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WILLIAMS and DONOVAN *REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE* offered for sale with NO ONWARD CHAIN and situated in the heart of South Benfleet in a purpose built complex, is this two bedroom ground floor RETIREMENT APARTMENT.
The property is in a highly sought after location within easy reach of all local amenities including shops, bus routes, park and station. Council Tax Band - C. Lease length - 99 years approx.
Service charges - £3,551.80 per annum approx. Ground rent - £410 per annum approx. EPC rating - C.
Our ref: 14902 Full Description WILLIAMS & DONOVAN are delighted to offer for sale this two bedroom ground floor RETIREMENT APARTMENT, which is situated in the heart of South Benflee.
The property is in a purpose built complex, in a highly sought after location within easy reach of all local amenities including shops, bus routes, park and station. Council Tax Band - C.
Accommodation comprises: Entrance via secure communal entry door to COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL with lifts and stairs to further accommodation. COMMUNAL LOUNGE and KITCHEN for use by the residents.
Access to GUEST BEDROOM SUITE, which is available for residents' guests at a small fee. All rooms within the apartment have a Careline pull cord.
Personal entry door to: HALLWAY Skimmed ceiling. Double glazed window to rear aspect. Built in storage cupboard. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Electric radiator.
Doors LOUNGE 15' 1" x 9' 10" (4.6m x 3m) Skimmed ceiling. Double glazed windows to front aspect. Electric KITCHEN 7' 7" x 6' 8" (2.31m x 2.03m) Skimmed ceiling. Spotlight insets.
Double glazed window to rear aspect. Range of base and eye level units. Roll edged working surfaces. Inset stainless steel sink drainer.
Inset 4 ring electric hob with extractor hood above and electric oven under. Integrated fridge/freezer. Space and plumbing for washing machine.
Tiled BEDROOM ONE 15' 1" reducing to 10' 2" x 9' 6" (4.6m > 3.1m x 2.9m) Skimmed ceiling. Double glazed window to front aspect. Built in wardrobes.
Electric BEDROOM TWO 10' 3" x 7' 7" (3.12m x 2.31m) Skimmed ceiling. Double glazed window to rear aspect. Electric SHOWER ROOM 7' 4" x 5' 7" (2.24m x 1.7m) Skimmed ceiling.
Spotlight insets. Obscure double glazed window to side aspect. Three piece suite comprising close coupled w/c, hand wash basin with storage beneath and double shower cubicle with mixer shower.
Electric radiator. Part tiled walls. Extractor OUTSIDE OF PROPERTY: Communal grounds which includes communal parking. Communal seating areas.
Covered storage facility with power to enable mobility scooter charging. Electrically operated security gates. Separate pedestrian entry gate. Agent's Note: Lease length approx.
99 years Service/Maintenance charges - approx. £3,702.34 per annum including buildings insurance, water and sewage charges Ground rent - approx. £500 per annum
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