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Farnborough Common, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8NE

PROPERTY TYPE

Retirement Property

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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Key features

  • NO FORWARD CHAIN - OVER 60s ONLY
  • 1 BED 1ST FLOOR RETIREMENT FLAT - 47 SQM
  • DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS
  • ELECTRIC STORAGE HEATING
  • CARPETS TO LOUNGE AND BEDROOM
  • EXTENDED LEASE TO 175 YEARS
  • SUBSTANTIAL COMMUNAL AREAS & PARKI NG
  • WELL MAINTAINED COMMUNAL GARDENS
  • COUNCIL TAX BAND C
  • EPC RATING C

Description

Situated within peaceful, beautifully maintained gardens, Bishop Estates are delighted to offer this spacious and bright one-bedroom first-floor retirement apartment (47sqm), available with no forward chain and exclusively for the over-60s.

The property benefits from double-glazed windows, fitted carpets throughout, and a well-appointed kitchen featuring a double oven, hob, dishwasher, and fridge freezer. Entryphone door system and Carline system. There is also a keysafe fitted on the outside wall of the property.

The property benefits from a resident warden, substantial communal reception room, kitchen and laundry room and well maintained and attractive communal gardens with resident and visitors parking.

Further benefits include an extended lease with approximately 175 years remaining.

Located within walking distance to Locksbottom shops with its supermarkets, hospital and abundance of buses to Orpington and Bromley. Easy acces to M25.Extensive lease of 175 years remaining. Just a short bus ride to Orpington mainline station with its fast service into Londons mainline stations.

Ground Rent £150.00 per annum
Service charge £255.00 per month

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE

Entered via a well looked after entrance doors. Kept very clean with access to Managers office, Lounge room and laundry room. Very clean area with access to 2 lifts or stairs to all floors. Outside keysafe

COMMUNAL LOUNGE

Great room with ample seating and double glazed doors opening onto beautiful gardens.

MANAGERS OFFICE

Manager in situ Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

LAUNDRY

Seperate laundry room with free use of 2 washing machines and 2 tumble dryers.

COMMUNAL GARDENS

A very well maintained and cut back gardens, paved patio with seating area. extensive lawn areas with well established trees and bushes

GUEST ROOM

The is a guest room which family members can book and pay to stay in if visiting.

RECEPTION ROOM

16' 9'' x 10' 7'' (5.13m x 3.25m)

Bright and sunny room with electric fire and surround. Fitted carpet, electric wall mounted electric storage heater. Double glazed window. Comunal SKY digital available.

INTERNAL HALLWAY

Wall mounted entry phone system. Careline system. Fitted carpet. Wall mounted electric storage heater. Large storage cupboard housing meters and fuse board.

BEDROOM

14' 0'' x 9' 8'' (4.29m x 2.95m)

Double sized wardrobes with sliding doors, double glazed window to rear of the building. Fitted carpet. Wall mounted electric storage heater.

SHOWER ROOM

6' 7'' x 6' 0'' (2.03m x 1.83m)

White suite comprising double sized shower tray, low level w.c. wash hand basin with vanity unit under. Large built in cupboard/airing cupboard

KITCHEN

10' 9'' x 6' 9'' (3.3m x 2.06m)

Range of fitted wall and floor units with worktops over. Stainless steel sink with mixer taps. Fridge freezer, Zanussi dishwasher. Double eye level built in oven and 4 ring ceramic hob.

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: C
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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Farnborough Common, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8NE

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About Bishop Estate Agents, Orpington

266 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0NB

Bishop Estates in Orpington is an independent family run business with over 50 years combined experience within in the local property market. Our local team of dedicated staff will ensure that they do their utmost to ensure your property search and move is as seamless as possible.

Our sales team have all been house buyers and sellers in the past, so have the experience necessary to support you as a vendor or a purchaser from offer to completion.

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