2 bedroom retirement property for sale

Tenure: Leasehold

Situated in this well cared for development, a first floor retirement apartment offering good size, well planned accommodation. There are excellent shopping facilities close at hand and buses pass the door giving easy access to the High Street, station and surrounding towns. The property has been decorated to a good standard throughout and an early inspection is highly recommended. The property is for those aged 55 years and over only.

** RECESSED PORCH
** ENTRANCE HALL
** FIRST FLOOR LANDING
** LOUNGE 13’10 x 11’3
** KITCHEN 13’10 x 7’5
** BEDROOM ONE 11’8 x 9’10
** BEDROOM TWO 8’9 x 8’4
** BATHROOM/WC COMBINED
** FITTED CARPETS TO REMAIN
** ELECTRIC HEATING
** CARE CALL SYSTEM
** ADEQUATE PARKING
** STABLE STYLE FRONT DOOR
** WELL CARED FOR GROUNDS

The accommodation comprises:

From the car parking area there is a footpath through the grounds and this leads to the:

RECESSED PORCH:
Outside light point. There is a door opening to a good size storage cupboard which is shared with the ground floor apartment below. A stable door then opens to the ground floor entrance hall. Stairs then rise to the:

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Artex and corniced ceiling, telephone point, entry ‘phone system and care-call point. There is a built-in cupboard housing the lagged hot water tank with twin immersion heaters fitted, one of which is on Economy 7. Time controls are adjacent. There is a built-in storage cupboard extending over the stairs, fitted carpets to remain.

LOUNGE: 13’10 x 11’3
There is a window overlooking the grounds, artex and corniced ceiling, two storage radiators, ample power points, T.V. socket and care-call point. Doors lead off to both the landing and kitchen as noted below. Fitted carpet to remain.

KITCHEN: 13’10 x 7’5
Extensive roll top work surfaces, single drainer inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap fitted. Range of cupboards and drawer units beneath, space for domestic appliances and fridge/freezer. A plumbed in washing machine is to be included at the offering price. There is a selection of appliances including a microwave, toaster, grill and radio which are to be included at the offering price, these items are not tested and no warranty is offered. Tiled splashback to the work surfaces, wall mounted fan heater, artex and corniced ceiling with strip light fitting. Window overlooking the grounds, cooker panel and ample power points.

BEDROOM ONE : 11’ x 9’10
Window overlooking the grounds, storage radiator, artex and corniced ceiling, power points and care-call point. Fitted carpet to remain.

BEDROOM TWO: 8’9 x 8’4
Attractive projecting bay window overlooking the grounds, artex and corniced ceiling and power points. Fitted carpet to remain.

BATHROOM/WC COMBINED:
Champagne coloured suite comprising: panelled bath, there is a thermostatic shower mixer above the bath, pedestal wash basin and close coupled low level w.c. Fully tiled walls, wall mounted fan heater, artex ceiling and care call point.

EXTERIOR:
The grounds of the property are maintained by the Management Company. There is a communal residents’ lounge where various activities are organised by the residents and the Manager. There are good parking facilities provided for both residents and visitors, although no spaces are allocated. Each flat has its own water meter.

Council Tax Band C.

LEASE:
The original lease was for a period of 99 years with a ground rent of £80 per annum payable half yearly in March and September. The service charge for 2012 is £95 p.c.m and this includes £10 contributed per month to the sinking fund for extra ordinary expenditure and there will be a service charge review on 1 January 2013. This monthly charge covers such things as Buildings Insurance, external maintenance, decorating, window cleaning, communal lighting and the resident Manager’s costs.