Waterfield Meadows, North Walsham

A modern end terrace bungalow, pleasantly located within a private development for the over 60's. The accommodation is arranged to provide one double bedroom (with built in wardrobe), a double aspect lounge, re-fitted kitchen, bathroom, entrance hall and a conservatory

Other features include wood grain effect uPvc sealed unit double glazed windows, electric heating, kitchen appliances and easy access storage cupboards.

Each resident has a personal alarm system, which has a 24hr emergency link to a central desk. The residents have the use of the well maintained landscaped gardens, there is a well equipped residents' lounge and laundry facilities are also provided on site. 

Location North Walsham is a thriving North Norfolk market town offering a range of shopping facilities including a large Sainsbury's store, Waitrose, Lidl, all levels of schools including sixth form college, doctors' surgeries, restaurants and leisure facilities including the Victory swimming and fitness centre. The town also has a railway station providing regular services on the Norwich to Sheringham line. The sandy beaches of the North East Norfolk coast are about six miles from the town, the Norfolk Broads are about twelve miles to the south and the city of Norwich is approximately 17 miles distant. 

Accommodation Storm porch with uPvc sealed unit double glazed wood grain effect front entrance door leading to: 

Entrance Hall
With Built-in airing cupboard, electric radiator, hatch to loft space, panel effect doors to lounge, bedroom and bathroom.

Lounge
13' 2" x 11' 8" (4.01m x 3.56m) A double aspect room with uPvc double glazed window to side and matching patio doors to the conservatory, wall mounted electric radiator, door to kitchen.

Kitchen
7' 1" x 8' 1" (2.16m x 2.46m) Comprehensively fitted with a modern range of shaker style base and wall mounted units comprising cupboards and drawers, roll edge work surface with inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and mixer tap, electric cooker with hood above, fridge/freezer, uPvc double glazed window to front, tiled splash backs.

Conservatory
8' 9" x 7' 9" (2.67m x 2.36m) Having uPvc double glazed windows on a brick base under a polycarbonate roof with French doors to the garden area.

Bedroom
13' 2" x 8' 3" (4.01m x 2.51m) Built-in double wardrobe cupboard with hanging space and shelving, wall mounted electric radiator, uPvc double glazed window.

Bathroom
6' 9" x 5' 3" (2.06m x 1.6m) Having tiled walls, fitted with a three piece suite comprising of a seated easy access bath with shower over, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and cupboard under, close coupled WC, opaque uPvc double glazed window, light and shaver point, extractor fan, wall mounted 'Dimplex' electric heater, towel radiator. 

Outside The property has use of the surrounding communal gardens.

There is an outside storage cupboard accessed from the storm porch. 

Features of Waterfield Meadows Residents' Lounge:
A spacious lounge is provided for the residents' use as and when they like. The lounge is heated, carpeted and furnished with kitchenette and WC facilities.

Laundry:
The residents' lounge and laundry are accessed via an electronic fob, which is provided to all residents.

Personal Alarm System:
Each resident has a personal alarm system, which is linked to a 24hr emergency link to a central desk.

Day to Day Maintenance:
The day to day running of Waterfield Meadows is handled by a managing agent. The Waterfield Meadows residents collectively own the freehold of the site with each property owning a one 35th share of the freehold company, which is known as Nextfan Ltd.

Qualification:
Purchasers at Waterfield Meadows must be of at least 60 years of age. If a couple are buying together, then one must be over 60, and the other over 55. Nextfan reserve the right to interview prospective purchasers.

The Service Charge:
To cover the cost of the management service, residents pay a Service Charge which is assessed annually. This includes:

- Buildings Insurance (but not contents)
- Gardening and Maintenance of Landscaped areas
- Provision for Re-decoration (external and communal areas)
- Window Cleaning
- Service Contracts (maintenance of personal alarms, laundry equipment)
- Sinking Fund for long term repairs and replacements (examples of which include the replacement windows and the recently installed cavity wall insulation)
- Payment of general water rates on the former manager's flat, residents lounge and laundry.

After the end of each accounting year the amount of total expenditure for the last year is certified. In this way residents will know what has been spent and any adjustments are made in the following accounting year.

Each resident contributes a proportion of the Service Charge monthly and we understand the cost for this property is approximately £117.92 per calendar month for the period 01/04/24 to 31/03/25. 

Leasehold Information Term - 99 years from 1st August 1988. 

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