Maple Lodge

Maple Lodge is a rare find being on level ground and a small block of 4 flats, due to the clever design the flat doesn't share a boundary wall with any neighbour. Well laid out enjoying a Westerly aspect, there is a good sized lounge, separate kitchen/breakfast room, double bedroom and bathroom. There is a resident parking area and the communal gardens are well maintained.

Location

Situated in the heart of Southwick enjoying a wide range of local facilities just moments away from a variety of independent retailers and local shops at Southwick Square as well as Manor Practice doctors surgery, Library and Southwick Station. Within 1/4 mile of Southwick Community Centre, café and The Barn Theatre offering a wide selection of arts and entertainment as well as Southwick Recreation Ground, which is home to two bowling clubs along with sports facilities and tennis courts available at the leisure centre. Bus stops can be found on the A259 coast road as well as Southwick Square offering routes to Worthing, Brighton and along the South Coast.

Approach

Set back from Southwick Street, a residents driveway leads to the communal parking with a space for each flat and well kept shared gardens. To the side is the main entrance with door entry system, leading to the communal hall with stairs to the first floor and flat front door. 

Internal Features

A homely feel with a secluded position within the building offering greater privacy, set at the back with a westerly aspect, forming half of the top floor and divided by the communal hallway, there are no shared walls with the neighbouring flat.

Entering in to the hallway which has two good sized storage cupboards, The lounge is bright and airy from the large westerly window and has space for a dining table, the separate kitchen breakfast room has plenty of cupboards and space for a fridge / freezer, utilities and breakfast table.

The double bedroom looks out over the communal garden and has space for double wardrobes, the bathroom has good ventilation from a window to the East, part tiled with a white suite. The flat also has sole access to a roof space.

Outside Features

There are communal gardens to the front with a larger west facing level lawn area set to the rear of the block, a great secluded space for relaxing or family days at home, shared between the four flats, the current owners have a small shed.

The private tarmac driveway leads down the side to the rear with a parking area and a space for each flat. the grounds and building are well kept with a gardener and window cleaner visiting fortnightly (included in yearly maintenance costs). 

More information:

The building has a Right to Manage, therefore the upkeep and running of the block is through the residents alongside an appointed management company 

New Extended Lease upon completion

Service Charge £840 a year (£70 per month)

Ground Rent £100 a year (included in the costs above)

Royall Best's Thoughts:

This is a real gem with so much going for it, love the secluded quiet position not sharing any walls with another flat, great light from the westerly aspect and access to a loft area so plenty of storage.