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Listing removedReduced £13.5k (−8.1%) on 20 JunListed 256 days
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Over 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 Over-60s The Lifetime Lease price for this property is £167,500 based on an average saving of 33%.
Market Value Price: £250,000 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 £250,000, please contact the estate agent Rush, Witt & Wilson.
Property description Rush Witt & Wilson are pleased to offer the opportunity to acquire a well presented ground floor apartment forming part of a character building, located towards the outskirts of the town.
The accommodation comprises two double bedrooms, living room with direct access to a private terrace, modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room and bathroom.
There are both private and communal gardens and an allocated parking space.
The property is considered equally suitable as a main residence, second home or investment purchase and is being offered chain free.
For further information and to arrange a viewing, please contact our Rye Office .
Locality - The property is situated a short walk from the town centre where a range of daily amenities can be found including a supermarket, many specialist and general retail stores as well as a selection of public houses and restaurants.
There is a primary and secondary school within the town, weekly farmers' and general markets and sports centre with an indoor swimming pool.
The railway station offers regular services to the city of Brighton in the West and to Ashford where there are connecting services to London and Continental Europe.
Reception Hallway - L- shaped with glazed panelled doors to the front, doors off to the following: Living Room - 3.61m x 3.66m (11'10 x 12') - Two windows and glazed panelled door to the rear, deep storage cupboard with shelving, door through to: Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 4.83m x 2.46m (15'10 x 8'1) - Extensively fitted with a range of modern cupboard and drawer base units, matching wall mounted cabinets, complimenting worktop surfaces, inset ceramic hob with oven beneath and extractor canopy above, generous tiled surround, upright unit housing fridge and freezer, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, breakfast bar, window to the front.
Bedroom - 3.43m x 3.68m (11'3 x 12'1) - Double aspect with windows to the side and rear elevations.
Bedroom - 3.43m x 2.67m (11'3 x 8'9) - Window to the front, cupboard housing wall mounted gas fired boiler.
Bathroom - 2.46m x 1.83m (8'1 x 6') - A white suite comprising panel enclosed bath with shower and screen over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, heated towel rail, window to the rear.
Outside - Allocated Parking - An allocated private parking space to the front.
Garden - Area of private garden designed for ease of maintenance being predominantly tile paved with a small artificial grass inset, pedestrian gate leading to the communal gardens.
Leasehold Info: - Lease 125 years from 1992 Service charge currently £1500 per annum.
Agents Note - Council Tax Band - B Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller's Solicitors.
Important Notice: 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one.
You should not rely on statements by Rush, Witt & Wilson in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ("information") as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value.
Neither Rush, Witt & Wilson nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s).
2. Photos, Videos etc: The photographs, property videos and virtual viewings etc. Show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken.
Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3.
Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained.
A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4.
VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. 5.
To find out how we process Personal Data, please refer to our Group Privacy Statement and other notices at The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be 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. Suitable as a retirement home.
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