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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · TN4 0NR
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About
Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac just off Southborough High Street, this well-presented one-bedroom ground floor apartment offers bright and well-proportioned accommodation throughout.
Accessed via a spacious communal entrance hall, the apartment comprises a private entrance hall with an entry phone system and access to all rooms.
The living room is a generous, light-filled space featuring a large bay sash window and an opening through to the kitchen, creating a practical layout for everyday living.
The modern fitted kitchen is finished with white wall and base units, complemented by work surfaces and tiled splashbacks.
Integrated appliances include an electric oven, gas hob with extractor hood and a stainless steel sink with drainer.
There is also space for a fridge and washing machine, with the gas boiler neatly housed within the kitchen.
The double bedroom overlooks the rear communal gardens and provides ample space for bedroom furniture.
The bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising a panelled bath with handheld shower attachment, pedestal wash basin and low-level WC, together with an extractor fan, wall-mounted storage cabinet and an obscured rear-facing window.
Externally, residents benefit from well-maintained communal gardens, mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs, together with an off-street residents' parking area to the rear.
The property is conveniently located within easy reach of Southborough High Street's shops and amenities, with good transport links to nearby Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas.
COMMUNAL ENTRANCE: Spacious communal entrance with wooden flooring and private entrance into the flat. ENTRANCE HALL: Carpeted with doors leading to all rooms and an entry phone intercom.
SITTING ROOM: Carpeted with a large bay sash window making the room light and airy. Radiator, space for seating furniture and an archway leading into the kitchen.
KITCHEN: Modern fitted kitchen with white wall and base cabinets with worktop over.
Fitted with an electric oven, gas hob with extractor hood over, stainless steel sink with drainer, tiled splashbacks, space for a fridge and washing machine, and housing the boiler.
BEDROOM: Carpeted with a large rear-facing sash window, space for a double bed and bedroom furniture, and a radiator.
BATHROOM: Fitted with a pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and a panelled bath with handheld shower attachment. Extractor fan, obscure rear-facing window, wall-mounted cabinet and vinyl flooring.
OUTSIDE: Communal rear garden with mature shrubs, mainly laid to lawn, together with a residents' off-street parking area to the rear.
SITUATION: The property is ideally situated in a popular residential part of Southborough close to local shops, bus services with good access to local schools, many within walking distance and a wide range of amenities.
The area is well known for its close proximity to many well regarded primary, secondary and grammar schools.
Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge town centres are respectively 1.7 miles and 2.6 miles distant offering a wider range of shopping facilities.
Mainline stations are located in both towns as well as in High Brooms, 0.9 miles away and all offer fast and frequent train services to London & the South Coast.
The property is also situated for access onto the A21 which provides a direct link onto the M25 London orbital motorway.
The area is also well served with good recreational facilities including Tunbridge Wells Sports and Indoor Tennis Centre in St Johns Road and the out of town Knights Park Leisure Centre which includes a tenpin bowling complex, multi screen cinema and private health club TENURE: Leasehold Lease - 99 Years from 2014 Service Charge - currently £1891.85 Per Annum Ground Rent - currently £150.00 Per Annum We advise all interested purchasers to contact their legal advisor and seek confirmation of these figures prior to an exchange of contract.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: B VIEWING: By appointment with Wood & Pilcher ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Broadband Coverage search Ofcom checker Mobile Phone Coverage search Ofcom checker Flood Risk - Check flooding history of a property England - Services - Mains Water, Gas, Electricity & Drainage Heating - Gas Central Heating ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with HMRC current legal requirements, we are required to carry out AML (Anti Money Laundering) checks on all purchasers once any offer has been accepted.
A nonrefundable administration fee of £30 + VAT (£36) will apply for each prospective purchaser.
Satisfactory AML results and evidence of funds and/or a mortgage AIP are required before any offer can be formally accepted and memorandum of sale issued.
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