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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · CT16 2QS
Sold STCReduced £5k (−5.3%) on 2 OctListed 66 days
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About
This top floor one bedroom flat will make an ideal first time buy or investment. Set in a popular residential area, the flat has a lounge/diner, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom.
Further benefits include double glazing and an allocated parking space. An early viewing is highly recommended on this chain free property.
Within the local area is a good range of shops including Morrisons and Asda and Dover town is also nearby.
There are excellent access routes to the A2/M2 and the A20/M20 and for anyone needing to commute by train then Dover Priory, with its fast links to London St Pancras in just 1 hour 5 minutes, is only a short drive away.
Close by is St James's development which has a cinema complex, a range of restaurants and High Street shops including Next and Marks & Spencer. Hallway Telephone entry system.
Cupboard containing the water cylinder. Electric consumer board. Doors to all rooms. Lounge/Diner (4.45m x 2.87m) Double glazed window to front and to side with distant sea views. Electric heater.
Kitchen (2.64m x 2.34m) Fitted with a range of worktop base and wall units. Integrated oven & hob with extractor over. Space for washing machine and fridge/freezer.
Double glazed window to side with distant sea views. Bedroom (3.25m x 2.97m) Double glazed window to front. Electric heater. Loft access. Storage cupboard.
Bathroom (2.16m x 1.68m) Panelled bath with shower attachment over. Low level WC and wash basin. Frosted double glazed window to rear. Outside Allocated parking space.
Lease Details The vendor has advised that there is a lease remaining of 89 years. The annual service charges/buildings insurance are £1,989.75. The annual ground rent is £300.
The above information, should be checked by your legal representative before proceeding. Energy Rating - D (63) Council Tax - Band B
Value & comps
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