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About
Located in Hodgsons Court, above The Lanes Shopping Centre in the heart of the City Centre is this two bedroom duplex apartment.
The accommodation offers entrance hallway, living room, dining room and kitchen.
Staircase leads to two bedrooms and bathroom.Located in the centre of the city, it is at the heart of many amenities, including shops, bars, restaurants, banks etc all within easy reach.
Important Note to Potential Purchasers & Tenants: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.
The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given.
All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed.
If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view.
Potential purchasers: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
Potential tenants: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details.
A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.
CAR260650/8 Entrance Hall (1.26m x 1.83m) Inviting entrance hallway with storage cupboard and intercom system, which needs a telephone line and set up by management company.
Leads to living room, dining room and kitchen.
Living Room (3.16m x 3.89m) Positioned at the front of the property with neutral décor, wall-mounted gas fire and two windows providing views over Scotch Street.
Dining Room (3.5m x 2.97m) Separate dining room with neutral décor and two windows overlooking Scotch Street. Provides access to kitchen.
Kitchen (2.3m x 2.83m) Offering a range of wall and base units with contrasting worktops, electric oven and hob, plumbing for washing machine, sink with mixer tap, space for undercounter fridge, partial wall tiling and vinyl flooring.
Landing (3.68m x 0.9m) With neutral décor and storage cupboard. Leads to first floor bedrooms and bathroom. Primary Bedroom (3.36m x 2.98m) Positioned on the front of the property with two windows.
Bedroom 2 (3.28m x 2.84m) Positioned on the front of the property. Bathroom (1.66m x 2m) Three piece white suite with bath, shower, sink, WC, partial wall tiling and vinyl flooring.
External The flat is above commercial premises which is part of The Lanes Shopping Centre complex. Entrance is on Scotch Street, next to Poundland.
Parking is residential on street, where available - permit available via Cumberland Council, subject to conditions. Additional Double glazing and gas heating.
There is a management company fee of £2210.92 per annum Agent's Note Important Information: We understand that the management company has undergone several changes and has been subject to various disputes in recent years.
Whilst the occupants of the building continue to deal with these matters, we can confirm that properties within the building have been successfully sold and completed during this period.
Prospective purchasers should instruct their conveyancer to investigate the current management arrangements and any associated matters fully and to provide appropriate legal advice.
Subletting Requirements: We understand that permission is required from the Landlord/Management Company before the property may be sublet.
We are informed that the property must not be used for holiday letting, Airbnb or other similar short-term letting purposes.
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