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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · RH10 3GP
For saleReduced £10k (−3.6%) on 26 OctListed 250 days
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About
The Property Tucked away in a quiet cul de sac on the ever popular Forge Wood development, this spacious and well presented two bedroom ground floor apartment offers modern, low maintenance living in a highly convenient location.
Accessed via a secure communal entrance with entry phone system, the apartment itself opens into a welcoming entrance hall with a useful built in storage cupboard—ideal for coats, shoes and everyday essentials.
The heart of the home is the bright and versatile open plan kitchen, living and dining space, designed perfectly for both relaxing and entertaining.
The living area provides generous room for comfortable seating, while the offset dining area easily accommodates a table and chairs for everyday meals or hosting guests.
The contemporary fitted kitchen sits seamlessly within the space and features an extensive range of base and wall units, complementary work surfaces and integrated appliances.
There is also scope to add a small island, should you wish to further enhance the layout.
The accommodation continues with two well proportioned double bedrooms, both offering flexible space for furnishings, home working or guest use.
A modern, well finished bathroom completes the internal layout.
Externally, the property benefits from one allocated parking space and access to well maintained communal gardens, providing pleasant outdoor space to enjoy without the upkeep.
An ideal purchase for first time buyers, downsizers or investors alike, this attractive apartment combines a peaceful setting with modern design and excellent local amenities close by.
Location Situated on the outskirts of Crawley's town centre, Forge Wood has access to a range of amenities that will please the entire family.
Forge Wood's ideal location makes it a great place for commuters, with routes into London Bridge Station taking just 35 minutes from Three Bridges station.
Plus, for the adventurer within us all, Gatwick Airport is located nearby. About Crawley Located close to Gatwick Airport, Crawley is one of the fastest-growing towns in the south of England.
On your doorstep Crawley town centre, just 3.4 miles from Forge Wood plays host to a variety of amenities including a large selection of supermarkets and a shopping centre, as well as restaurants, bars, cinemas, entertainment, sports and leisure facilities.
There are also weekly street markets selling everything from accessories and quality plants to fresh fruit, vegetables and cuts of meat. There is also a selection of schools for all ages close by.
Enjoying life at Forge Wood Situated on the outskirts of Crawley’s animated town centre, Forge Wood is set in a tree lined rural location and has access to a range of amenities that will please the entire family.
From a more immediate standpoint, you can take in the glorious countryside views from one of the local pubs and enjoy a bite to eat or head further into the town centre for something different.
Getting out and about Getting out and about is simple from Forge Wood - Crawley town centre is only a few miles away while Gatwick Airport is less than a mile away, for those wishing to travel further afield.
Gatwick Train Station is ideal for commuters as it offers quick services to London Victoria, Blackfriars and London Bridge.
There is also easy access to the M23 motorway stretching from Crawley, Gatwick Airport and the M25 motorway with routes into London.
Lease Information The following information has been supplied by the owners, buyers and legal representatives should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the information provided.
Lease 125 years from 2017 so 116 years remaining.
Ground Rent £225.00 pa Service Charge £152.00 pcm £1824.00 pa This includes maintenance charges of the building (which includes Building Insurance, window cleaning every 3 months, cleaning of communal areas in the building, bin storage and cycle store, electricity bill of communal areas, repairing work, fire alarm service, reserve fund etc..) and Service charges of the Forge Wood estate.
Services All mains services are connected, Gas, Electricity, Water, Drainage.
Age of Boiler - 2019 Location of Boiler - Fitted cupboard in kitchen area Property ownership information Ground rent review period: Every 10 years Service charge review period: Every 1 year Lease end date: 25/09/2142 Property ownership information Ground rent review period: Every 10 years Service charge review period: Every 1 year Lease end date: 27/09/2142 Property Description Disclaimer This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract.
It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as 'draft'.
Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it.
If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view.
All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks.
Our partner, Lifetime Legal Limited, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer.
You’ll need to pay this to Lifetime Legal and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale.
The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required, and includes a range of benefits.
Purplebricks will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in providing these checks.
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