Lyefield Court, Emmer Green, Reading

A beautifully presented two bedroom retirement cottage with its own private south facing patio garden set in a prestigious complex for the over 55's. The property has been extensively renovated in the last ten years. The development is located approx. 500 metres from local shops, church, doctors surgery and post office. No chain
SITUATION
Caversham is situated just north of the River Thames, offering a wide range of shops, bars and restaurants. Reading Station servicing London (Paddington 25 minutes) is within half a mile of Caversham Bridge and has been further complemented with the arrival of Crossrail. Emmer Green & Caversham Heights border the South Oxfordshire countryside, with a choice of golf courses and the additional Mapledurham Gym & Rivermead Sports Complex on Caversham borders
ENTRANCE
Outside light and front door to
RECEPTION HALL
With staircase to first floor, understairs storage cupboard, electric heating control for underfloor heating

Please note; There is full underfloor heating throughout downstairs
DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM
Comprising panelled bath with independent shower unit and curtain rail, floating wash hand basin with drawer space below, W.C., fully tiled walls, heated towel rail
LIVING/DINING ROOM
Front aspect double glazed windows, thermostat for downstairs heating, through to

FULLY FITTED STUDY
Rear aspect with double glazed French doors to private patio garden, range of fitted cupboard space with integrated desk area, shelving and matching dresser style unit with display shelving and further cupboard space

FITTED KITCHEN
Superbly fitted comprising one and a half bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboards under, further extensive range of both floor standing and wall mounted eye level units, including pull out larder cupboard, with laminated work surfaces and surrounds, inset four ring induction hob with extractor hood above and integrated double oven and microwave, further integrated fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. Rear aspect double glazed window and double glazed door to patio garden

STAIRCASE FROM RECEPTION HALL WITH FITTED STANNAH STAIR LIFT LEADING TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING
With access to loft space above, front aspect double glazed window and separate thermostat for the upstairs electric heating

Please note; The loft is accessed by a robust timber folding ladder with hand rail. It is fully insulated, boarded and shelved and houses the twin electric Baxi boilers with water tank and immersion switch
BEDROOM ONE
With front aspect double glazed window, radiator, extensive range of floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes, with fitted trouser press

BEDROOM TWO
With rear aspect double glazed window, radiator and twin built in double wardrobe
BATHROOM (SHOWER ROOM)
Comprising tiled corner shower, floating wash hand basin with drawer space below, W.C., contrasting fully tiled walls, heated towel rail, rear double glazed Velux window
REAR GARDEN
At the rear of the property is a private patio garden with trellis fenced enclosures and flower and shrub rear border with garage beyond with rear pedestrian access from garden

GARAGE
With electrically operated up and over door, power and light and useful eaves storage space. The garage is accessed from service road to the rear
OUTSIDE
The front of the property is entered via block paved pathway to front door with flower beds in front

NOTE
Lyefield Court is an independent living site but is managed daily by resident managers with an on-site office, in addition there is a 24 hour emergency call centre link to each property
COMMUNAL GROUNDS
The communal areas and grounds are maintained in accordance with the Lease

FACILITIES
There is a residents' social room available for the residents of both Lyefield Court and The Conifers. There is also a useful laundry room located by the first row of garages, that includes two washing machines and two tumble dryers
AERIAL VIEW
Courtyard setting adjacent to Emmer Green Park

TENURE
Leasehold

Original lease - 150 years
Lease remaining - 107 years
Maintenance charge - £1,627 per quarter (£6,508 per annum)
Ground rent - One peppercorn

COUNCIL TAX
Band F
FREE MORTGAGE ADVICE
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