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Mere View, Thompson Close, Haughley, Stowmarket, IP14

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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Key features

  • First Floor Flat
  • Entrance Hall
  • Living Room
  • Kitchen
  • Cloakroom
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En Suite Wet Room Shower
  • Fitted Wooden Blinds To All Rooms
  • Under Floor Heating
  • Communal Gardens

Description

A very well presented good-size 2 bedroom self contained purpose built first floor flat, for the over 55s, within an independent living complex with 24/7 extra care services and additional communal facilities.

26 Mere View
This good sized first floor flat is well positioned, overlooking the communal gardens, with a south-west aspect.

Within the entrance hall there is a large double door cupboard with shelving, plus further separate storage cupboard, with doors leading to all principal rooms. The cloakroom comprises a low flush wc and wash handbasin. The kitchen has a range of wall, base and drawer units with splashback tiling, a modern white sink unit with single drainer, an integral oven, induction hob, with extractor hood over. The washer dryer and fridge freezer are included.

The living room benefits from a good level of natural light, provided by windows and glazed door, overlooks the communal garden. There is also a free-standing feature fireplace with inset electric fire.

The principal bedroom has spacious free-standing wardrobes with easy glide sliding doors, one with a mirror finish. The en-suite wet room has a tiled shower cubicle, wash handbasin and low flush wc.

Outside

Mere View Court is a purpose built (2006) independent living complex with many extra communal facilities, including the sunny courtyard garden with seating areas and raised flower beds. There is a well-used communal lounge as well as a south facing conservatory/sun-room. There is a dining room/restaurant open to residents and visitors, a salon (currently serviced by a hair dresser and a beautician), buggy store, assisted bathing facility and laundry services. A guest room with en-suite facilities is also available. Off-street parking available. Extra care services provide for personal care but could also include services such as laundry, cleaning and shopping. Overall, taking into account the generous, as well as bright and airy living accommodation and the excellent range of communal services which the property benefit from, as well as the well thought of village in which the apartment is located, will ensure that this property attracts a wide range of interest and as (truncated)

Location

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

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Heating is provided by communal underfloor heating, with each room having its own thermostat and along with the hot water is included within the service charge.

Local Authority

Mid Suffolk District Council - Council Tax Band B.

Tenure

Leasehold - 125 Years from 2006.

Broadband Speed

Superfast Predicted of 77Mbps (source Ofcom).

Mobile Coverage

61% - 81% (source Ofcom).

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.

Directions

From Stowmarket proceed westward towards Bury St Edmunds, and 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.

Charges & Costs

Any purchaser would purchase 75% of the long leasehold, so there is no Ground Rent payable. We understand from the vendor that the current Service Charge for Flat 26 is approximately £542.87 per calendar month.

Agents Notes

Please note the heating and hot water costs are included in the service charge.

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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: B
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
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 Lacy Scott & Knight, Stowmarket

Market Place, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1DN
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Lacy Scott & Knight is a firm of Chartered Surveyors with a history of over 150 years' experience in Mid and West Suffolk. We offer agency and professional services for all types of commercial property in the region, with the knowledge and experience required to meet the high expectations of clients.

Services include:

Agency for disposal and acquisition of freehold and leasehold interests in industrial, retail and office premises.

Rent Review valuations and negotiations.

Lease Renewals.

RICS Valuation - Global Standards (Red Book) Valuations.

Affordability

Monthly repayments£377
Property: £ 82,500
Deposit: £ 8,250
Interest rate: 4.5%
Term: 30 years
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