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Wheel Lane, Westfield,

PROPERTY TYPE

Flat

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

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Key features

  • ONLY OVER 60s are eligible for the Home for Life from Homewise (incorporating a Lifetime Lease)
  • Property Dates from 1862
  • SAVINGS against the full price of this property typically range from 20% to 50% for a Lifetime Lease
  • First Floor Apartment
  • Actual price paid depends on individuals’ age and personal circumstances (and property criteria)
  • Two Bedrooms
  • Plan allows customers to purchase a % share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future
  • Newly Appointed Kitchen
  • CALL for a PERSONALISED QUOTE or use the CALCULATOR on the HOMEWISE website for an indicative saving
  • The full listed price of this property is £225,000

Description

OVER 60s can secure this property with a HOME FOR LIFE from HOMEWISE

Through the Home for Life Plan from Homewise, those AGED 60 OR OVER can purchase a Lifetime Lease and a share of the property value to safeguard for the future. The cost to purchase the Lifetime Lease is always less than the full market value.
OVER 60S customers typically save between from 20% To 50%*.

Home for Life Plan guide price for OVERS 60s: The Lifetime Lease price for this property is £150,750 based on an average saving of 33%.

Market Value Price: £225,000


The price you pay will vary according to your age, personal circumstances and requirements and will be adjusted to include any percentage of the property you wish to safeguard. The plan allows customers to purchase a share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future.


For an indication of what you could save, please use our CALCULATOR on the HOMEWISE website.
Please CALL for more information or a PERSONALISED QUOTE.
Please note: Homewise DO NOT own this property and it is not exclusively for sale for the over-60s.
It is being marketed by Homewise as an example of a property that is currently for sale which could be purchased using a Home For Life Lifetime Lease.
If you are not OVER 60 or would like to purchase the property at the full market value of £225,000, please contact the estate agent Rush, Witt & Wilson.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Set in a rural lane location surrounded by fields and vineyards, whilst being a short drive to the Market Town of Battle with a mainline station to London Charing Cross, is this stunning first floor apartment forming part of a period country house with stunning far reaching views over the neighbouring vineyards and countryside. Ideal for anyone looking for the ease of downsizing to a more manageable property, a superb second home or lock up and leave. The property dates from 1862 which was then part of the Bowes Lyon estate and later owned by the 15th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, brother of the Queen mother. Converted in 1983 this unique property offers the convenience of apartment living with the rural idyll of country life. The apartment has a light and airy feel throughout due to the high ceilings and traditional windows, making the most of being positioned with views over the vineyards. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, sitting/dining room with bay window, two bedrooms, a well appointed shower room and newly appointed kitchen. Outside there are mature well maintained communal gardens, residences parking and space for a private timber shed/workshop. Further benefits include a share of the freehold, use of a residents guest room and being available chain free.

The property is approached via a gated driveway leading into the communal grounds, communal entrance door leading through to:.

Communal Grand Stairwell - Stairs rising to the first floor, private entrance door leading through to:

Entrance Hallway - 2.31m x 2.34m (7'7 x 7'8) - Semi vaulted high ceilings, attractive period coving and architrave detailing, entry-phone system. radiator, wall lights, ample space for coats and boots, door leading through to:

Sitting Room - 2.87m x 4.78m (9'5 x 15'8) - Flooded with natural light by way of a triple aspect corner bay window with stunning far reaching views across the adjoining vineyards and surrounding countryside, impressive high ceilings with attractive coving and architrave detailing and three radiators.

Bedroom One - 4.75m x 3.10m into bay (15'7 x 10'2 into bay) - Windows to front aspect, feature original tiled fireplace with attractive surround and mantel, built-in shelving, impressive high ceiling, attractive skirting and architrave door frames, two high level glazed windows allowing light to travel through from the sitting room and radiator.

Bedroom Two - 2.64m x 2.34m (8'8 x 7'8) - Wooden glazed window to front aspect, radiator, impressive high ceiling, coved detailing, high level glazed windows allowing light to travel through from entrance hall.

Kitchen - 3.15m x 2.31m max (10'4 x 7'7 max) - Traditional wooden double glazed bay window with a beautiful outlook over the communal gardens and the surrounding vineyard, newly appointed with matching wall and base units with works surfaces over, stainless steel sink unit with side drainer and mixer tap, attractive tiled surround, integrated fridge/freezer, integrated washing machine and slimline dishwasher, oven and four ring electric hob and ceiling lighting.

Shower Room - 3.05m x 1.42m (10' x 4'8) - Low level wc with concealed cistern, vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and ample storage set below with further side storage, large shower cubicle with fixed rainfall shower head and handheld attachment, tiled walls, heated towel rail, extractor fan and ceiling lighting.

Outside -

Communal Gardens - There are stunning well maintained and established mature communal gardens to the front and rear with a pond, clothes drying area and space for a shed/workshop which is approximately measuring 8' x 12.

Parking - There are two non allocated parking spaces.

Agents Note - None of the services or appliances mentioned in these sale particulars have been tested.

It should also be noted that measurements quoted are given for guidance only and are approximate and should not be relied upon for any other purpose.

Service Charge of £3500 pa (to be verified) this does including all heating and hot water form the central boiler, buildings insurance and up keep of grounds



The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Suitable as a retirement home.
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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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Homewise is a family-run business and we have been helping people to find the right property for their needs for over 50 years. While our office is based in West Sussex, we help home-movers throughout England & Wales the country with our exclusive Home for Life Plan.

This plan incorporates the purchase of a Lifetime Lease which enables those aged 60 and over to secure their next property for less than the market value. By purchasing a Lifetime Lease, our customers benefit from paying a one-off amount to live in the property of their choice free from rent, mortgage, or interest repayments. This can be applied to any property that is on the market with any estate agent anywhere in England or Wales, subject to property criteria such as being of standard construction.

The amount paid is subject to age, personal circumstance, and property criteria, and typically ranges from 20% 50% less than the market value.

Plus, there is always the option to secure a future inheritance for loved ones too. The Home For Life Plan allows customers to purchase a % share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future.

For an indication of how you could benefit from a Home For Life Plan on your next home, try the calculator on our website and instantly see a new property price you could look up to and an estimate on how much you could save.

We pride ourselves on our first-class service and family values, and ensure every customer is treated just like that part of the family. Our aim is to help our customers find happiness, security, and financial peace of mind for their future. Discover how we could help you by visiting our website for further details or simply give us a call for a personalised quote.

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