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See how verdicts work4-bedroom bungalow · CT5 1NS
For saleReduced £26.5k (−5.8%) on 21 OctListed 270 days
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Securing this property with A lifetime leaseover 60s can secure this property with a home for life from homewise Through the Home for Life Plan from Homewise, those aged 60 or over can purchase a Lifetime Lease and a share of the property value to safeguard for the future.
The cost to purchase the Lifetime Lease is always less than the full market value. Over 60s customers typically save between from 20% to 50%*.
Home for Life Plan guide price for overs 60s: The Lifetime Lease price for this property is £462,500 based on an average saving of 33%.
Market Value Price: £700,000 The price you pay will vary according to your age, personal circumstances and requirements and will be adjusted to include any percentage of the property you wish to safeguard.
The plan allows customers to purchase a share of the property value (up to 50%) to safeguard for the future.
For an indication of what you could save, please use our calculator on the homewise website. Please call for more information or a personalised quote.
Please note: Homewise do not own this property and it is not exclusively for sale for the over-60s.
It is being marketed by Homewise as an example of a property that is currently for sale which could be purchased using a Home For Life Lifetime Lease.
If you are not over 60 or would like to purchase the property at the full market value of £700,000, please contact the estate agent Wards.
Property DESCRIPTIONThis stunning detached bungalow offers a very special and unique layout, with the converted and extended garage providing two bedrooms with en-suites and a secondary internal hallway which is ideal for a holiday rental option.
The bedrooms and hallway have dedicated front and rear access, with a kitchenette/utility area which can be separated for their use but sits within the original footprint of the bungalow.
The original layout enjoys two nicely proportioned bedrooms and a wide entrance hallway, with a paddle staircase providing access to the loft area, a wonderful space with natural light gained by the velux window and ideal for providing further storage.
The lounge area leads through to the extended kitchen/diner, offering a large log burning stove and cosy yet social setting.
The kitchen/diner is truly stunning, with twin patio doors and roof lanterns flooding natural light through the space.
A kitchen island and counter with a wide window provide a peak out to the side garden and a smart finish to the room.
The rear garden is a sunny aspect, with a small courtyard area which is separated for use of holiday rental bedrooms, whilst the grass lawn, summer house and workshop offer plenty of outdoors space for the bungalow.
Room sizes: Hallway Bedroom 1 11'6 x 10'0 (3.51m x 3.05m) Bathroom Bedroom 2 12'9 x 11'6 (3.89m x 3.51m) Utility Room 11'3 x 10'0 (3.43m x 3.05m) Inner Hallway Guest Room 1 13'9 x 8'1 (4.19m x 2.47m) Ensuite Shower Room Guest Room 2 14'1 x 8'7 (4.30m x 2.62m) Ensuite Shower Room Lounge 17'0 x 13'11 (5.19m x 4.24m) Kitchen/Diner 28'6 x 12'6 (8.69m x 3.81m) Front Garden Driveway Rear Garden Summer House 12'6 x 9'5 (3.81m x 2.87m) Workshop 24'4 x 12'2 (7.42m x 3.71m) The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations.
All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents.
All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed.
Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.
We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice.
Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services.
If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Homewise, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below.
If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.
Council Tax band: D Tenure: Freehold Suitable as a retirement home.
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