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About
Situated in a prime position on the Ground Floor is this apartment in an 60 years plus prestigious and stylish development known as Mellor Lodge offering independent retirement living.
The development is conveniently positioned within walking distance into the centre of the market town of Uttoxeter which has good local amenities including several supermarkets, shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and sports and leisure facilities.
The property is being sold with no upward chain and in brief comprises: Lounge diner, fitted kitchen, double bedroom and shower room.
Mellor Lodge has the advantage of Lodge Manager, lifts and stairs to all floors, Residents' lounge. Hallway With doors off to Shower Room, Lounge, Bedroom and large store cupboard.
Lounge (3.12 x 6.12 (10'2" x 20'0")) Having double glazed door; double glazed window; wall mounted electric heater; feature fireplace housing an electric fire.
Kitchen (2.46 x 2.29 (8'0" x 7'6")) A fitted kitchen comprising stainless steel sink and drainer set in a base unit, further base and wall units, complementary work surface, integrated electric oven, hob with cooker hood over, integrated fridge and freezer, complementary tiling, double glazed window.
Bedroom One (5.31 x 2.80 (17'5" x 9'2")) Having double glazed window, built in mirror door wardrobes, wall mounted electric heater.
Shower Room Having enclosed shower cubicle with wall mounted shower, wash hand basin set in a vanity unit, low level W/C, electric towel rail, complementary wall and floor tiling.
Communal Areas Communal gardens together with car parking facility. There is a communal laundry room, an on-site Lodge Manager.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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