Property description
This lovely 2 bedroom first floor retirement flat for the over 55's is ideal for those seeking peace & quiet, tucked away behind electric gates, yet within a 6-7 minute walk of the doctor's surgery & shops. This well maintained & bright and airy flat also has the advantage of a stunning re-fitted kitchen/breakfast room with granite work surfaces. EPC Rating C.
Communal Entrance Hall
This is first entered via a security entry phone system and has an easy rising carpeted staircase to the first floor where there is a personal front door to:
Entrance Hall
Being of a good size with most rooms located off it. There is a coved and artex ceiling, 2 ceiling light points, moulded skirting boards, Dimplex storage heater, re-fitted security entry-phone, emergency pull cord system, built in storage/cloaks cupboard and built in airing cupboard with a re-fitted lagged hot water cylinder with normal & off peak immersion heaters and shelving.
Lounge - 16' 2'' x 11' 8'' (4.93m x 3.56m)
Timber double glazed window overlooking communal gardens to the front. There is an ornate 'egg & dart' corniced ceiling with central light point, re-fitted Dimplex storage heater, moulded skirting boards, telephone point, TV point, and emergency pull cord system, wide archway through to:
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 11' 4'' x 8' 8'' (3.45m x 2.64m) Max.
Superbly re-fitted by Das Kitchen Studio in Egham and comprises a range of eye & base level units with soft-closing doors & drawers with brushed steel handles and with concealed lighting and lovely granite work surfaces over with integrated drainer and inset stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit with tall mixer tap and glass splash-backs. There is a built in stainless steel Neff electric oven, inset 4-ring 'touch sensitive' halogen hob with stainless steel Neff extractor hood above. There is an integrated washing machine and upright fridge/freezer, tiled floor, timber double glazed window with granite cill overlooking communal gardens to the front, emergency pull cord system, brushed steel power points & light switches. There is enough room for a small breakfast table.
Bedroom One - 13' 5'' Max. x 10' 7'' (4.09m x 3.23m)
Timber double glazed window to the rear, coved ceiling with light point, moulded skirting boards, Re-fitted Dimplex heater, full width fitted wardrobes providing excellent hanging and shelving space, emergency pull cord, TV point.
Bedroom Two - 12' 5'' x 7' 4'' (3.78m x 2.24m) Max.
Timber double glazed window to the rear, coved ceiling, emergency pull cord, full width built in wardrobes, moulded skirting boards, new Dimplex heater.
Bathroom - 6' 9'' x 6' 7'' (2.06m x 2.01m)
This colour suite comprises a panelled bath with mixer tap and shower, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c. tiled walls, re-fitted extractor fan, Dimplex heater, heated towel rail, emergency pull cord, ceiling light point, vanity light incorporating an electric shaver point.
Communal Garden
There are good sized communal gardens which are laid to lawn, with various well stocked shrubbery beds and trees. There are pathways meandering through the grounds and various street lamp style lights, seating areas and a clothes drying area.
Parking
The property is approached via electrically operated gates, with block-paved driveway and resident's/visitors parking bays.
Lease
We understand the 125 year lease was created in June 1990. Ground rent is charged at £50 p.a. (paid quarterly).
Service Charge
Approx. £2,415.80 per annum for 2016-2017 (vendor's solicitor to confirm) which can be paid monthly or quarterly. This includes all the external property maintenance, cleaning, lighting, heating and decorating of the internal common areas, buildings insurance plus maintenance of the grounds and gardens. There is an emergency pull cord system and smoke/fire detectors, which are centrally monitored. There is an outside clothes drying area and central Paladin bins for refuse. Council Tax Band E - £2,002.07 for the 2016-2017 year (£1,501.55 with 25% discount for single occupancy).
Property Features :
- Gated Development
- For the over 55´s
- Security Entryphone system
- Entrance Hall
- Living Room