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See how verdicts work1-bedroom property · SO50 5LN
For saleListed 260 days
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About
Stanford Estate Agents are delighted to offer this beautifully presented, one double bedroom, ground floor retirement apartment located in central Eastleigh.
Catherine Court is a well-known McCarthy & Stone development of purpose built apartments for over 70's.
Internally the apartment comprises of a spacious lounge/diner with a UPVC double glazed door onto the patio, a beautifully presented modern kitchen and spacious bedroom with fitted mirrored wardrobe.
There is a large four piece bathroom with a walk in wet room style shower with fitted seat, panel enclosed bath, vanity wash hand basin with storage below and low level WC.
Externally this apartment comes with a patio seated area and enclosed by mature shrubbery.
Catherine Court has a multitude of communal rooms for socialising, these comprise of a large dining room and opposite there is a large lounge area, Situated close to these rooms you will find the function room fitted with bookshelves, games table and a pool table.
Catherine court also has a communal laundry room and parking spaces inside for mobility scooters. There is also a managers office if assistance is required.
Outside there is a delightful and well maintained courtyard garden with colourful flowers, mature plants, shrubs and trees. There is also a lovely communal roof terrace.
Car Parking (Permit Scheme) - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development.
Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the Estate Manager on site for availability.
Service Charge (Breakdown) * Cleaning of communal windows * Water rates for communal areas and apartments * Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas * 24 hour emergency call system * Upkeep of gardens and grounds * Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas * Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas * Buildings insurance * One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge Leasehold Information: Lease Length: 125 years from the 1st June 2012 Service charge: £10,384.57 per annum Ground Rent: £435 per annum Other Information:- Local Council: Eastleigh Borough Council: Council Tax Band: B Sellers Position: No Forward Chain
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