Flora Gardens, Penrose Road, Helston

Flora Gardens is a well regarded development situated in a tucked away location within easy reach of the town. Within this is a small purpose built collection of flats which enjoy a sunny outlook and allocated off road parking.

The flat is subject to a section 106 local needs restriction which prospective purchasers will need to fulfill. Please see Agents Note Two below for full details.

This ground floor flat has a pleasant open plan living space with a well appointed contemporary fitted kitchen and French doors. These open out onto a patio area which is well positioned to take advantage of afternoon and evening sunshine. With a deceptively spacious double bedroom and a fitted shower room, the flat would seem to be well suited to first time buyers and local purchasers

The accommodation, in brief, comprises an open plan kitchen/lounge, hallway, shower room and a bedroom. The flat benefits from double glazing, gas fired central heating and a secure entry system.

Helston itself is a bustling market town that stands as a gateway to The Lizard Peninsula which is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty with many beautiful beaches, coves and cliff top walks. The town has amenities that include, national stores, supermarkets, doctor surgeries, churches and also many clubs and societies. There are a number of well regarded primary schools, a comprehensive school with sixth form college and a leisure centre with indoor heated pool.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (dimensions approx)

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE DOOR TO COMMUNAL HALLWAY

COMMUNAL HALLWAY
With tiled flooring and front door to apartment.

HALLWAY
With doors off to the shower room, bedroom and open plan kitchen/lounge. A door to the airing cupboard with a coat hanging rail and shelf above.

KITCHEN/LOUNGE
4.67m x 3.68m (15'4" x 12'1")

LOUNGE
A pleasant open plan room with a sunny outlook and French doors to the front patio area and parking space.

KITCHEN
Having granite effect working top surfaces, incorporating a stainless steel sink with tiled splashback, drainer and mixer tap over and an electric hob with hood over. There are a range of base cupboards and drawers with wall cupboards over. Integrated appliances include an electric oven and fridge, whilst space is provided for a washing machine. Tall pantry style cupboard housing the gas fired boiler, vinyl flooring and recessed spotlighting.

SHOWER ROOM
Currently configured as a wet room with a walk-in shower with anti-slip flooring, tiled surround and a thermostatic shower. There is a low-level w.c, a wall mounted wash handbasin with tiled splashback, a shaving point, extractor and an obscure glazed window to the side aspect.

BEDROOM
5.18m x 2.34m (of irregular shape, inc door recess (17'" x 7'8" (of irregular shape, inc door recess))
Double bedroom with a window to side aspect.

OUTSIDE
There is a small patio area to the front of the flat, beyond which is an allocated parking space. To the side are rear are communal grounds including a clothes drying area. The development benefits from a communal secure entry system beyond which the flat can be accessed on the ground floor.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage

AGENTS NOTE ONE
We are advised that the flat is Leasehold and has the benefit of a 999 year lease which was granted on 1st May 2006. The service charge is circa £1338.56 per annum.

AGENTS NOTE TWO
The flat is subject to a Section 106 local needs restriction which prospective purchasers will need to fulfill. Please see below for details. Eligibility. We would prefer for you to allow a grace period (two weeks) for people with a Helston local connection to come forward, however we can consider a Qualifying Person with an Area Local Connection to Cornwall (previous Kerrier District) as defined in the s.106 either: * Current residency of 5 + years * Born in the area * Education whilst under the age of eighteen years and resident * Current employment (no time restriction) * Former residence of at least five years In addition the applicant will need to: * Be in Housing Need - i.e. living with family/renting and otherwise unable to afford a home on the open market * Have a minimum 10% deposit - (or 5% with relevant AIP) * Have a recent AIP from a s.106 lender (Nationwide/Halifax/Leeds/Santander/TSB/Skipton being the main ones we are aware of) * Have viewed and offered on the property

AGENTS NOTE THREE
We are advised that the new owner will become a director of the Flora Gardens Management company upon completion of the purchase.

COUNCIL TAX
Council Tax Band A

MOBILE AND BROADBAND
To check the broadband and mobile coverage for this property, please refer to the attached details.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING
We are required by law to ask all purchasers for verified ID prior to instructing a sale

PROOF OF FINANCE - PURCHASERS
Prior to agreeing a sale, we will require proof of financial ability to purchase which will include an agreement in principle for a mortgage and/or proof of cash funds.