2-bedroom flat · DE3 0XL
Sold STCReduced £5k (−4.8%) on 11 JulListed 352 days
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Summary **over 55's retirement apartment in mickleover** Don't miss your opportunity to purchase this two bedroom, ground floor apartment in the popular retirement complex of The Dovedales in Mickleover, boasting plentiful accommodation, communal parking, and communal gardens.
Description Bagshaws Residential are delighted to bring to the market this two bedroom ground floor apartment in the popular over 55's retirement complex of The Dovedales in Mickleover.
Briefly comprising of a secure communal lobby and hallway leading to the private front door of the apartment, which opens to the entrance hallway, in turn allowing access to both bedrooms, the bathroom, the lounge diner, and the kitchen.
Externally, the complex has communal parking reserved for residents and visitors only, as well as a communal garden and rotary washing line area.
The complex has the added benefit of a communal laundry room.
Situated ideally for access to all of Mickleover's amenities, such as local shops and supermarkets, library, doctors' surgery, chemist, pubs, eateries, and cafes, to name a few, as well as being close to local bus routes and major road links such as the A38 and A50.
Mickleover is a highly sought-after suburb of Derby, providing a well-balanced combination of quiet suburban life with the convenience of access to amenities and travel links.
If you are over 55 and looking to downsize or move home this apartment would make a wonderful purchase, call us now to book your viewing.
Entryway The secure communal lobby and corridor is accessed by a key-fob, and leads to the private front door to access the apartment.
Entrance Hall Upon entry through the front door, the entrance hallway provides access to the bathroom, lounge/dining room and the two bedrooms.
Finished with carpeted flooring, a wall-mounted electric heater, and a full-height storage cupboard.
Lounge Diner 19' 7" x 9' 4" ( 5.97m x 2.84m ) Well-presented lounge diner featuring a fireplace, finished with carpeted flooring, a radiator, double-glazed box-bay window to the front and an archway leading to the kitchen.
A great space for family dining.
Kitchen 6' 4" x 7' 2" ( 1.93m x 2.18m ) Fitted kitchen comprising of wall, base and drawer units, with an integrated electric hob, overhead extractor hood, oven, fridge/freezer and sink.
Finished with vinyl flooring.
Bedroom One 11' 7" x 9' 5" ( 3.53m x 2.87m ) Double bedroom finished with carpeted flooring, fitted wardrobes, a wall-mounted electric heater and double-glazed window to the front.
Bedroom Two 7' 3" x 8' 7" ( 2.21m x 2.62m ) Double bedroom finished with carpeted flooring, a wall-mounted electric heater and double-glazed window to the front.
Bathroom Three-piece suite comprising of a wash-hand basin, low-level w/c and double-shower. Finished with vinyl flooring, part-tiled walls, mobility aid handles and cabinet storage cupboards.
External Externally, the apartment benefits from plentiful communal parking reserved for residents and their visitors, a communal rotary washing line area, and beautifully maintained, wrap-around communal gardens.
We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.
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Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract.
The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants.
Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
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