Property description
A 1st floor apartment situated in this HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE gated development, with beautifully landscaped communal gardens. The property would be ideal for those who crave peace and quiet, as it is exclusively for those who are at least 55 or over and there is allocated and visitors' parking. This particular property has a South facing aspect from the kitchen and lounge, helping to make it bright and airy and has a re-fitted shower room. The property is situated within a few hundred yards of the Health Centre, Village Green and main Village shops. Energy 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
There is a coved and artex ceiling, 2 ceiling light points, moulded skirting boards, Dimplex storage heater, security entry-phone, emergency pull cord system, built in storage cupboards and built in airing cupboard with a lagged hot water cylinder with normal & off peak immersion heaters and shelving.
Lounge - 15' 7'' x 13' 6'' (4.75m x 4.11m) Max.
Wide timber double glazed window overlooking communal gardens to the side/rear. There is an ornate 'egg & dart' corniced ceiling with central light point, two double and one single wall light point, two Dimplex storage heaters, moulded skirting boards, telephone point, TV point, and emergency pull cord system, archway through to:
Kitchen - 9' 10'' x 6' 2'' (3m x 1.88m)
Good range of medium gloss fronted eye & base level units with white work surfaces over with inset acrylic one and a half bowl sink unit with chrome mixer tap. There is a built in AEG electric oven, inset 4-ring halogen hob with extractor hood above. There is space & plumbing for a washing machine, integrated upright fridge/freezer, timber double glazed window overlooking communal gardens to the side/rear, emergency pull cord system, part tiled walls, coved ceiling, ceiling light point, heater.
Bedroom One - 13' 6'' x 8' 11'' (4.11m x 2.72m) Max.
Timber double glazed window to the rear, coved ceiling with light point, moulded skirting boards, Dimplex heater, fitted double wardrobes, emergency pull cord, TV point, telephone point.
Bedroom Two - 10' x 6' 10'' (3.05m x 2.08m) Max.
Timber double glazed window with secondary glazed unit to the rear, coved ceiling, ceiling light point, emergency pull cord, fitted wardrobes, moulded skirting boards, Dimplex heater.
Shower Room - 6' 11'' x 6' 2'' (2.11m x 1.88m)
This suite comprises a large shower enclosure has tiled walls and a glass screen and folding door, with a drying area to the side. There is a pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c. tiled walls with colour glass dado tiling, extractor fan, emergency pull cord, ceiling light point, heated towel rail, vanity light incorporating an electric shaver point.
Communal Gardens
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. £2,398.50 per annum for 2012-2013 (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 - £1,774.41 for the 2012-2013 year (£1,330.81 with 25% discount for single occupancy).
Property Features :
- Grade II Listed
- 1st Floor Retirement Flat
- Re-Fitted Shower Room
- Two Bedrooms
- Communal Gardens
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