Mere View, Haughley, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14

32 Mere View

Mere View has shown itself to be a very popular purchase for those requiring very sheltered accommodation within the village context. This first-floor flat is well presented, and enjoys a Juliet balcony and windows overlooking countryside fields. Upon first entering the flat, you are met with a spacious entrance hall with cloakroom to the right, and double door airing cupboard to the left. Further in is the principal double bedroom, with built in wardrobes and its own ensuite wet room comprising of a tiled shower, wash handbasin and wc. There is also a slightly smaller second bedroom, with both rooms enjoying countryside views. Following through to the open plan kitchen/living room, the kitchen benefits from a range of wall, base and drawer units, including stainless steel sink unit, with splashback tiling, plus a range of appliances, including fridge/freezer, washing/drying machine, as well as integral oven, hob and extractor hood. The living room benefits from a good (truncated)

Location

Mere View is within walking distance of the village of Haughley, which enjoys a range of facilities including local Co-op, Post Office, Bakery, Public House/Restaurant, Takeaway, and the Church. The village has convenient access to the A14.

Mere View Facilities

The flats were purpose built in 2006, and enjoy communal entrance hall, residents' lounge, training room, café open for both residents and non-residents, laundry room, buggy store, conservatory, communal gardens, and a lift.

Very Sheltered Accommodation

Residents of this complex must be a minimum of 55 years of age and must require a minimum of 2 hours assistance per week which can include such items as cleaning or shopping and is charged as an additional cost to the service charge. We are advised that there is assistance on site 24/7. Additional care can be purchased from Housing21 who operate Mere View.

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Heating is via a communal underfloor system, with individual room thermostats. Residents pay their own Council Tax, and electricity. Heating and hot water costs are included in the service charge.

Charges and Costs

There is no Ground Rent payable as the purchase is for 75%. We understand from the vendor that the current Service Charge for Flat 32 was £570.26 per month between August to October 2025. This is inclusive of heating and hot water.

Tenure

The purchase is 75% of a leasehold (125 Years from 2006).

Local Authority

Mid Suffolk District Council - Council Tax Band B.

Broadband Speed

Superfast Predicted of 77Mbps (source Ofcom).

Mobile Coverage

EE and Three - Good outdoor service. O2 and Vodafone - Good outdoor service, variable in-home service. (Source: Ofcom)

Flood Risk

Very Low (Source: Gov.uk)

Directions (IP14 3GQ)

From Stowmarket proceed in a westerly direction towards Bury St Edmunds. At the A14 interchange on the outskirts of the town take a signposted turning to Haughley. On entering the village turn right by the Co-op stores into Station Road before turning left after 50 yards into Grange Way, continue along here, where you will take the turning off to the right into Turner Lane, then turn left into Thompson Close, where Mere View will be found towards the end.

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