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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · CM2 7HF
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** ASKING PRICE OF £120,000 ** Offered with the added advantage of NO ONWARD CHAIN.
This well-presented one-bedroom ground floor retirement apartment, ideally located just 0.1 miles from The Vineyards.
The property provides comfortable and convenient accommodation, ideally suited to those seeking independent living in a peaceful and well-maintained setting.
The apartment benefits from a practical layout, with well-proportioned accommodation and easy ground floor access.
Further advantages include residential parking and nicely kept communal gardens, providing an attractive outdoor space for residents to enjoy.
Ideally suited to those looking to downsize, this appealing property offers comfortable retirement living in pleasant surroundings.
SERVICE CHARGE: £3,403.05 per annum GROUND RENT: £160.00 per annum LEASE LENGTH: 61 years remaining approx.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: B Entrance via Communal entrance door to: Communal Hall Access to: Entrance Hall 10'2 x 9'8.
Storage cupboards, textured ceiling with cornice coving, doors to accommodation. Living Room 14'1 x 10'4.
Double glazed window to side, radiator, textured ceiling with cornice coving, door to: Kitchen/Diner 14'1 x 6'1.
Double glazed window to side, range of base level units with work surfaces over, inset sink drainer unit, integrated Zanussi oven, inset electric hob, space for further appliances, range of matching eye level cupboards, tiled flooring, complementary tiled splash backs, textured ceiling.
Bedroom 15'3 x 9'1. Double glazed window to rear, range of fitted wardrobes with sliding doors, radiator, textured ceiling with cornice coving. Shower Room 7'1 x 6'3.
Suite comprising: walk-in shower with wall mounted shower, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, low level wc with push flush.
Heated chrome towel rail, laminate flooring, complementary tiling to walls, textured ceiling. Exterior Residents parking. Communal gardens.
Agents Note Please note that the bedroom has been virtually staged for marketing purposes only.
Buyers Information Pack Please see below the link to access the Buyers Information Pack/TA forms: ad893a6a5a
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