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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · OX26 6DT
For saleListed 613 days
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GENERAL COMMENT: This property forms part of what was an award-winning development at the time of conversion from a manor house to a retirement living complex.
The properties in the old manor itself, as this one is, are both more spacious and prestigious than those built in the grounds.
The property is located within easy walking distance of the town centre with all its amenities and shopping facilities.
Like all properties of its type it is subject to maintenance charges for upkeep staffing and insurance.
GRAND COMMUNAL ENTRANCE: Through the main front door sited in the pillared porch and with the original grand staircase to the first floor.
SHARED LANDING: Providing access to the back staircase from the main grand landing and also to flat 3 alone. Apartment: (In order of room layout).
HALLWAY: Plain plaster tall ceiling, radiator, two sets of double cupboards, head height shelf. BEDROOM: 11'10 increasing to 12'4 x 10'0.
Side aspect period sash window, plain plaster tall ceiling, exposed beam, radiator, two built in double wardrobes, TV/FM point. SHOWER ROOM: 9'6 x 4'10.
Plain plaster tall ceiling, extractor fan, vinyl flooring, radiator, large shower enclosure with thermostatic shower, close coupled wc, bidet, pedestal wash hand basin. KITCHEN: 14'9 x 7'2.
Side aspect period sash window, plain plaster tall ceiling, exposed beam, airing cupboard enclosing boiler.
Range of base and wall units with laminate worktops and tiled surrounds, fan oven/grill, four ring ceramic electric hob, 1½ bowl sink, spaces for fridge and freezer. SITTING ROOM: 17'11 x 12'9.
Side and rear aspect period sash windows, exposed beam, coving, plain plaster tall ceiling, two radiators, TV/FM point, cast iron fireplace (refer to photograph).
Communal Grounds: There are formal gardens to the rear and side of the property, a fishpond in the middle of the quadrangle which is which lies in front of the communal sun terrace.
Communal Facilities: There is a guest room available (subject to booking) for a nominal fee for those wanting to have visitors seeking to stay overnight.
Key Facts for Buyers: EPC Rating D (59) Council Tax Band D (approx. £2,170 per annum). Lease Details: 999 year lease from 16 April 1992 with a current service charge of £310.76 per month.
Service charge proportion is 3.7039% (subject to variation within Clause 8). There is a deferred service charge proportion of 0.5%.
Value & comps
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