1-bedroom flat · TN22 1JT
For saleListed 203 days
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A well presented ground floor purpose built retirement flat situated in this sought after complex with direct access onto the gardens.
PURPOSE BUILT GROUND FLOOR RETIREMENT FLAT FOR THE OVER 60s | COMMUNAL HALLWAY | ENTRANCE HALL | LOUNGE/DINING ROOM | KITCHEN | BEDROOM | SHOWER ROOM | WELL TENDED COMMUNAL GARDENS | RESIDENTS PARKING | RESIDENTS LOUNGE | LIFT TO ALL FLOORS | LAUNDRY ROOM | GUEST SUITE | ELECTRIC HEATING | DOUBLE GLAZING | EPC RATING: BAND TBC | COUNCIL TAX: BAND B.
SITUATION: Shaftesbury Court is situated at the northern end of the town within easy reach of the centre.
Uckfield offers an excellent range of shops, bars, restaurants, leisure centre/swimming pool complex and an excellent cinema.
There are bus stops close by with regular services to Tunbridge Wells, Lewes and Brighton and Uckfield station provides rail links to London Bridge and East Croydon.
DESCRIPTION: A ground floor retirement flat with spacious accommodation and direct access to the gardens of this well run complex.
The property has electric heating, double glazing and is offered with vacant possession.
An inspection is recommended and the accommodation is arranged as follows: Communal Hallway gives access via stairs or lift to the front door of the apartment.
Entrance Hall with built in shelved cupboard and airing cupboard with hot and cold water tanks.
Good sized Lounge/Dining Room with fire surround and double doors leading onto the patio area and communal gardens.
The Kitchen has a range of base cupboard and drawer units, work surfaces, sink unit, built in electric oven and hob, wall cupboards, slimline dishwasher and fridge/freezer.
Spacious Bedroom with range of mirror fronted wardrobe cupboards and a Shower Room with easy access walk-in shower, wash basin with mixer tap, WC, heated towel rail and part tiled walls.
OUTSIDE: Attractive gardens surround Shaftesbury Court for the use of the residents. There are various seating areas, lawns with mature trees and shrubs and a pond to the rear of the building.
NOTE: Shaftesbury Court has a spacious communal lounge for the use of the residents with various organised activities.
There is a laundry room with washing machines and dryers and a guest suite which can be booked with the onsite manager. There are two car parking areas for residents and visitors.
We understand that the property has a 99 year lease from 1987. There is a monthly service charge of £346.45 per month (April 2026).
Verification of the above should be sought by the legal representative acting for the buyer.
Value & comps
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