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About
A well presented one bedroom first floor apartment for the over 55's within this very conveniently located City centre development.
Shops, cafes and restaurants as well as Doctors surgeries and all other amenities are close at hand.
Davis Court also benefits from a resident manager, 24 hour emergency monitoring system, organised events in the communal lounge, guest accommodation for friends and relatives, residents parking and a long lease.
Entrance Hall Hardwood front door. Storage cupboard with fuse box. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, cold water tank and shelving. Electric heater. Newly fitted carpet.
Living Room Double glazed bay window to front. Electric heater. Newly fitted carpet. Archway through to:- Kitchen A fitted range of base and wall mounted units with roll edge work surfaces.
Stainless steel sink unit. Tiled splash backs. John Lewis electric fan oven. AEG hob. Extractor fan. Plumbed for washing machine. Space for fridge/freezer. Vinyl flooring. Electric heater.
Bedroom Double glazed window to front. Fitted wardrobe. Electric heater. Newly fitted carpet. Bathoom Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Bath with Triton electric shower. Electric heater.
Wall mirror. Extractor fan. Vinyl flooring. Communal Lounge Large communal Lounge area hosting various social events detailed on the notice boards to include kitchen.
Second smaller communal lounge located in the lower block. Two communal drying rooms. Paking Residents and guest parking.
Service Charge £836.45 quarterly to include 24 hour monitoring service and full time manager. Lease 151 years remaining. Ground Rent Not applicable.
Value & comps
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Returns
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