1-bedroom house · CB11 3HS
Sold STCListed 136 days
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About
A one bedroom, top floor retirement apartment with a charming view over the common. The property offers bright and well-proportioned accommodation, together with a refitted kitchen and shower room.
No upward chain. Farmadine House - Farmadine House is a retirement complex with a house manager, a communal sitting room, laundry room, car parking and communal gardens.
There is a double guest room available for a nightly charge. Ground Floor - Communal Entrance - Security intercom system, access to the communal facilities and lift and staircase to upper floors.
Second Floor - Private Entrance Hall - Entrance door, built-in storage cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, doors to adjoining rooms.
Sitting Room - Secondary glazed sash window to the front aspect and intercom entry system.
Opening to:- Kitchen - Fitted with a range of base and eye level units with stainless steel sink, space for fridge freezer, washing machine/tumble dryer, oven.
Bedroom - Secondary glazed sash window to the front aspect, built-in wardrobes.
Shower Room - Comprising ceramic wash basin with vanity cupboard beneath, low level WC with hidden cistern, large walk-in shower enclosure with shower attachment, heated towel rail, tiled floor.
Outside - Farmadine House has its own communal gardens and car parking.
Leasehold - Lease Length - 125 years from 1 July 1986 (86 years remaining) Ground Rent - Included within the service charge Service Charge - £270 per month Viewings - By appointment through the Agents.
Value & comps
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