2-bedroom flat · SY6 6BH
Sold STCListed 71 days
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A well-maintained apartment offering rooms of pleasing proportion in the heart of one of Shropshire's most desirable market towns.
Directions - What3words: ///emporium.imported.films Approaching from Shrewsbury on the A49 southbound. Upon reaching the traffic lights at the junction of the B4371 turn right onto Sandford Avenue.
Immediately after the pedestrian lights just beyond the Fire Station turn right into the driveway immediately to the right of the Chocolate Gourmet Shop.
This driveway is for vehicular and pedestrian access Situation - Sandford Court enjoys a superb central position in the heart of Church Stretton, one of Shropshire's most sought-after market towns, often referred to as "Little Switzerland" due to its spectacular setting beneath the Long Mynd and Caer Caradoc Hills.
The property is perfectly placed to take advantage of the town's excellent range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, medical facilities and leisure amenities, all of which are within comfortable walking distance.
Church Stretton is particularly renowned for its outstanding walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits, with miles of scenic footpaths and bridleways across the Long Mynd, Carding Mill Valley and the surrounding Shropshire Hills National Landscape.
The town also benefits from excellent transport connections, with a mainline railway station providing direct services to Shrewsbury, Hereford, Cardiff, Manchester and beyond.
The nearby A49 offers convenient road links to Shrewsbury, Ludlow and the wider motorway network, making the property ideal for both commuters and those seeking a peaceful lifestyle within easy reach of larger towns and cities.
Church Stretton combines an exceptional natural setting with an excellent range of everyday amenities, making it one of the county's most desirable places to live.
Description - Flat 5 Sandford Court is a well-presented and spacious two-bedroom first floor apartment, occupying an enviable central position within the picturesque market town of Church Stretton.
The property has been exceptionally well maintained throughout and offers buyers an excellent opportunity to modernise and personalise the accommodation to their own taste.
Enjoying attractive views towards the surrounding countryside, the apartment provides light and well-proportioned accommodation, ideal for those seeking a low-maintenance home or a convenient lock-up-and-leave property.
The accommodation comprises a generous open plan sitting and dining room, a fitted kitchen, two well-proportioned bedrooms and a shower room.
Externally, the property further benefits from a private garage with a useful workshop beyond, together with guest parking for visitors.
Offering enormous potential in a highly sought-after location, Flat 5 Sandford Court presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a home within easy walking distance of the town's excellent amenities and the outstanding Shropshire Hills National Landscape.
General Remarks - Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Checks - We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers.
Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted.
The charge for these checks is £30 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required.
This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.
Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items described in these sale particulars are included in the sale.
Terms Of Lease - 999 years from 18th November 1988 - 961 years remaining The Service Charge for 2026 of £7,048 is artificially high as there's a significant provision for roof repairs in the 2026 charges.
The roof repairs will take place in early 2027 and the full provision for these charges is included in the 2026 service charge, which has already been paid in full.
The expected service charge for 2027 is about £1,500 which is consistent with charges locally for similar properties.
Services - Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are understood to be connected. None of these services have been tested.
Council Tax - The property is in Council Tax band 'C' on the Shropshire Council Register. Viewings - By appointment through Halls, 2 Barker Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QJ.
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