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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · BN5 9EG
Under offerReduced £15.5k (−5.8%) on 26 OctListed 223 days
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About
A conveniently located and extremely well-presented ground floor Warden-assisted retirement apartment, situated at the southern edge of Henfield village with light, well-proportioned accommodation and featuring a south facing patio that enjoys a magnificent outlook over the delightful communal grounds and views across surrounding countryside to the South Downs beyond.
The accommodation comprises; communal entrance hall, private front door and hallway leading to living room with patio doors leading to the patio, modern fitted kitchen, bedroom and modern shower room with walk in shower.
There is also a communal sitting room and kitchen area, plus a guest suite with bedroom and shower room, that can be reserved through the wardens if required to accommodate family and friends, whilst there are both stairs and lift access to the first and second floors.
There is no onward chain, and an internal inspection is highly recommended. LEASE: property is to be sold with the remainder of the 125 year lease from 1/6/1986.
It is a condition of purchase that residents be over the age of 55 years. GROUND RENT: £385 per annum (fixed until 2031).
MAINTENANCE: £266.92 per calendar month (as of Jan 2025) which includes such items as buildings insurance, window cleaning, external decorations, the wardens and upkeep of the gardens and maintenance of the buildings.
In addition, water for the property is charged as a share of the total metered supply to the main property, payable to the managing agents half-yearly.
Value & comps
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