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The Lanes, Bampton, Oxfordshire

PROPERTY TYPE

Retirement Property

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

876 sq ft

81 sq m

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Key features

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Age-restricted development (over 55)
  • Well-tended walled communal gardens
  • Garage in a block
  • Electric heating
  • End of chain sale

Description

A beautifully situated 2 bedroom retirement cottage in a lovely courtyard setting close to the centre of Bampton, for those aged 55 and over. The property has a ground floor shower room, a front-facing sitting room with views onto the central pedestrian courtyard, and a kitchen/diner with double doors to a patio area and the communal gardens. On the first floor there are 2 bedrooms with wardrobes and an upgraded shower room. The well-tended walled communal gardens surround the properties on three sides and are a particular feature. There is a garage in a nearby block. The property is offered for sale with no onward chain. The Lanes is a highly regarded and well designed small development with an on-site manager, tucked away in the heart of Bampton close to all amenities.

Bampton is an attractive Cotswold village known for its Georgian houses, St Mary's Church and impressive Victorian Town Hall. In the seventeenth century Bampton was an important leather trading centre becoming famous for jackets and breeches and also renowned as the historic home of Morris Dancing. The village offers a selection of shops including CO-OP mini-supermarket, family butcher, choice of public houses, hairdressers, beauty salon, useful Post Office, Primary school, Doctor's surgery with on-site Pharmacy and a public Library. There is further schooling and shopping facilities in Witney and Faringdon (both c.5 miles) and Burford (c.7 miles). Bampton is also well situated for road communications being c.5 miles from both the A40 and A420.

THE ACCOMMODATION

Hall

Staircase to first floor.

Shower Room

Tiled cubicle, WC, wash basin, understairs cupboard.

Sitting Room

Window to front overlooking central courtyard garden. Wide archway to:-

Kitchen/Diner

Base and wall units on three walls, worktop and tiled splashback, stainless steel single drainer 1.25 bowl sink. Integrated "Neff" appliances of electric oven, hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine. Extractor hood, window to communal garden. Dining Area with glazed double doors to patio area and communal garden.
*Appliances not tested*

On the first floor

Landing

Access to fully insulated roof space, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

Bedroom 1

Windows to front with views of central courtyard, two built-in double wardrobes.

Bedroom 2

Window to rear over communal garden - no overlooking windows, built-in double wardrobe.

Shower Room

Upgraded with white suite of wc, bidet, wash basin in vanity unit, 1.5 size tiled shower cubicle, fully tiled walls, heated towel rail, window to rear.

OUTSIDE

Single Garage

In a small block within the development. Electric up and over door.

Communal Gardens

Beautifully stocked and well maintained walled communal gardens run in a u-shape along the rear of the properties. A central pedestrian-only courtyard area has wide paths, a sun terrace, and areas of grass with beds comprising flowers, shrubs and ornamental trees. There is a small shed/store at the front of the property.

Tenure/Service charge

Leasehold - 999 year lease dated from 1988.

We are informed the current service charge is approx. £2640.00 per annum and includes an on-site manager, external maintenance, window cleaning, gardening, and buildings insurance.

Council Tax

West Oxfordshire District Council - Band D.

COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: D
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Garage
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Communal garden
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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About Abbey Properties, Eynsham

1 Abbey Street Eynsham Oxfordshire OX29 4TB

Abbey Properties have been selling houses in Eynsham, Bampton and surrounding West Oxfordshire villages for 40 years and have an in-depth and unrivalled knowledge of the local property market.

Our front-line Director, Mervyn Harris, maintains an active role in day-to-day operations and boasts 35 years experience in the West Oxfordshire market. The office is located in the vibrant village of Eynsham, on the corner of Abbey Street within the old village centre, a few steps from The Square. We are very well placed to serve neighbouring villages including Cassington, Farmoor, Freeland, Long Hanborough, North Leigh, Stanton Harcourt and Standlake, among others. Further to this, we have considerable experience of the Bampton area with a rich history of sales dating back to the 1990's.

Abbey Properties are a privately owned independent firm who believe in tried and trusted traditional service standards combined with the latest marketing methods to reach the widest possible audience. Our sole aim is to provide a professional yet personal and friendly service to our clients, with honest, accurate and straight-forward advice, whether buying or selling. We pride ourselves on being different, the antithesis of the corporate model, an approach that has won us many friends, clients and repeat business over the years.

Contact us today for reliable advice on the Eynsham and wider West Oxfordshire residential market.

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