De Montfort, Melton Mowbray

Property Summary Description
A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire this one bedroom bungalow which offered for sale on a 70% shared ownership basis and which occupies a delightful tucked away cul de sac position on the edge of this highly desirable and sought after development for the over 55's and is offered with no upward chain.

Entrance Hall 11'0" x 5'5"
Entrance via a part glazed front door with a frosted side window, there is an emergency alarm, built in cloaks cupboard with a cupboard above and a built-in airing cupboard which houses the hot water cylinder and there is a cupboard above, loft hatch providing access to an insulated loft area and doors to:

Lounge Dining Room 18'2" x 9'7"
A lovely dual aspect room with a box bay window to front, a window and a part glazed door to the rear garden and a door to:

Re-Fitted Kitchen Breakfast Room 10'4" 12'3" into recess x 7'8"
Window to rear and a range of eye and base level units with concealed lighting, work surfaces and tiled splash backs. There is a one and a half sink drainer unit, an integrated double oven, grill and a ceramic hob with a pull down extractor fan hood, plumbing for a washing machine, space and recess for a fridge freezer and there is a wall mounted and concealed 'Worcester' boiler.

Bedroom 10'3" x 9'5"
A double bedroom with a window to rear.

Shower/Wet Room 7'4" x 6'2"
Frosted window to front and a white suite to comprise: low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a walk-in 'soak away' shower cubicle, tiled splash backs, heated towel rail and an extractor fan.

Front
Mainly laid to lawn with courtesy lighting, courtesy lighting, side gated access to the rear garden and there is a built-in meter and fuse cupboard.

West Facing Rear Garden
A well tended and low maintenance garden which backs directly onto allotments and which is mainly shingled with flowers and shrubs and there is a patio area with an outside tap and the garden is mainly enclosed by panelled fencing.

Situation
This property is situated within in a sought after development on the north side of town, convenient for Melton Country Park and the town centre.

Directions
Proceed out of town along the Scalford Road for approximately half a mile and then turn left into De Montfort and the property is approximately 100 yards in front of you.

Lease Details
Date of Lease: 11/06/1999. Term: 99 years from 11/06/1999 and so there is 72 years remaining on the lease (to be confirmed by the sellers solicitor). Service Charge Budget 2025/26 £153.44 per month (confirmed by the sellers solicitor). Service Charge 2026/2027 from 1st April 2026 will be £165.20 per month. Please Note: fees become payable when the property is resold to include re-sales administration fee, contribution into major repairs fund (1% of the sales price for each year in occupation), legal fees and service charge arrears if applicable.
P/N: In the Lease we have been made aware of the below regarding Pets;
Not to keep pets in the premises except with prior written consent of the Society which consent may be withdrawn at any time if such pets causes a nuisance or annoyance to the Society or others owners or occupiers of dwellinghouses in the Estate.
• Tenure Type: Leasehold
• Lease Term: 99 Years
• Qualifying Age: Over 55
• Service Charge: £165.20 pcm* (From 01/04/2026)

Please be advised that the Scheme is designed for ‘Independent Retirement Living' and no care or assistance is provided by Amplius.

Property Information
There is mains gas and electricity connected through EON, mains water through Severn Trent and mains drainage. Broadband, Mobile- Please see Ofcom more information.

Viewings
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Disclaimer
Although Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers Ltd believe these details to be fair and accurate description of the property their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract. Prospective buyers should satisfy themselves as to the property's suitability and make their own enquires before making any financial commitment. Only the fixtures and fittings described in these details are included in the selling price. Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers Ltd has not checked they are fit for purpose and we have not tested any of the services (gas, electricity, water, drains and so on) mentioned.