Commonwealth Drive, Choda House Commonwealth Drive, RH10

NO CHAIN

NOTE: This property will be legally prepared enabling any interested buyer to secure the property immediately once their bid/offer has been accepted. Ultimately a transparent process which provides speed, security and certainty for all parties.

Homes Partnership is delighted to offer for sale this two-double bedroom, second-floor retirement flat for over-55s only, located in the residential neighbourhood of Three Bridges, approximately equidistant between Crawley and Three Bridges train stations. The property has a security entry phone system, pull cords in every room providing 24-hour access to Careline, a communal lounge, a communal guest suite, and a house manager. The accommodation itself comprises an entrance hall, a spacious lounge/diner opening to the kitchen with a built-in oven and hob. Bedroom one has a built-in wardrobe, there is a second double bedroom, a shower room, and a separate WC. Outside, there is the bonus of residents’ parking. Conveniently placed for a 24-hour Fastway bus service connecting the area to Manor Royal, Gatwick Airport and beyond, this is in a great position, with Crawley town centre being just over half a mile away. We would urge a viewing to see if this would suit your needs, or that of a loved one.

Pattinson Auction are working in Partnership with the marketing agent on this online auction sale and are referred to below as 'The Auctioneer'.

This auction lot is being sold either under conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer in partnership with the marketing agent.
The property is available to be viewed strictly by appointment only via the Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Bids can be made via the Marketing Agents or via The Auctioneers website.

Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between both any marketing agent and The Auctioneer in order that all matters can be dealt with effectively.

The property is being sold via a transparent online auction.

In order to submit a bid upon any property being marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders/buyers will be required to adhere to a verification of identity process in accordance with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere.

Our verification process is in place to ensure that AML procedure are carried out in accordance with the law.

The advertised price is commonly referred to as a ‘Starting Bid’ or ‘Guide Price’ and is accompanied by a ‘Reserve Price’. The ‘Reserve Price’ is confidential to the seller and the auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the ‘Guide Price’ / ‘Starting Bid’.

These prices are subject to change.

An auction can be closed at any time with the auctioneer permitting for the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction.

A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers’ obligations and sellers’ commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price of the property. The deposit will be a contribution to the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum of £7,200 inc VAT) is also required to be paid upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price and consideration should be made by the purchaser in relation to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with overall purchase costs.

Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may believe necessary or beneficial to the customer to pass their details to third party service suppliers, from which a referral fee may be obtained. There is no requirement or indeed obligation to use these recommended suppliers or services.

Communal entrance

Security entryphone intercom. Door to communal entrance hall. Lift and stairs to second floor. Personal front door opens to:

Entrance hall

Security Entryphone receiver. Two storage cupboards. Heater. Hatch to loft space. Doors to both bedrooms, shower room, separate WC, and:

Lounge/diner

4.8m x 3.86m

Maximum measurements. Two heaters. Window. Opening to:

Kitchen

2.97m x 1.78m

Fitted with wall and base level units with work surface over, incorporating a one-and-a-half bowl, single drainer, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Built-in oven and hob with extractor hood over. Space for fridge/freezer and washing machine.

Bedroom one

4.32m x 2.87m

Built-in wardrobes. Heater. Window.

Bedroom two

3.58m x 2.31m

Heater. Window.

Shower room

Fitted with a shower cubicle, a wash hand basin, and a low-level WC with a concealed cistern. Heater. Extractor fan.

Separate WC

Fitted with a low-level WC and a wash-hand basin. Heater. Extractor fan.

Material information

Lease Length: 980 years remaining (expires 24.06.3005) | Service Charge: £3868.71 for the period from April 2025 for 12 months | Service Charge Review Period: Review every 12 months | NOTE: There will be a charge of £2448.59 for roof works that will need to be paid for by the buyer | Broadband information: For specific information please go to | Mobile Coverage: For specific information please go to | Known Rights and easements: There are several, please ask the agent | NOTE: There are several restrictive covenants, so please call agent for more information.

Travelling time to train stations

Three Bridges By car 5 mins On foot 16 mins - 0.8 miles | Crawley By car 3 mins On foot 13 mins | Ifield By car 10 mins - 3.0 miles | Gatwick By car 11 mins - 4.0 miles | (Source: Google maps)

Auction information PT1

Pattinson Auction are working in Partnership with the marketing agent on this online auction sale and are referred to below as 'The Auctioneer'.
This auction lot is being sold either under conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer in partnership with the marketing agent.
The property is available to be viewed strictly by appointment only via the Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Bids can be made via the Marketing Agents or via The Auctioneers website.
Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between both any marketing agent and The Auctioneer in order that all matters can be dealt with effectively.
The property is being sold via a transparent online auction.

Auction information PT2

In order to submit a bid upon any property being marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders/buyers will be required to adhere to a verification of identity process in accordance with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere.

Our verification process is in place to ensure that AML procedure are carried out in accordance with the law.

The advertised price is commonly referred to as a ‘Starting Bid’ or ‘Guide Price’ and is accompanied by a ‘Reserve Price’. The ‘Reserve Price’ is confidential to the seller and the auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the ‘Guide Price’ / ‘Starting Bid’.

Auction information PT3

These prices are subject to change.

An auction can be closed at any time with the auctioneer permitting for the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction.

A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers’ obligations and sellers’ commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auction information PT4

An auction can be closed at any time with the auctioneer permitting for the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction.

A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers’ obligations and sellers’ commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auction information PT5

Auctioneers Additional Comments
In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price of the property. The deposit will be a contribution to the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum of £7,200 inc VAT) is also required to be paid upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price and consideration should be made by the purchaser in relation to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with overall purchase costs.

Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may believe necessary or beneficial to the customer to pass their details to third party service suppliers, from which a referral fee may be obtained. There is no requirement or indeed obligation to use these recommended suppliers or services

Parking - Allocated parking

There is residents parking.