The Dovecotes, Beeston, NG9 1GG

UNEXPECTEDLY BACK ON THE MARKET. This semi-detached bungalow is situated in the ever popular Dovecotes development that lies within a stones throw of the many and varied amenities offered by Beeston Town centre. The property itself is very well maintained and boasts a re-fitted shower suite and a modern kitchen. The remaining accommodation includes two bedrooms and a living room that opens onto a small garden. Central heating is provided by a recently installed gas boiler with a hot water cylinder and there are double glazed windows and patio doors. There is a small area of garden and a single garage is located in a block to the front of the development. The property will be sold as seen and the asking price includes furniture, carpets, curtains, fixtures and fittings.
The Dovecotes is a small development open to owners over the age of 55 and the current Energy rating is C - 75
Hallway 5.69m (18'8) max x .99m (3'3)
A PVC double glazed entrance door opens into a long hallway with a fitted carpet and radiator and coving to the ceiling. There is access to loft storage space and two additional cupboards, one used for storage and one containing a Vaillant pre-condensing boiler with an independent hot water cylinder.
Lounge 2.92m (9'7) x 4.22m (13'10)
This is a bright room with an aspect over a garden to the rear. There is a central wall hung pebble effect electric fire with a wooden surround. In addition the room has a double radiator and fitted carpet. There is a television and telephone telephone connexion socket and coving to the ceiling together with sliding double glazed patio doors.
Kitchen 2.69m (8'10) x 1.91m (6'3)
An opening from the lounge leads to the kitchen which has been very nicely fitted with a range of matching cream fronted units at base level with acrylic working surfaces above and matching wall cupboards. There is a composite 1 1/2 bowl sink unit with a mixer tap and an inset 4 ring ceramic hob with a Neff electric oven below and a glass and stainless steel extractor canopy above. Behind the hob is a glass back plate. There is vinyl tile effect flooring and a single radiator. The room is completed by coving to the ceiling and inset ceiling spotlights. A double glazed window looks over gardens to the side.
Bedroom 1 3.81m (12'6) x 2.82m (9'3)
This is a nicely proportioned double bedroom with a double glazed oriel style window to the front aspect. The room has a radiator and fitted carpet and coving to the ceiling as well as a range of free standing wardrobes with drawers and mirror fronted central doors.
Bedroom 2 2.69m (8'10) x 2.24m (7'4)
Bedroom 2 is a single room currently used as an office and having a front aspect double glazed window, a radiator, fitted carpet and coving to the ceiling. Included within the sale will be a chest of drawers and a book case.
Shower Room 1.8m (5'11) x 1.98m (6'6)
Having been completely refitted this now features an oversized enclosed shower cubicle with an Aqualisa shower with preset controls. There is acrylic board panelling to the walls surrounding the shower as well as a large glass panel. A set of cupboards includes a fitted porcelain wash hand basin with mixer tap and pop-up waste and a low level flush WC with a concealed cistern. There is an acrylic ledge and a large rectangular wall mirror. In addition the room has vinyl flooring, inset ceiling spotlights and coving, an extractor fan and a shaver socket.
EPC Efficiency
The current Energy rating is C - 75 with a potential rating of A - 92
Council Tax Band is A
Local Authority: Broxtowe Borough Council
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Garden
At the front of the bungalow, a small garden has well stocked borders to either side of the path. A further area of garden at the side, which is open to the communal pathways, is laid with lawn, has a flower bed and a small paved patio area.
Garage
The garage is located at the front of the development and is a single garage with an up and over door. There is light and power, which is independently metered and the garage has a work bench.
Service charge
The current service charge is £114.30 per quarter. This is increasing to £125.75 per quarter from 1st January 2023. Specific roles of the Management Company are as follows:
1. To provide and maintain an alarm system, in good working order, in each property.
2. To provide (Via Rushcliffe Borough Council and BT) a 24 hour alarm call response.
3. To provide and maintain lighting in all communal walkways, including entrance.
4. To maintain up to date insurance to cover public and product damage arising in communal areas.
5. To maintain and repair as necessary all communal pathways and corridors.
6. To maintain the entrance area, and to treat annually for the removal of weeds.
7. To maintain and decorate every 3 to 5 years the original exterior doors and windows of all properties, including soffits and fascia boards, garage doors and railings, in keeping with the approved colour scheme of the residents, and in accordance with the terms of the deeds.
8. Maintenance and repair of perimeter fencing (not including privacy fences) Residents to remove any obstruction from fence to enable annual maintenance work to be carried out. Where fence is not accessible, maintenance work will not be carried out and resident will become responsible for any future repair work.
9. To provide basic maintenance of communal garden areas under contract agreed with gardener.
10. To ensure regular hygienic cleaning of all communal waste bins.
11. Provide salt/grit for use by residents during winter months, when required.
12. To calculate, invoice and collect quarterly service charge.
13. To produce annual accounts for submission to Companies House.
14 To fulfil all legal requirements of Companies House, to file annual return and to maintain up to date company records.