Bishop's Stortford

Tastefully decorated 1st floor 1 bedroom flat in an attractive RETIREMENT DEVELOPMENT overlooking parkland.
The accommodation has Economy 7 heating & snewly installed UPVC double glazing. It comprises; entrance hall, fully tiled bathroom, bedroom, living room, fitted kitchen which is complete with cooker & fridge.

Castle View is a well regarded warden-assisted development for the over 60's with excellent communal facilities comprising; entrance hall with seating area and Warden's Office, laundry room with free use of the equipment, lifts to all floors. On the 1st floor there is a resident's Conservatory & lounge. Outside, there are well tended gardens to the rear & one side with seating areas. To the front there is a parking area for residents & visitors.
The development is conveniently located close to the town centre & less than half a mile from the mainline railway station. EPC Band B. Council tax band C.

Main Entrance Door To: -

Outer Lobby - Wall mounted entryphone system. Secure door leads to:

Reception Area - Stairs and lifts to all floors. House Manager's office.

Private Accommodation - Front door to:

Entrance Hall - Doors to living room and bathroom.

Living Room - 4.67 max x 2.62 (15'3" max x 8'7") - TV and telephone points. Newly installed wall mounted electric fire. Cupboard housing hot and cold water tanks. UPVC double glazed multi-paned window overlooking the gardens. Wall mounted entry phone/alarm system which is connected to the house manager (when on duty) and the monitored call centre.

Fitted Kitchen - 2.62 x 1.40 (8'7" x 4'7") - Refitted with a range of modern beech fronted units.
Stainless steel single drainer sink unit with cupboards below. Adjacent wood effect work surfaces with cupboards below. Creda electric cooker. Liebherr fridge. Eye level wall cupboard and shelving. UPVC double glazed multi-paned window overlooking the gardens. Alarm cord.

Bedroom - 4.394 x 2.650 (14'4" x 8'8") - Well lit by newly installed UPVC triple glazed multi-paned windows on two aspects. Wall mounted electric heater. TV point.

Shower Room - 1.952 x 1.991 approx (6'4" x 6'6" approx) - Refitted with a modern white suite and fully tiled walls.
Pedestal wash basin with mixer tap. Low level WC. Extractor fan. Newly installed shower and cubicle. Dimplex electric wall mounted heater. Wall mounted mirror fronted medicine cabinet. Alarm cord which is connected to a monitored call centre.

Communal Facilities -

Gardens - To the front of the building there is a patio area with seating, flower bed and antique style coach lights. Car parking with provision for residents and visitors. To one side of the development there is a small spinney and to the rear a lawned area with flower borders. To the other side, there is another area of enclosed garden with well stocked flower beds and seating areas.

Residents Lounge - Also located on the first floor.
This room can can seat up to 28 people and is used for various social functions and meetings.

Conservatory - The conservatory is located on the first floor and has French doors leading to the gardens

Laundry Room - Two Dimplex storage heaters. Enamel butler sink. Hair-washing basin. Washing machines and tumble dryers.
These facilities are available free of charge to the residents.

Guest Suite - This is available for friends or relatives to stay overnight at a cost of £15 per night. This is bookable via the house manager and has a double bed, en-shower room and a small kitchen area.

Lease Details - The lease is for 125 Years and commenced in 1988.

The current service/support charge from 1/4/2024 is £283.96 per month. This includes buildings insurance, light, heating and maintenance of the communal areas and gardens.

Ground rent is £8.33 per month

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Disclaimer - For clarification, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out survey, not tested the services, appliances or specific fittings and any mention of such items does not imply that they are in working order. Room sizes are approximate and should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. Photographs are for illustration only and may depict items which are not for sale or included in the sale of the property. Any stated plot size is intended merely as a guide and has not been officially measured or verified. We have not checked the legal documents to verify the freehold/leasehold status of the property and purchaser is advised to obtain clarification from their solicitor or surveyor. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS 2003. Intending purchaser will be asked to produce identification documents and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there be no delay in agreeing the sale.