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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · OX26 6HZ
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About
A light, bright two bedroom first floor retirement apartment, extensively updated and improved. Situated in the glorious grounds of Bicester House.
This first rate retirement property, benefits from generous room sizes and a super situation close to the town centre. Attractively presented having been re-decorated throughout with new carpets.
There is a large dual aspect living room (south and east). A smartly refitted kitchen, two bedrooms, a shower room and a generous hall.
There is a straight flight of stairs suitable for a stair lift and the property benefits from 24 hours emergency pull call system.
MATERIAL INFORMATION A purpose built two bedroom, first floor retirement apartment. Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected, not gas.
Broadband according to Ofcom all broadband speeds up to and including ultrafast are available.
Mobile phone availability according to Ofcom, all providers are likely to have coverage indoors with the exception of EE where coverage is stated to be limited.
Outdoors all listed providers are likely to have average for both voice and data. Leasehold with a 999 year term, commenced in 1991. The current annual service charge, we are informed is £4,079 pa.
There is a provision on the sale of the property that the owner will make a contribution to the sinking fund, please ask Thomas Merrifield for further details.
Properties built pre-2000 may contain asbestos in certain materials used in their construction or in subsequent building work.
Examples of these materials are; Artex, vinyl tiles, sheet boards, corrugated roofing, pipework and lagging/insulation.
These are generally considered safe unless disturbed but prospective buyers must take their own advice.
We have noted the presence of Artex but, as no survey has been carried out, we cannot comment in respect of asbestos potentially elsewhere. Local Authority: Cherwell district Council - D.
EPC - D In a secure gated community; within the glorious grounds of Bicester House, a fine Grade II listed property. Also within a conservation area.
The apartment is a short level walk from the town centre and numerous amenities, including transport links. Bicester is a thriving, historic market town with exceptional road and rail links.
Both Junctions 9 and 10 of the M40 is easily accessible, the towns two mainline railway stations between them provide services to Oxford, Birmingham and London Marylebone in approximately 45 minutes.
The town provides for all everyday needs as well as offering extensive recreational and employment opportunities.
Value & comps
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Returns
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