1-bedroom flat · CB4 1LZ
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SUMMARY CLOSE TO THE RIVER CAM - A shared ownership for the over 55's first floor one bedroom retirement apartment just off Chesterton High Street, which offers spacious and well presented accommodation.
DESCRIPTION Chesterton is a popular part of the City situated next to the River Cam just to the east of the city centre.
There are excellent local facilities and amenities along with easy access to the city centre, A14 and Cambridge North Railway Station.
Accommodation There is a Communal Entrance Hall with stairs leading up to the first floor. Entrance Hall: - With space to welcome guests. Storage heater. Shelved cupboard. Access to loft.
Doors to:- Bathroom:- comprising of a panelled bath. Pedestal wash handbasin. Low level W.C. Double Bedroom:- with built in wardrobe and double glazed window to front aspect.
Living Room:- Which is a spacious open plan room with double glazed window to front aspect. Electric heater.
Open Throughway to:- Kitchen which is well fitted with high and low level units, work surfaces with cupboards and drawers below, single drainer stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher and space for a fridge.
Outside Well kept communal gardens laid mainly to lawn with flowers and shrub borders.
There is a car park at the front providing resident parking on a first come first served basis and the flat has its own garden shed for further storage as well as use of the communal drying area.
Agents Notes The property is situated on the first floor of this purpose built retirement scheme situated in the heart of Chesterton within a short stroll of numerous shops, the river Cam, a park and directed opposite a lovely cafe.
Available to those over the age of 55 it is offered for sale on a 70% shared ownership basis with the other 30% owned by Peabody. TENURE - Leasehold.
We understand a new 99 year lease will be granted upon sale of the property. As of 1.1.25 the service charge is £164.49 month per month, which includes water.
There is no rent payable for the other 30% share. SERVICES:- Mains Water. Mains Electricity. LOCAL AUTHORITY:- Cambridge City Council. Band "A" EPC "C" Lease details are currently being compiled.
For further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs. 1.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT.
THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS.
NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
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