2 bedroom flat for sale

A modern, purpose built ground floor apartment forming part of a small and highly regarded development of only six apartments, age restricted to over 55's, in a prime central Tankerton position close to shops, bus route and the seafront. Offered for sale with the benefit of a share of the freehold. The property has been much improved during the current owners occupancy including the installation of a smart modern kitchen and bathroom. The accommodation is well proportioned and thoughtfully planned with a generous sitting room with an archway leading to the open plan kitchen/dining room. There are two bedrooms and a bathroom. The apartment also enjoys it's own private courtyard to the rear. Visitor parking. No onward chain.

Location:
Tankerton Road is a desirable location being conveniently situated for access to the centres of both Whitstable and Tankerton, local school, Tankerton Slopes and seafront, local shops, services and bus routes. Chestfield and Whitstable mainline railway stations offer frequent services to London (Victoria approximately lhr 20 minutes away). Whitstable is less than 1 mile distant and provides a good range of shopping facilities as well as fashionable restaurants and recreational amenities. The A299 provides a dual carriage way link to the M2/ A2 giving access to the Channel ports and motorway network.

Entrance Hall:
Entered via a timber panelled door. Built-in storage cupboard. Telephone entry system. Radiator. Doors to:-

Sitting Room: 15' 3 x 14' 5 (4.65m x 4.39m)
Double glazed double doors opening to communal front garden. Double glazed high level window to side. Radiators. Squared opening to:-

Kitchen/Dining Area: 17' 3 x 9' 8 (5.26m x 2.95m) at maximum points.
Dining Area: UPVC and double glazed window to rear. UPVC and double glazed door opening to rear garden. Radiator. Kitchen Area: Range of base cupboards and drawer units incorporating integrated electric oven and recesses for fridge and freezer. Recess and plumbing for automatic washing machine. Roll top work surfaces inset with 11/2 stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap above and tiled splashbacks behind. Four ring electric hob. Co-ordinating wall cupboards with integrated filter hood above hob. Wall mounted 'Ocean' gas fired boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating. Extractor fan.

Bedroom 1: 10' 2 x 9' 8 (3.10m x 2.95m)
Double glazed window to front. Radiator.

Bedroom 2: 13' 2 x 7' 0 (4.01m x 2.13m) at maximum points.
Double glazed window to front. Radiator.

Bathroom: 8' 9 x 6' 8 (2.67m x 2.03m) at maximum points.
Panelled bath with mixer tap fitted with hand held shower attachment. Low level W.C. Wash basin set into vanity unit. Tiled walls. Extractor fan. Obscured double glazed window to rear. Wall mounted ladder rack heated towel rail.

Rear Courtyard: 18' 0 x 8' 0 (5.49m x 2.44m)
plus depth of side return measuring 24' x 4'0 (7.32m x 1.22m). The courtyard is paved for ease of maintenance and is enclosed by timber panelled fencing. A paved pathway leads to private gate giving access to the communal front garden.

Communal Front Garden:
Predominately laid to lawn with an area of patio enclosed by low wrought iron fencing.

Lease Details:
We understand the lease was created in March 1996 for a term of 99 years. We understand that the property is to be offered for sale with the benefit of a share of the freehold. (Subject to confirmation by vendor's solicitor).

Ground Rent/ Service Charge:
We understand that the ground rent is £100 per annum and the owner of the property is under obligation to contribute a 16.67% share of the maintenance and insurance, general management expenses. (Subject to confirmation by vendor's solicitor).

Council Tax:
We are advised by the Valuation Office (www.voa.gov.uk) that the property is currently within Council Tax Band D. The amount payable under tax band D for the year 2011/2012 is £1,433.06.