1-bedroom flat · IP20 9EW
For saleListed 164 days
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A spacious and beautifully presented ground floor retirement apartment, situated within the highly regarded Waveney Court development, purpose-built by McCarthy & Stone for the over 60s.
Offered to the market with no onward chain, the apartment enjoys bright and modern accommodation throughout, together with excellent communal facilities, a private paved seating area, and the reassurance of a 24-hour emergency careline system.
Access to the apartment is gained via the main entrance to the development, with Apartment 12 conveniently positioned immediately to the right-hand side.
The entrance door opens into a welcoming hallway which features a large storage cupboard housing the hot water tank and heating controls, whilst also providing plumbing for a washing machine.
The heart of the home is the impressive open-plan sitting, dining and kitchen area, a wonderfully bright and inviting space benefitting from a glazed door with side panel opening directly onto the apartment’s private paved seating area to the front.
A further window enhances the natural light and outlook.
The kitchen is stylishly fitted with a matching range of wall, base and drawer units, complemented by generous worktop space, an integrated eye-level oven, hob with extractor hood over, and integrated fridge/freezer.
The double bedroom is equally bright and well-proportioned, featuring a full-length window to the front aspect and a built-in wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors.
Completing the accommodation is a contemporary shower room fitted with a fully tiled double-length shower cubicle, WC and wash basin set within a vanity unit, alongside tiled flooring and a heated towel rail.
Externally, residents of Waveney Court benefit from attractive communal gardens and seating areas, together with a communal residents’ lounge providing a wonderful social space.
There is also a residents’ and visitors’ parking area available on a non-allocated basis. The apartment itself further benefits from its own private paved seating area to the front.
The development is conveniently situated close to the centre of the thriving market town of Harleston, nestled within the picturesque Waveney Valley along the historic coaching route between London and Great Yarmouth.
Harleston is renowned for its character and excellent range of independent shops, cafés, doctor’s surgery, chemist, post office and popular Wednesday market.
The nearby town of Diss, approximately 15 minutes away by car, provides a mainline rail connection to London Liverpool Street.
The property benefits from mains water, drainage and electricity, with electric heating and immersion hot water system. EPC Rating: B. Council Tax Band: A.
The apartment is leasehold with approximately 997 years remaining on the original 999-year lease, which commenced on 1st January 2023.
The current service charge is £3,856.53 per annum (financial year ending 28/02/2026) and includes cleaning of communal windows and the exterior of apartment windows, water rates for communal areas and apartments, electricity, heating and lighting to communal areas, the 24-hour emergency call system, maintenance of the gardens and grounds, repairs and upkeep of communal areas, contingency funding for redecoration, buildings insurance, and the services of the on-site House Manager who oversees the smooth running of the development.
The service charge does not include personal costs such as Council Tax, electricity or television services.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.
The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given.
All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed.
If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view.
POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details.
A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. HRL260075/2
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