Property description
THIS 2 BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT IN EDWARDIAN VILLA IS SITUATED NEXT TO A LOCAL PARK AND JUST A SHORT WALK FROM CHRISTCHURCH TOWN CENTRE
SHARE OF FREEHOLD * FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT * CHARACTER EDWARDIAN VILLA ORIGINALLY CONVERTED JUST OVER 10 YEARS AGO * SASH WINDOW DOUBLE GLAZING * GAS CH * NEW CARPETS * ENTRYPHONE * COMM ENT HALL & STAIRS * ENT HALL * LOUNGE * KITCHEN * 2 BEDROOMS * BATHROOM * ALLOCATED CAR PARKING * COMMUNAL GARDENS * BIN AREA
Directional Note: From the main roundabout in Christchurch take the Barrack Rd exit and proceed for a short way, passing a local park on the left-hand side, and take the 1st turning on the left into Magdalen Lane. Shortwood House will be found on the right-hand side.
A spacious 2 bedroom first floor apartment situated in a character Edwardian Villa converted just over 10 years ago just a short walk from the High Street, Christchurch Railway Station and close to a local park.
Originally built in 1905, Shortwood House has an interesting history. In 1940 it was briefly the HQ for Field Marshall Montgomery and his troops, 'Monty's Diehards'. In earlier years the Edwardian Villa was also the residency of Frank Brook's studio - a brilliant artist who painted the last portrait of King George V before his death.
The property has the benefit of gas central heating, double glazing, new carpets, entryphone system, allocated car parking and communal garden. An internal viewing is strongly recommended.
Christchurch Town Centre with its 11th Century Priory, Town Quay and pedestrianised shopping centre is situated close by.
The accommodation in detail comprises with approximate room sizes:-
To the right-hand side communal entrance door with outside lighting and entryphone leads to:
COMMUNAL HALLWAY & STAIRS TO:
FIRST FLOOR
COMMUNAL LANDING: Entrance door to:
APARTMENT 4
ENTRANCE HALL: Approx 15' (4.57m) wide. Entryphone. Radiator. Wall mounted 'Drayton' thermostat. Ceiling smoke alarm. Useful cloaks cupboard with shelving and network port.
OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/DINER: 16'10\" x 13'5\" (5.13m x 4.09m). Double glazed windows to left-hand side and rear. Radiator. Cable TV point. Network port.
KITCHEN: 11'8\" x 7'5\". (3.56m x 2.26m.)
Range of fitted base and eye-level units with worktop space over. Half tiled walls. Tile effect floor. Integrated 'Stoves' stainless steel fan-assisted oven/grill. 4-ring burner gas hob with extractor canopy over. Space and plumbing for slimline dishwasher and washing machine. Stainless steel one and a half bowl sink with single drainer and mixer tap. 2 double glazed windows to left-hand side. Radiator. 4 ceiling spotlights. Integrated fridge/freezer.
BEDROOM ONE: 13'6\" x 10' (4.11m x 3.05m). Double glazed window to right-hand side. Radiator. Built-in double wardrobe with shelving and double hanging rails.
BEDROOM TWO: 10' x 8'5\" (3.05m x 2.57m). Double glazed window to rear. Radiator. Boiler/storage cupboard with shelving housing 'Glow Worm' gas combination boiler. Network port.
BATHROOM: Modern fitted white suite comprising panelled bath with twin hand grips. Fitted shower with folding screen. Vanitry basin with mixer tap/pop-up waste and base level cupboard under. Close coupled w.c. Shaver point. Ceiling extractor fan. Illuminated mirror. Glass shelving. Ladder style radiator. Ceramic tiled floor. Fully tiled walls.
OUTSIDE
External lighting on timer.
The front garden is enclosed by mature hedging with shrub and flower borders and is laid with loose gravel for easy maintenance with OFF ROAD PARKING FOR 1 CAR. To the right-hand side is a paved pathway, shrub and flower borders.
The communal south-facing rear garden is laid to lawn with shrub and flower borders. Detached SHED. Bin/storage area.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: C
STAMP DUTY. Under the new SDLT calculations announced by the Chancellor in the Autumn Statement, at the asking price of £212,500 we calculate tax of £1,750.00 would be payable on completion. Whilst this information has been given in good faith and checked we recommend a prospective purchaser does their own calculation before making an offer.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.
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