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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · SP8 4WG
For saleReduced £5k (−5.6%) on 7 SepListed 183 days
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About
One double bedroom apartment in a convenient high street position, benefiting from well-maintained communal facilities and a lodge manager.
Offered with no onward chain, this property is ideal for easy, low-maintenance living or investment. EPC rating: B.
Description A delightful one-bedroom, first-floor apartment, a spacious living room, a good-sized bedroom, and a modern shower room.
The property features a fully fitted, fully equipped kitchen with integrated appliances, along with useful storage including an airing/utility cupboard.
The development offers on-site management support, with a lodge manager available five days a week, plus a 24-hour Careline system for safety and security.
Residents benefit from communal facilities including an owners’ lounge and kitchen, which hosts regular social events.
Additional amenities include a private residents’ car park, buggy store, and a guest suite for visiting friends and family, with access also available to guest suites across other Churchill Living developments nationwide.
Situation Gillingham offers a good range of facilities including 2 doctors surgeries, dentists, 3 chemists, 7 supermarkets to include Waitrose, bank and a building society, library, 3 primary schools and well renowned secondary school, post office, sports centre, public houses and a selection of restaurants and country town amenities.
There is good access to the A303 and a mainline railway station on the London/Waterloo to Exeter line. Additional Information Services: Mains Water, Gas, Electricity & Drainage.
Council Authority: Dorset Council ~ Council Tax Band: B Caution: Nb All services and fittings mentioned in these particulars have not been tested and hence we cannot confirm that they are in working order.
Energy Performance Certificate: Rated: B Lease tern: 125 years from 2011 - 112 years remaining. Maintenance charge: Tbc Ground rent: Tbc
Value & comps
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