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Drake Close, South Shields

Key features

  • ONLY OVER 60s are eligible for the Home for Life from Homewise (incorporating a Lifetime Lease)
  • Council Tax Band B
  • SAVINGS against the full price of this property typically range from 20% to 50% for a Lifetime Lease
  • Exceptional Two Bedroom Semi Detached Bungalow
  • Actual price paid depends on individuals’ age and personal circumstances (and property criteria)
  • Cul-De-Sac Location
  • Plan allows customers to purchase a % share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future
  • Sought After Area of Sutton Park
  • CALL for a PERSONALISED QUOTE or use the CALCULATOR on the HOMEWISE website for an indicative saving
  • The full listed price of this property is £175,000

Description

OVER 60s can secure this property with a HOME FOR LIFE from HOMEWISE

Through the Home for Life Plan from Homewise, those AGED 60 OR OVER can purchase a Lifetime Lease and a share of the property value to safeguard for the future. The cost to purchase the Lifetime Lease is always less than the full market value.
OVER 60S customers typically save between from 20% To 50%*.

Home for Life Plan guide price for OVERS 60s: The Lifetime Lease price for this property is £117,250 based on an average saving of 33%.

Market Value Price: £175,000


The price you pay will vary according to your age, personal circumstances and requirements and will be adjusted to include any percentage of the property you wish to safeguard. The plan allows customers to purchase a share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future.


For an indication of what you could save, please use our CALCULATOR on the HOMEWISE website.
Please CALL for more information or a PERSONALISED QUOTE.
Please note: Homewise DO NOT own this property and it is not exclusively for sale for the over-60s.
It is being marketed by Homewise as an example of a property that is currently for sale which could be purchased using a Home For Life Lifetime Lease.
If you are not OVER 60 or would like to purchase the property at the full market value of £175,000, please contact the estate agent Andrew Craig.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Welcome to this exceptional two bedroom semi detached bungalow, offering modern, single level living. Nestled within the sought after Lytton Park, this property is tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac and enjoys a sunny aspect at the rear.
Upon entering, you'll find an entrance hall that leads to a contemporary, integrated kitchen. The spacious lounge/diner is perfect for relaxation and social gatherings. An internal hall grants access to a modern bathroom. To the rear of the bungalow, you'll discover two bedrooms, with the second bedroom conveniently opening up to the stunning Orangery. Bi-folding doors in the Orangery connect seamlessly to the rear gardens, creating an ideal indoor-outdoor living space.
Outside, the rear gardens offer a combination of lawns and wooden decking areas, perfect for outdoor enjoyment. The front of the property features a well maintained low maintenance garden and an onside drive, providing convenient off-road parking, and leading to a detached single garage.
This true bungalow is a hidden gem and is highly recommended for early viewing. It's a perfect opportunity to experience modern, single-level living at its finest.
HALLWAY
Composite door to hallway, door into lounge/diner and door into kitchen.
KITCHEN 2.87m (9'5) x 2.54m (8'4)
Contemporary fitted kitchen with wall and base units with contrasting work tops. Integrated oven and hob, integrated fridge/freezer, plumbing for washing machine. Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, double glazed window, double glazed composite door to the side, lino flooring.
LOUNGE/DINER 5.94m (19'6) x 2.9m (9'6)
Double glazed window, radiator, coving to ceiling. Fitted Plantation style shutter blinds.
INTERNAL HALLWAY
Access to bedroom one, bedrom two and bathroom.
BEDROOM ONE 3.56m (11'8) x 2.95m (9'8)
Double glazed window, radiator. Fitted Plantation style shutter blinds.
BEDROOM TWO 2.79m (9'2) x 2.44m (8')
Double glazed French doors into Orangery, laminate flooring, radiator.
ORANGERY 4.5m (14'9) x 2.64m (8'8)
Double glazed sky lantern, double glazed windows, ceiling spotlights. Laminate flooring, double glazed Bi-Folding doors leading to the rear garden.
BATHROOM
Panelled bath with shower over and folding shower screen. Low flush toilet, pedestal hand wash basin, double glazed window, part tiling to walls, lino flooring.
EXTERNALLY
Low maintainance garden to the front with chipstone, patio area and plant bedding area. Sunny aspect rear garden with lawn and wood decking area.
DRIVEWAY
Driveway to the side accessed via wrought iron gates providing off road parking for two cars.
DETACHED SINGLE GARAGE
Electric up and over door and access to the rear from the garage.
The Agent Of The North
Andrew Craig is The Agent of the North and as Chartered Surveyors we can help you with all your Residential and Commercial property needs. Sales, Conveyancing, Lettings, Property Management, Surveys and Valuations. Call now on
Material Information
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure and lease information, fixtures and fittings and, where the property has been recently constructed, extended or converted, that planning/building regulation consents are in place. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only, as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for purpose. We offer our clients an optional conveyancing service, through panel conveyancing firms, via Move With Us and we receive on average a referral fee of one hundred and ninety four pounds, only on completion of the sale. If you do use this service, the referral fee is included within the amount that you will be quoted by our suppliers. All quotes will also provide details of referral fees payable.

EPC Rating: D

COUNCIL TAX BAND: B
Tenure
We will provide as much information about tenure as we are able to and in the case of leasehold properties, we can in most cases provide a copy of the lease. They can be complex and buyers are advised to take legal advice upon the full terms of a lease. Where a lease is not readily available we will apply for a copy and this can take time.

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Suitable as a retirement home.
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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Drake Close, South Shields

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  • Chichester Metro Station0.5 miles
  • Tyne Dock Metro Station0.8 miles
  • South Shields Metro Station0.9 miles
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Homewise, Covering Tyne & Wear

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Homewise, Covering Tyne & Wear

Homewise is a family-run business and we have been helping people to find the right property for their needs for over 50 years. While our office is based in West Sussex, we help home-movers throughout England & Wales the country with our exclusive Home for Life Plan.

This plan incorporates the purchase of a Lifetime Lease which enables those aged 60 and over to secure their next property for less than the market value. By purchasing a Lifetime Lease, our customers benefit from paying a

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