2-bedroom flat · CF14 1EE
For saleListed 21 days
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Large, Traditional, Two Bedroom, Top Floor Flat situated in a pleasant and convenient position just off The Philog as being part of Merthyr Road within walking distance of Whitchurch Village and useful shops within easy reach.
Ample recreation space is also very close by at Whitchurch Common and the flat has access to other facilities across North Cardiff.
Cardiff City Centre is within three miles and can be accessed by bus routes from The Philog or there is a rail service nearby. Local schools include the ever-popular Whitchurch High School.
The property a Large Top Floor, Two-Bedroom Flat situated at the top of a well maintained, modern block, being one of two, has the benefit of gas central heating via a Combination boiler together with uPVC double glazing to all the windows and has the benefit of very well-proportioned rooms.
There is an existing Maintenance Company in force and the owner has a share in the Freehold.
Briefly Comprising: Hallway, Large Lounge, Fitted Kitchen, and Two Large Bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and recently Fitted Bathroom with Large walk-in Shower.
The property is set in its own maintained grounds with gardens to surround with a garage in a separate block at the top of the development.
L A R G E T W O B E D R O O M T O P F L O O R F L A T N O C H A I N PRICE GUIDE: Offers around £210,000 Page Two 18 Retford Court, cont/d… ACCOMMODATION: Measurements have been taken with an electronic laser measure and may be approximate.
They do not normally include bays, alcoves or raised flooring unless they form part of the living space or are otherwise stated HALL: (3’ x 9’8) Recess cupboard on left hand side with electric meters, cupboard adjacent to kitchen and bathroom.
Coving, mains smoke alarm, wall light and heating controls. LOUNGE: (12’5 x 17’5) Double glazed uPVC balcony doors to rear with extensive view across west and north Cardiff, curtain pole above.
Large double glazed uPVC window, coving, two ceiling light fittings and radiator.
KITCHEN: (11’8 x 7’5) Double glazed uPVC window to front, fitted venetian blind, range of fitted units comprising, cupboards, drawers and roll top work surfaces, built-in sink unit with mixer tap, space for washing machine, gas hob with extractor over and oven under, space for large fridge/freezer, part wall tiling and four spot ceiling light fitting, heat alarm and mains smoke alarm.
CENTRAL LOBBY: Coving, ceiling light and mains smoke alarm. MAIN BEDROOM ONE: (14’2 x 10’9” inc.
wardrobe space) Double glazed uPVC window to rear with curtain pole above, boiler cupboard is recess cupboard in corner by door with Combination boiler. Built-in wardrobes.
BEDROOM TWO: (13’9 x 10’9) Double glazed uPVC window to front with open view, curtain pole above, built-in wardrobes with hanging rail and cupboard over.
BATHROOM: (9’9 x 5’5) Double glazed uPVC frosted window to front. Modern suite in white comprising: Walk-in shower with sliding shower door, mains thermostatic shower, low flush close coupled w.c.
wash hand basin, fully tiled walls with grey trim, radiator, ceiling light fitting and vinyl floor covering.
TENURE: We understand the tenure to be leasehold for 999 years from 1998 and the owner has a share of the Freehold Management Company, but you should have this checked by your own legal adviser.
NB: There are power points throughout.
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