been obtained from the local council website only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.

EPC
The EPC rating for this property is B (81).

Directions

From the agent's office in Great Malvern proceed north along the A449 towards Worcester and through the traffic lights at Link Top. Continue down the hill and through a further set of traffic lights and with the common on your right hand side. After passing Malvern Hospital and railway station on your left, turn left into Howsell Road and the entrance into Elgar Lodge will be seen immediately on the left hand side