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Summary Connells are delighted to offer this 1 bedroom retirement apartment in the sought-after Royal Lodge development in Gillingham.
Offered with no onward chain, the property benefits from private parking, communal facilities and a patio area, making it an ideal low-maintenance home. View now!
Description Connells are pleased to present to the market this well-appointed 1 bedroom apartment situated within the sought-after Royal Lodge development in Gillingham, Dorset.
Offered with no onward chain, this property is ideal for those seeking a low-maintenance home in a welcoming community setting.
The accommodation comprises an entrance hall with useful storage, a fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, and a bright lounge with a door leading to the rear of the property.
The bedroom benefits from integrated wardrobes, while the bathroom is fitted with a shower cubicle. Externally, residents can enjoy a communal patio area, perfect for relaxing and socialising.
Royal Lodge also offers excellent communal facilities including a residents' lounge and communal kitchen.
Further benefits include private parking and a convenient location close to local amenities and transport links.
Royal Lodge requires at least one resident of the apartment to be aged 60 or over, with any second resident required to be aged 55 or over.
Please note that an aml fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks.
Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead. Entrance Hall Electric heater, Storage cupboard, Call bell.
Living Room Window to rear of the property, Door to the rear of the property, Electric Heater, Electric Fireplace.
Kitchen Window to rear of the property, Wall and base units, Electric heater, 1 Bowl sink and drainer, Integrated Oven, Hob, Fridge and Freezer, Extractor hood.
Bedroom 1 Window to rear of the property, Electric heater, TV Point, Integrated Wardrobe. Bathroom WC, Hand wash basin, Shower cubicle, Heated towel rail, Shaver point.
Agents Notes Please be aware that the information we have about this property is limited.
If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the branch and we will endeavour to check for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
The sale of this property is subject to receipt of Grant of Probate. Please obtain an update from the branch with regards to the potential timeframes involved.
We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.
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Money laundering regulations - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract. 3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.
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