West Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, BH4

A two/three-bedroom ground floor apartment overlooking landscaped gardens located on a purpose-built retirement development for the over 55s. Management services are provided by Cognatum Estates, a not-for-profit organisation and one of the UK's leading companies in retirement housing.

Quirky Sandbourne Court, with its distinctive turret, is in mature wooded grounds in the desirable conservation area of Alum Chine. The light and airy south-facing apartments have balconies and roof terraces, lifts and secure underground parking. The sea front and tropical gardens are only a short walk away from the estate, as are the shops and amenities of Westbourne Village. Bournemouth is only a few minutes further along, and with its miles of sandy beaches, mild climate and some of the driest and warmest weather in England has always been regarded as an ideal place to retire. It offers a number of shops, restaurants, beautiful parks, sports clubs, museums, theatres and a concert hall with an internationally-renowned orchestra, and its station and international airport are nearby. The beautiful New Forest National Park lies only a few miles to the east, Poole is a short drive away and trips to both Salisbury and Southampton take less than one hour.

Cognatum Estates maintains, repairs and insures all the buildings, arranges the window cleaning and refuse collection and tends to the gardens and grounds thereby freeing owners and residents from these responsibilities. There is a personal alarm system in each property and resident estate managers are on hand to provide support and help when needed, making this an ideal 'Lock Up & Leave' property. A guest suite provides comfortable accommodation for family and friends and a minibus is available to take residents on regular shopping and other trips. The cost of providing these services is shared equally between all properties.

There are no restrictions on owning a property except that one resident must be over 55 years of age. 150 year lease (from 2002). No ground rent. Please Note: Upon resale of the property, Cognatum Estates management company charge £500 plus VAT for the leasehold pack, payable by the vendor. For viewings please contact the Estate Manager 01202 761582 / 07384 112 160