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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · SS0 8EH
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For purchasers aged 60 years plus, this exceptional two bedroomed first floor flat situated within the eagerly sought after Alston Court, Perfectly placed for local amenities.
*LIFT SERVICE TO ALL FLOORS *ELEGANT COMMUNAL LOUNGE AND DINING ROOM *GUEST SUITE AVAILABLE *HOBBIES/LIBRARY ROOM *BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINTED COMMUNAL GARDENS AND RESIDENTS CAR PARK *SITE MANAGER AVAILABLE 24/7 *TWO GOOD SIZED BEDROOMS *SUPERB 24’5 X LOUNGE *SPACIOUS FITTED KITCHEN *LUXURY WETROOM/WC *SECURITY ENTRY PHONE SYSTEM *IMMEDIATE VACANT POSESSION *EARLY VIEWING ADVISED Alston Court is an extremely upmarket gated complex perfectly placed for local amenities.
There are elegant communal areas and lots of social events available including coffee mornings, evening meetings, monthly themed supper, entertainment events and quiz nights.
There is also a lovely library room where owners can meet for card games etc. Lift service to the first floor. Stylish communal hallways, entrance door to apartment 22.
Spacious reception hall with coved ceiling, radiator, thermostat for central heating, fitted storage cupboards, large walk in storage cupboard.
Lounge/Diner 24'5 x 11'9 (7.42m x 3.58m) Upvc double glazed bay window to front, coved ceiling, two radiators, double opening half glazed doors to kitchen, feature fire place with electric coal effect fire, Amtico flooring, two ceiling light fittings with matching wall lights, t.v.
point. Kitchen 10'6 x 8'1 (3.20m x 2.46m) Upvc double glazed window to front with remote opener.
Radiator, one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, base cupboard under, range of fitted kitchen units comprising cupboards drawers, work surfaces, eye level cupboards, breakfast bar and glazed display cabinets.
Further cupboard housing gas central heating boiler. Built in oven and grill, separate split level hob with extractor hood above, integrated fridge, freezer and washing machine.
Bedroom One 13' x 11' (3.96m x 3.35m) Upvc double glazed window to front, radiator, built-in wardrobes.
Bedroom Two 13' x 8'6 (3.96m x 2.59m) Upvc double glazed window to front, radiator, fitted wardrobes, fitted bed with surrounding cabinetry, large built in storage cupboard.
Luxury Wet Room With extractor fan, radiator, half tiled walls, fully tiled in the shower area.
Large shower with glazed screen, wall sink unit and mobility low flush w.c., fitted storage cupboards, shaver point and light.
Outside there are beautifully maintained communal gardens and a large residents car park.
AGENTS NOTES Minimum age for buyers - 60 Years + Council Tax Band - D Unexpired Lease - 98 years Service Charge - Currently £761 per month Duty manager on site 24/7 Elegant restaurant offering two course lunch every day Handy man service Laundry service Weekly 1.5 hour apartment clean or laundry wash and dry with up to 45 minutes ironing Emergency call system with pull cords throughout the flat EPC Rating - To be assessed Wheelchair accessible throughout Flood Risk - Low
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About Alston Court, Crowstone Road, Westcliff-on-sea, Southend-on-sea
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