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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · RH15 0SY
Sold STCListed 38 days
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About
An opportunity to acquire a particularly large and stunning penthouse apartment (60 years and over) with vacant possession, located within the highly desirable St Georges retirement village.
The light and spacious accommodation is in very good order throughout and comprises; reception hall, lounge/dining room, well fitted kitchen, master bedroom with ensuite facilities, a further double bedroom and a main bathroom.
The primary rooms provide stunning views over the development and open countryside beyond whilst further attributes include gas fired central heating and double glazing throughout.
The extensive communal grounds extend to around 250 acres with a lake. The excellent on site facilities provide a well stocked shop, restaurant, library, bowling green, croquet lawns and allotments.
The superb leisure complex has a café, indoor swimming pool with spa area, gym, games room, hair salon and treatment room. Stairs or lift rising to the 2nd floor.
Entrance hall with 2 storage cupboards and airing cupboard. The large dual aspect lounge/dining room is a particular feature with fireplace, electric heater and stunning far reaching views.
Archway to the well fitted kitchen which benefits from 2 Velux windows and integrated appliances to include a double oven, hob, dishwasher and fridge/freezer.
The bay fronted master bedroom is also a particularly good size with views over the fields, built in wardrobes/cupboards and an ensuite shower room.
The generous guest bedroom also has built in wardrobes with a hidden pull out single bed. Again the main bathroom with Velux window is unusually large.
Benefits include gas fired central heating (the Worcester boiler is located in the kitchen) and uPVC framed double glazed windows.
Lease: 125 years from 2008 Maintenance: £8098.88 per annum Ground Rent: £300 per annum Parking: £1 per day (need to apply for a permit) EPC Rating: B
Value & comps
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