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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · CB11 3GZ
For saleListed 64 days
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About
A beautifully appointed second floor two bed retirement apartment positioned in a central and favourable location within the town.
The property offers bright and well proportioned living accommodation throughout, offered with no onward chain. Ground Floor Communal Entrance Hall Staircase and lift to upper floors.
Second Floor Private Entrance Hall Entrance door, built-in storage cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, doors to adjoining rooms.
Reception Room A dual aspect room with windows to the side and front aspects and feature electric fireplace.
Door to: Kitchen Fitted with a range of base and eye level units with work surface over, sink unit, electric oven and induction hob with extractor hood over, fridge freezer and washing machine.
Window to the side aspect. Bedroom 1 Window to the front aspect, built-in wardrobes and a walk-in wardrobe with shelving and hanging rails.
Door to: En Suite Comprising panelled bath with shower over, low level WC, wash basin with vanity unit beneath and heated towel rail. Obscure glazed window to the front aspect.
Bedroom 2 Access to the loft space and window to the side aspect. Shower Room Comprising shower enclosure, low level WC, ceramic wash basin and heated towel rail.
Amenities There are beautiful landscaped communal gardens, mobility scooter charging points, resident parking available to rent and free parking for visitors.
The secure apartments are served by an intruder alarm and camera entry system, with a lift to all floors.
In addition, there is a house manager, 24 hour emergency call system, communal sitting room and a guest suite for visitors (at an additional cost).
Leasehold Term: 125 years from and including 1 June 2012 (110 years remaining) Ground Rent: £495 p.a. Service Charge: £6,398.40 p.a.
Service charge covers: •Underfloor heating •Building insurance, water, and sewerage rates •A 24-hour emergency call system •The employment of McCarthy Stone’s on-site House Manager who runs the development, brings together the community and is the point of contact for homeowners and their families •Door camera entry security systems and monitored fire alarms •All maintenance of the building and grounds, including window cleaning, gardening and upkeep of the building exteriors and communal areas •Maintaining lifts, heating, and lighting in communal areas •Contingency fund •Guest suite (additional charge £25.00 per night) Purchaser must be over the age of 60.
Viewings By appointment through the Agents.
Value & comps
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Returns
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About 21 Gabriel Court, South Road, Saffron Walden
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