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Listing removedReduced £30k (−16.7%) on 12 SepListed 1355 days
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** sold, subject to contract ** Philip Laney & Jolly Worcestershire are delighted to offer a wonderfully appointed and presented two double bedroom retirement apartment overlooking the communal gardens to the rear.
Whiston Court is a prestigious development of purpose built retirement homes in White Ladies Close within easy access to the centre of Worcester.
A perfect opportunity to benefit from a charitable organisation dedicated to providing homes for the over 55's where you will be surrounded by a caring community of likeminded individuals allowing you to immerse yourself as much as you wish with other people from the development which creates that real community feel to your living.
With use of the communal dining room, lounges and garden space at your convenience.
The property itself can be accessed via stairs or lift and has its own private landing opening to the entrance hallway that is welcomed with natural light from the front and rear aspect.
The property has just been recently decorated and had new carpets laid to all of the rooms and is offered with no onward chain.
Please click the following link for more information EPC:B Council Tax Band D - Tenure Leasehold Summary Of Facilities Utility bills included in the monthly living costs Main meals, one hour cleaning a week (additional cleaning is available at a reasonable charge) Guest suite for visitors at a reasonable charge.
Residents lounge and dining room. Large bathroom available for use by the residents including a hoist-assisted bath. Maintenance free garden and activity room.
Community Manager on site, 24 Hour support and CCTV security entrance system Health and beauty suite On site activities and daily coffee morning.
Ground Floor Security doors leading to the communal entrance hall Communal Entrance Hall Mobility store room, post boxes and doors leading to the lift access and communal areas.
Residents Lounge Spacious area with ample soft seating and inviting fireplace. Doors open to the communal garden.
Residents Dining Room Light and airy room for residents to enjoy a two course homemade meal every day (included within the service charge).
Hairdressing Room Hair and beauty room available to all residents. Games/Meeting Room Wide selection of board games, puzzles and piano.
Both the meeting room and the games room can be used subject to permission for private functions. Second Floor Accessed via the communal lift leading to the private entrance landing.
Entrance Hall Spacious and inviting hall with emergency pull cord, storage cupboard, smoke alarm and intercom system. Doors to all rooms laid with new carpet.
Living Room Double glazed window to the rear aspect overlooking the rear garden creating light living/dining space. Ceiling light point, radiator, TV and Telephone point.
Laid with new carpet Kitchen Area Matching high gloss wall and base units and quality integrated appliances including Zanussi ceramic hob, oven, extractor over, slimline dishwasher, washer/dryer and integrated fridge freezer.
Built in steel sink, four ceiling spotlights and vinyl flooring. Main Bedroom Double glazed window. Ceiling light, radiator, door to the en-suite. Laid with new carpet.
Shower Room/En-Suite Wet room area with glazed screen and shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, emergency pull cord, low level WC, shaver light point, radiator and two spotlights.
Additional door to hallway. Obscure double glazed window to the rear aspect Bedroom Two Two double glazed windows to the rear aspect, ceiling light point and radiator. Laid with new carpet.
Communal Gardens Landscaped and private walled garden which is laid to lawn with patio seating areas.
Parking On site residents parking (available at an additional cost and subject to availability at the time of purchase).
Tenure We understand (subject to legal verification) that the property is Leasehold. Ground Rent payable £250.00 per annum.
The lease was initially for 125 years from the date the lease was agreed in April 2016 The approximate service charge for a single occupant is £884 per month and for double occupancy it is £1,430 per month.
£1,430 pcm double occupancy £884 pcm single occupancy Verifying Id Under The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, the Agent is legally obliged to verify the identity of all buyers and sellers.
In the first instance, we will ask you to provide legally recognised photographic identification (Passport, photographic driver’s licence, etc.) and documentary proof of address (utility bill, bank/mortgage statement, council tax bill etc).
We will also use a third party electronic verification system in addition to this having obtained your identity documents.
This allows them to verify you from basic details using electronic data, however it is not a credit check and will have no effect on you or your credit history.
They may also use your details in the future to assist other companies for verification purposes.
Council Tax Worcester We understand the council tax band presently to be : D Worcester Council (Council Tax may be subject to alteration upon change of ownership and should be checked with the local authority).
Floor Plan This plan is included as a service to our customers and is intended as a guide to layout only. Dimensions are approximate and not to scale.
Financial Services Please note that any offer made on a property marketed by Philip Laney and Jolly will need to be qualified by Whiteoak Mortgages in order to demonstrate due diligence on behalf of our clients.
For an indication of possible mortgage products please complete the following link; Philip Laney and Jolly reserve the right to earn a referral fee from various third party providers recommended to the client if instructed, services include; conveyancing, mortgage services, removals.
Broadband We understand currently Ultra Full Fibre Broadband (also known as fibre to the premises) is available at this property.
You can check and confirm the type of Broadband availability using the Openreach fibre checker Mobile Coverage Mobile phone signal availability can be checked via Ofcom Mobile & Broadband checker on their website.
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