Sheringham

Location Sheringham is a delightful small town in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the north Norfolk coast, nestling between the sea and Pretty Corner woods. The town is popular for both holiday and retirement and the centre has an excellent range of independent shops and supermarkets whilst other amenities include bus and rail services to the bustling city of Norwich and the nearby towns of Holt and Cromer. There is a modern health centre, dentist, theatre and library together with Splash Leisure Centre and a magnificent 18 hole cliff-top golf course.

Education is well catered for with state schools for all ages in the town and a choice of independent schools within a few miles. There are also some excellent coastal and woodland walks in the vicinity. Sheringham beach enjoys a blue flag status and has a wide promenade running the length of the town. Sheringham also hosts several events throughout the year including the Viking Festival, Crab & Lobster Festivals, Coast Air Festival, Carnival and 1940's Weekend.
 

Description This well presented apartment is situated on the ground floor of this purpose built McCarthy & Stone building which provides sheltered accommodation and caters to the over 55's. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, lounge/diner with direct access onto the gardens and arch into the fitted kitchen, double bedroom with built in wardrobe and a shower room. The residents benefit from the use of the communal lounge where functions take place from time to time, laundry room, communal gardens, residents parking, 24 hr emergency careline for peace of mind and a house manager. Other benefits include uPVC double glazing and night storage heating. The property enjoys an Easterly aspect and an early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate all that it has to offer.

The accommodation comprises:-
 

Communal Rception Hall  

Reception Hall Built in cupboard with light housing the water tank, lagged hot water cylinder, electric meter with room for storage, coved and textured ceiling, electric heater, security door system.  

Lounge/Dining Room 17' 5" x 10' 6" (5.31m x 3.2m) (Rear Aspect) Plus square bay window with side windows and door leading directly into the communal gardens and car parking area. Adam style fireplace with decorative surround, composite marble inset & hearth, wall lights, night storage heater, tv aerial point, emergency pull cord, arch to:
 

Kitchen 7' 5" x 5' 5" (2.26m x 1.65m) Fitted with a range of base units with working surfaces over, matching wall units, stainless steel 1.5 bowl sink with drainer, space for fridge/freezer, electric oven and hob with extractor over, tiled splash back, front aspect window, part tiled walls,cooker point, vynil flooring, artex and coving to ceiling.
 

Bedroom 13' 10" x 8' 10" (4.22m x 2.69m) (Rear Aspect) Plus built in double wardrobe with sliding mirror doors, hanging rail and shelf, emergency pull cord, night storage heater.
 

Shower Room 6' 10" x 5' 4" (2.08m x 1.63m) Fitted with a shower cubicle with pull down seat and screening, low level WC and vanity hand basin with cupboard under, mirror and light, shaver point, heated towel rail, Dimplex fan heater, extractor fan and tiled walls.
 

Outside There are beautifully maintained gardens with neat lawns and attractive shrubs and trees surrounding the development for the use and enjoyment of all the residents. To the rear of the building is a parking area for the residents accessed via an archway onto George Street. This property is fortunate being at the end of a terrace of apartments with no one needing to pass the property. 

Services Mains water, electricity and drainage are available.  

Local Authority North Norfolk District Council, Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9EN
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Tax Band: A
 

EPC Rating The Energy Rating for this property is C. A Full Energy Performance Certificate is available on request.  

Tenure The property is leasehold with 125 year lease from 12th August 1988 so there are 89 years remaining. The current annual ground rent is £502 per annum paid 6 monthly and the annual service charge for 2024/25 is £3,487.02 also paid 6 monthly. The service charge includes maintenance of the communal areas, buildings insurance and water rates.  

Leasehold Properties Long residential leases often contain clauses which regulate the activities within individual properties for the benefit of all owners. Such regulated activities often (but not always) include keeping pets, subletting and running a business from home. If you have any specific questions about the lease of this property please ask a member of staff.  

Agents Note We are notified by the vendor that some furniture may be available by separate negotiation.  

We Are Here To Help If your interest in this property is dependent on anything about the property or its surroundings which are not referred to in these sales particulars, please contact us before viewing and we will do our best to answer any questions you may have.  

Directions What3Words: squish.stretcher.promotion. From the roundabout on the A149 proceed down Station Road passing the North Norfolk Railway and Watsons office on your left, turn first right into Melbourne Road and at the next junction right and then immediately left into Barford Road. Take the first turning on your left into Gorge Street and the property will be found on your right after the entrance to the private parking for Shannock Court.