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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · BR6 8NE
Sold STCReduced £25k (−16.7%) on 26 OctListed 78 days
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About
Guide Price £150,000 - £200,000 A well presented one double bedroom ground floor retirement apartment at Summerlands Lodge in the heart of Orpington.
The kitchen is fully fitted with appliances including a hob, extractor, fridge and freezer. The apartment is a great size and has plenty of storage and fitted wardrobes to the master bedroom.
Built to the very highest standards throughout every detail has been considered from fitting plenty of plug sockets and illuminated light switches to the beautifully landscaped gardens, nothing has been missed.
The gardens and owners lounge are great shared spaces to catch up with friends, family and the other owners at Summerlands Lodge. A lounge is provided for residents as well as a laundry room.
There is a 'Careline' emergency alarm cord, warden and an entryphone system. Outside communal gardens and car park.
Entrance Living Room 13.75 x 13.65 Bedroom 12.31 x 10.12 Kitchen 9.12 x 9.10 Wet Room 9.12 x 8.32 Disclaimer haart Estate Agents also offer a professional, ARLA accredited Lettings and Management Service.
If you are considering renting your property in order to purchase, are looking at buy to let or would like a free review of your current portfolio then please call the Lettings Branch Manager on the number shown above.
haart Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position.
We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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