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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · ST15 8QZ
For saleListed 410 days
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New price - no upward chain Location, location, location! If you are seeking a room with a view then this could well be the one.
A first floor one bedroom retirement apartment in a popular & sought after development in a canal side location on the southern fringe of Stone town centre.
The property is on the front of the development in a quiet position at the end of the building with open views over the canal to the front.
This is a compact but well proportioned property featuring a good size living room with canal side bay window with space for a small dining table, fitted kitchen, double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a stylish upgraded shower room with window to the side of the property.
This is a great retirement complex with a host of communal facilities and in a super location within strolling distance of the town centre.
Communal Entrance Communal reception area which has secure entry phone system. Entrance Hall Hallway with a large built-in airing / storage cupboard. Electric radiator.
Lounge (5.39 x 2.93m) A good size sitting room which has a upvc bay window to the front of the apartment enjoying views over the canal.
Feature fireplace with electric fire, centre lights & wall lights, TV aerial connection. The lounge has space for a small dining table & two chairs in the bay window.
Kitchen Small but perfectly formed! Galley style kitchen which has a range of wall & base cupboards with grey wood effect cabinet doors and co-ordinating work surfaces.
Fitted appliance comprise: Two ring stainless steel electric hob with extractor fan over and eye level electric oven, space for refrigerator & freezer.
Part ceramic tiled walls & tiled floor, sink unit with mixer tap.
Bedroom (3.80 x 2.71m) Spacious double bedroom which has a uPVC window to the front of the apartment overlooking the canal, built-in wardrobe. Electric radiator, wall lights & centre light.
Shower Room A stylish upgraded shower room which unusually for The Moorings, has a window to the side of the apartment.
There is a white suite comprising: Corner quadrant shower enclosure with frosted glass screen & thermostatic shower, was basin in vanity cupboard & WC.
Ceramic wall tiling to full height, electric heater.
Communal Facilities The Moorings is set in very pretty surroundings offering large well kept communal gardens alongside the Trent & Mersey canal.
There is a delightful residents lounge & communal laundry, library with computer and large storage room to the ground floor. Ample parking for residents to the rear.
General Information Services Mains water, electricity & drainage. Electric heating.
Tenure Leasehold 99 years from 1st January 1989 Service Charge £2,945.52 per annum (tbc) Ground Rent £ 438.92 per annum (tbc) Viewing by Appointment For sale by private treaty, subject to contract.
Vacant possession on completion
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