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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · WD17 2NU
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Summary ** no upper chain - sold as seen ** renewed 99 year lease on completion ** over 60's retirement flat ** affordable home ownership scheme ** town centre location ** well-presented throughout ** excellent transport links ** communal facilities, gardens & residents parking ** description ** no upper chain - sold as seen ** Connells are pleased to bring this well-presented first floor over 60's retirement flat ideally located in Central Watford, a 'stone's throw' from Watford High Street with its range of local amenities, including shops, and restaurants, bus station and train station all within walking distance.
The property is located on the first floor boasts an entrance hall, a reasonable-sized living room, bedroom, a bathroom and a kitchen.
Set within a retirement complex, there are a wide range of community amenities, including social/function rooms, on-site scheme manager, off-street residence parking, well equipped communal laundry room and communal gardens.
For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact Connells today.
Agents Note Please be advised that these details are produced to the best of our knowledge from a visual inspection of the property, and due to the nature of the sale have not been confirmed as correct.
We advise you satisfy yourself in relation to the boundaries, condition and services prior to proceeding.
Agents Note Affordable home ownership scheme: Price based on 70% shared equity of the open market value. The 30% share not purchased is a 'payment discount' which is locked into the property.
Owners do not pay any rent to Home Group on the percentage not purchased but they must pay a service charge.
Communal Entrance Hall Communal entrance door, phone entry system, lift and stairs to all floors. Entrance Hall Front door, security entry-phone, storage cupboard.
Living Room 16' 6" x 10' 6" ( 5.03m x 3.20m ) Window to front aspect, radiator, telephone point, television point.
Kitchen 8' 2" x 7' 8" ( 2.49m x 2.34m ) Fitted kitchen comprising wall and base units with work surfaces and tiling to complement, window to front aspect, sink with drainer, electric oven and hob with extractor hood.
Plumbing for washing machine, space for under-counter fridge/freezer, wall mounted combi-boiler. Bedroom One 17' 6" x 8' 3" ( 5.33m x 2.51m ) Window to front aspect, radiator.
Bathroom Bath with mixer taps and overhead shower, wash hand basin, heated hand towel rail, extractor fan, low level WC. Outside Communal Gardens Access to landscaped communal gardens.
Communal Facilities Laundry room comprised of washing machines for resident's. Communal lounge area hosting an array of social activities. Parking Off-street parking for residents and visitors.
Lease details are currently being compiled. For further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs. 1.
Money laundering regulations - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract. 3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.
Value & comps
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About 16, Dyson Court, 184, Lower High Street, Watford
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