12, Mere View, Haughley, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3GQ

A well-presented, 2 bedroom, self-contained ground floor purpose built flat, featuring countryside views and designed for the over 55's.

All within a very sheltered complex offering a range of communal facilities and within walking distance of village shops.

12 Mere View   Mere View has shown itself to be a very popular purchase for those requiring very sheltered accommodation within the village context.

This ground floor flat is well presented and enjoys it's own door accessing a secluded outside patio area.

Upon first entering the flat, you are met with a spacious entrance hall with cloakroom to the left, and cupboard to the right.

Further in is the principal double bedroom, with its own ensuite wet room comprising of shower, wash handbasin and wc. There is also a slightly smaller second bedroom.

Following through to the open plan kitchen/living room, the kitchen benefits from a range of wall, base and drawer units, including stainless steel sink unit, with a range of appliances, including fridge/freezer, washing/drying machine, as well as integral oven, hob and extractor hood.

The living room benefits from a good amount of natural light.

Location   Mere View is within walking distance of the village of Haughley, which enjoys a range of facilities including local Co-op, Post Office, Bakery, Public House/Restaurant, Takeaway, and the Church.

The village has convenient access to the A14.

Mere View Facilities   The flats were purpose built in 2006, and enjoy communal entrance hall, residents' lounge, training room, café open for both residents and non-residents, laundry room, buggy store, conservatory, communal gardens, and a lift.

Very Sheltered Accommodation   Residents of this complex must be a minimum of 55 years of age and must require a minimum of 2 hours assistance per week which can include such items as cleaning or shopping and is charged as an additional cost to the service charge.

We are advised that there is assistance on site 24/7. Additional care can be purchased from Housing21 who operate Mere View. Services   Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.

Heating is via a communal underfloor system, with individual room thermostats. Residents pay their own Council Tax, and electricity. Heating and hot water costs are included in the service charge.

Charges and Costs   There is no Ground Rent payable as the purchase is for 75%. We understand that the Service Charge was approx. £570.26 per month between August to October 2025.

This is inclusive of heating and hot water. Tenure   The purchase is 75% of a leasehold (125 Years from 2006). Local Authority   Mid Suffolk District Council - Council Tax Band B.

Broadband Speed   Superfast Predicted of 77Mbps (source Ofcom). Mobile Coverage   EE and Three - Good outdoor service. O2 and Vodafone - Good outdoor service, variable in-home service.

(Source: Ofcom) Flood Risk   Very Low (Source: Gov.uk) Directions (IP14 3GQ)   From Stowmarket proceed in a westerly direction towards Bury St Edmunds.

At the A14 interchange on the outskirts of the town take a signposted turning to Haughley.

On entering the village turn right by the Co-op stores into Station Road before turning left after 50 yards into Grange Way, continue along here, where you will take the turning off to the right into Turner Lane, then turn left into Thompson Close, where Mere View will be found towards the end.

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