Property description
Burwell is situated in pleasant countryside approximately 11 miles north east of the university city of Cambridge and some 41/2 miles from the horse racing town of Newmarket. The village contains an interesting variety of properties ranging from period cottages to modern family houses. There is an excellent range of facilities including a primary school, bank, various shops catering for everyday requirements, a church, public houses together with a regular bus service. Burwell is particularly well located with good access to the A14 dual carriageway which interconnects with many of the regions traffic routes, principally the M11 motorway to London and the A11 to the east. There is a regular train service from Newmarket to Cambridge into London's Liverpool Street in King's Cross Station.
Ash Grove is a development of high quality retirement apartments, bungalows and cottage style properties situated in a convenient position within this much sought after village. This particular apartment is situated on the 1st floor and enjoys a most attractive outlook. The apartment has been much improved in recent years haveing been completely redecorated and re carpeted and offers accommodation comprising of an entrance hall, sitting/dining room, updated fitted kitchen with a built in oven and hob, large double bedroom with built in wardrobes and a refitted bathroom with a shower over the bath.
Ash Grove is "manager controlled" with a 24hr emergency call line response system in place for times when the manager is off duty. Ash Grove also provides a number of communal facilities including a residential lounge, quiet room and laundry facilities. There is an active social club and we understand that hairdressers and a masseuse visit at regular intervals. There are also guest suites available to hire should you have an occasional overnight member of the family or guest.
Hall Airing cupboard, entry phone system
Sitting/Dining Room 4.95m (16'3") x 3.12m (10'3") Double glazed window to the rear, electric storage heater, feature fireplace, TV point, opening to:
Kitchen 2.39m (7'10") x 2.34m (7'8") Fitted with a matching range of base and eye level units with worktop space over, stainless steel sink unit with single drainer and mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, fitted electric oven, four ring electric ceramic hob with extractor hood over.
Double Bedroom 4.53m (14'10") max x 2.84m (9'4") Double glazed window to rear aspect, electric storage heater, TV point, built in wardrobe.
Refitted Bathroom Fitted with three piece comprising of a panelled bath with independent electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, low-level WC, tiled surround, heated towel rail, extractor fan, shaver point and light.
OUTSIDE There are communal gardens and parking area with visitors parking.
TENURE The property is leasehold and is held on a 99 year
lease from 1988. There is an annual maintenance charge of £1636.00 which covers building insurance, communal maintenance and lighting, gardening etc. There is a ground rent charge of £168.38 per annum.
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is a condition of the lease that residents must be over the age of 55 years.
Council Tax Band: B, East Cambs Council. £1,227.61
Viewing: Strictly by prior arrangement with Pocock & Shaw. PBS/N6120