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About
| TWO BEDROOMS | RETIREMENT APARTMENT | 75% SHARED OWNERSHIP | GREAT LOCATION | NO CHAIN | MUST VIEW | A two bedroom ground floor retirement apartment situated in a purpose built development.
The Windings is located close to the centre of Helsby village and within walking distance of a range of local amenities.
The property benefits from being on the ground floor, with access directly to the external areas from the living room / kitchen.
The accommodation consists of a Lounge/Kitchen, Two bedrooms and a jack and jill Wet Room accessed from bedroom one and the inner hallway.
Externally there are communal areas surrounding the complex with parking at the rear via the car park. Offered for sale on a 75% shared ownership basis with no rent payable on the remaining 25%.
The service charge includes unlimited central heating, maintenance of communal areas, lift, buildings insurance and utilities. Service charge - £111.52 per week.
Hallway Access to all rooms, power points and storage cupboard housing the boiler.
Living Room / Kitchen An open plan living room / kitchen that includes double glazed windows to rear elevation with a door leading to external areas. Radiator and power points.
In the kitchen area there are a mix of wall and base units with an inset sink, space for fridge freezer and washing machine, built in oven and induction hob.
Bedroom One Double glazed window to the rear elevation, radiator, power points and access to bathroom. Bedroom Two Double glazed window to the rear elevation, radiator and power points.
Wet Room A Jack and Jill wet room with access from the hallway and bedroom one. Open shower with wash hand basin and low level WC.
External Externally there are communal areas surrounding the complex with parking at the rear via the car park.
Value & comps
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About Cable Drive, Helsby, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6
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