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Portershill Drive, Shirley, B90

PROPERTY TYPE

Bungalow

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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Key features

  • Retirement Bungalow for over 60's
  • Lounge / Dining Room
  • Fitted Kitchen
  • Garden with Patio & Communal Gardens
  • 24/7 Warden and Emergency Care Line System
  • Residents Parking
  • Communal Lounge and Laundry Area
  • Double Bedroom and Fitted Wardrobes
  • Fully tiled and updated Shower Room
  • Close to Local Shops & Quiet Residential Area

Description

(AGENT REF DM01) Perfect retirement home and over 60 years of age development. Here is a one-bedroom semi-detached bungalow set in quiet cul-de-sac with refitted kitchen and bathroom, double glazing and electric heating. Warden controlled and emergency system, residents lounge and guest facilities. This bungalow is set back from the road behind lawned garden with paved pathway to the front door.

Internal
Bright entrance hallway with the benefit of an emergency intercom, electric heater and doors leading off. A generous double bedroom overlooking the rear garden, with build in wardrobe, airing cupboard and electric heater. Emergency pull cord over bed

The Lounge / Dining Room is spacious enough for sofas and dining table, with lovely bay window overlooking the front garden. Focal electric fire in surround and wall mounted electric heater. Two ceiling lights and emergency pull cord.
Door leading to a fitted kitchen with a range of base and wall units, laminate work tops and sink with drainer set under the window with pleasant garden views. Currently home to a freestanding electric cooker and extractor over. Space for under counter fridge and freezer and useful storage cupboard / pantry. Well-presented throughout.

The shower room circa 12 months old is fully tiled and has a double walk-in shower enclosure with electric shower. A modern vanity sinks and WC with enclosed cistern, non-slip floors, heated towel rail and a further emergency pull cord. Ceiling Extractor and obscure glazed window.


External
As you walk toward the rear of the property, there is an area to store waste bins and a patio with fencing to divide the adjoining bungalow. Beyond the patio is laid to lawn and continues po the communal area which is screened by mature trees behind. Many of the owners have fenced of their garden area fully and some have added a conservatory.

Location
Shirley is home to a host of leisure and retail facilities. For shopping, Sears Retail Park and Parkgate are packed with an array of popular major retail names, and Shirley high street has a good variety of independently run outlets. Just minutes away you can enjoy the convenience of gymnasiums along with a choice of large supermarkets like Waitrose, Asda, Sainsburys, Aldi and Tesco. Food lovers are spoilt for choice, within walking distance there is a diverse mix of cultural tastes to experience, from fine dining restaurants through to numerous cafés and bars. Commuters are particularly served well, with regular bus and train services and easy access to Junction 4 of the M42.



Summary
Portershill Drive, Shirley is fabulous warden-controlled development, with 32 bungalows,
4 maisonettes and meticulously maintained communal gardens and a friendly neighbourhood. Owners / residents benefit and families can rest safe in the knowledge there is an emergency Careline pull cord system with 24/7 resident warden and relief wardens.

The communal lounge onsite offers residents and opportunity to chat and joint together for coffee mornings, afternoon tea and other social activities.
Visitors, family and friends may book the twin guest accommodation with en-suite for a small fee and everyone has the use of the on-site laundry room with a washing machine and dryer.


Leasehold
The owners of the property have advised, Lease from 11/4/1984 to 29/9/2083, 99 years.
59 years remaining on the lease, a service charge of circa. 2,200 per annum and a ground rent of approx. £75 per annum. We strongly advise all interested parties to obtain verification through their own solicitor or legal representative as this is a guide.
OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO INCREASE THE LEASE ****

EPC - E.
Council Tax Band - C

Contact Denise today on to arrange a viewing.

Please remember, viewing is by appointment only.

Front garden and entrance hall

As you drive into this beautiful tree tiled close , the bungalow is situated at the bottom of the cul de sac. The lawns and communal gardens are well maintained. A path leads to the front door with a canopy porch and through the front door into the welcoming hallway, with doors leading off.

There is an Emergency Intercom system in place too.

Bedroom

A double bedroom with space for bedroom furniture and the convenience of a double fitted wardrobe. Beside the bed is an emergency pull cord. Electric heater and wall double glazed window with delightful garden views. Separate airing cupboard with hot water tank.

Shower Room

The fully tiled shower room was re-fitted circa 12 months ago. With a double walk in shower enclosure and electric shower over and fold down seat. WC with enclosed cistern and vanity sink unit with plenty of storage below. Non slip flooring, heated towel rail and obscure double glazed window. Emergency pull cord, extractor and ceiling light point

Lounge / Dining

A picturesque bay window overlooks the beautiful front lawns. An electric fire sits in a wooden surround as the focal point to the room.

Two electric wall mounted heaters, two ceiling lights, plenty of sockets and a emergency pull cord. This room is spacious enough for lounge and dining furniture with a wall mounted TV point. Door leading to the kitchen

Well presented

Kitchen

A good range of white base and wall units with laminate work surfaces, sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, and tiled splashback areas.

Lovely view through the double glazed window, over the front garden's and lots of light flooding through. Currently home to a freestanding electric cooker with extractor over, space for an undercounter fridge and freezer. Additional cupboard / storage

Gardens

You have a paved patio to rear, and space to store garden bills. Many residents have fenced off their garden area or added a conservatory. Beyond this is further communal lawn and screened by tree's and hedges

The current owner sits and admires the views sitting at the bistro table and relaxing.

COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: C
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Communal
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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