2-bedroom flat · IP5 2HJ
For saleListed 359 days
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RETIREMENT PROPERTY: This two-bedroom apartment is situated on the quiet first floor of Gressland Court and benefits from a fantastic outlook over the sports fields.
The front door opens into a spacious hallway with a large storage cupboard and an airing cupboard containing the hot water tank.
The bright living room has a feature electric fireplace, radiators and a Juliet balcony with double-glazed French doors. The master bedroom has a four-door built-in wardrobe with matching furniture.
The kitchen has a range of wall and base units with integrated appliances including a washer/dryer and dishwasher, and is equipped with a water softener and an electrically operated window.
The recently refurbished shower room is set up with a low-profile walk-in shower, pedestal wash basin and low-level WC.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: C EPC RATING: B MONTHLY SERVICE CHARGE: £783.00 SERVICE CHARGE PERIOD: 1 April 2026 - 31 March 2027 12 MONTH GROUND RENT: £514.56 (collected by Simarc Property Management Limited) GROUND RENT DUE FOR REVIEW: 01/03/2035 (collected by Simarc Property Management Limited) LENGTH OF LEASE: 999 Years from 31/03/2005 RESALE FEES: 1% to Reserve Fund LOCATION OVERVIEW: Type: Independent Living.
Properties: Constructed by Bovis Homes Ltd. Completed 2005. Comprising of: 28 x two bedroomed apartments 13 x one bedroomed apartments Services: Duty manager on site 24/7.
Emergency callouts between 10pm - 7am. One and half hour's service time per week. Restaurant facility offering a three-course lunch every day. Handyperson. Laundry service.
Facilities: Lift access to all levels, Owners' lounge, dining room, guest suite, hobbies room, landscaped gardens and car parking. Secure door entry system. Emergency alarm call system.
Accessibility: Gressland Court is a gated complex. All areas are wheelchair accessible.
Situated in the centre of Kesgrave, close to coffee shops, Tesco's, doctors' surgery, chemist, community centre, library, bowls club and hairdressers.
Lifestyle: Gressland Court has a busy owner-led social programme including weekly coffee mornings, bingo, quiz nights, cards, keep fit, local entertainers, garden games and craft afternoons.
New Owners are accepted over 65 years of age. Pets are welcome (subject to terms of the lease). Tenure: Leasehold 999 years from 2005.
Gressland Court Mead Drive Off Ropes Drive Kesgrave Ipswich IP5 2HJ
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