STANFORD ORCHARD, WARNHAM, RH12 3RF - OVER 55'S

Two-bedroom residence specifically DESIGNED FOR THE OVER 55's. Entrance hall, modern fitted kitchen with built-in appliances, and a dual aspect living room and downstairs cloakroom. Master bedroom and a luxury en suite shower room, second bedroom and main bathroom. The windows are double glazed and heating is provided by electric night storage heaters and convector heaters. To the rear there is a well-defined patio area which opens up to lovely communal gardens with a delightful wall surround.

Courtney Green are delighted to offer for sale this attractive, updated and well-presented two-bedroom residence specifically designed for the over 55's and situated in this pleasant West Sussex village, approximately three miles to the north of Horsham. The property features spacious room sizes throughout and the accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hall, modern fitted kitchen with built-in appliances, and a dual aspect living room and downstairs cloakroom. Upstairs there is the master bedroom with a comprehensive range of built in furniture and a luxury en suite shower room, a second bedroom and main bathroom. The windows are double glazed and heating is provided by electric night storage heaters and convector heaters. To the rear there is a well-defined patio area which opens up to lovely communal gardens with a delightful wall surround. This well looked after development has a residential Scheme Manager and viewings are strongly recommended with the vendor's sole agents, Courtney Green.

SITUATION:
Warnham village offers a selection of shops including a convenience store, well patronised butchers, church, seniors club, W.I., flower club, two popular public houses and on the outskirts, a main line station. Horsham town centre, with its comprehensive range of facilities including mainline railway station, shops, restaurants, public houses, sports centre and cinema, is approximately 3 miles distant. There is easy vehicular access to the A24 and A264, subsequently leading to the M23, Gatwick and the motorway network.

STANFORD ORCHARD RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
The Residents Association comprises a small committee of five volunteer residents with a Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer who meet every two months, and have an Annual General Meeting in April each year. The general purpose of this committee is to promote activities for the residents of Stanford Orchard and to interconnect with RLHA, the Head Leaseholder. Membership is not compulsory but historically most residents do join to take advantage of the many activities available. The committee arrange regular community activities (as listed below), which are generally well attended and greatly enjoyed. There is no obligation to attend but these activities do create a healthy community spirit and ensure that no resident need feel lonely.

STANFORD ORCHARD ACTIVITIES
- Monthly coffee mornings are held, on the lawn when the weather is suitable, and in the adjacent Village Hall during the winter months.
- Social evening gatherings with snacks provided are held in the Village Hall every two months.
- A special SORA Christmas Social Evening is held in the Village Hall each year.
- There is a residents Pool Club which meets in the evening at the Warnham Club every second Wednesday of the month.
- There is a residents Boule Club which meets at the Sussex Oak pub every second Wednesday of the month.
- Wine evenings are a regular feature.
- A new activity, greatly enjoyed, is an afternoon BBQ held in front of the flats main entrance.
- There is a SORA walking group offering short local walks, but also enabling participants to join the Horsham District Council Health and Leisure walks around the nearby countryside.
- An annual SORA Traditional Christmas Lunch is held at the Broadbridge Heath Bowling Club Restaurant with catering by the chef of ‘Passionate about Food’.
- St. Margaret’s Church Choir visit the estate for a Christmas Carol evening with mulled wine and mince pies provided.
- Many informal group activities arranged by residents, such as book clubs, ladies get-togethers, etc.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS OF LIVING IN WARNHAM
- There is a well-stocked convenience store, a hairdressers, and a first class butchers shop in the main street.
- There is a popular Gym on the main street which, amongst other activities, offers Pilates and exercise sessions for seniors.
- There is a reliable bus service (10 minutes journey) to Horsham every hour giving access to Sainsburys , Waitrose and the usual high street shopping. There is also a bus from Warnham to Dorking every hour during the day.
- The village is generally a quiet and safe environment, with a relatively low crime rate.
- St. Margaret’s Church is active and friendly and promotes many village activities for the Warnham community as a whole.
- The village is blessed with a myriad of walking paths in the lovely countryside surrounding Warnham. The air is fresh and unpolluted.
- There are two well patronised pubs in the village offering meals and drink.
- Apart from the lovely village green there is a cricket ground across the road from Stanford Orchard with games played most Saturdays during the season.
- The 100-year-old Warnham Club (formerly the Comrades Club), adjacent to Stanford Orchard, is available for membership at a very small cost offering fellowship, pub facilities and a number of table games.


TENURE
Leasehold - The incoming purchaser will be granted a new 99 years lease.
Maintenance Charge - £3,334.50 per annum (£277.87 per month) for the year 1st Dec 18 to 30th Nov19.
Ground Rent - £50.00 per annum.

1. Each property is equipped with an emergency call system which alerts any emergencies to the Warden whilst on duty or reverts to a call centre outside of hours.

2. We strongly advise any intending purchaser to verify the above with their legal representative prior to committing to a purchase. The above information has been supplied to us by our clients in good faith, but we have not had sight of any formal documentation relating to the above.

3. We are advised that prospective purchasers will be required to complete an approval process to confirm they are a qualifying purchaser which will include completion of a RLHA application form. The issue of a comprehensive Purchase Information Pack by RLHA and an interview with the Estate Manager on site. There is a one-off fee of £150 (plus v.a.t.) for the associated administration, which is non-refundable.