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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · DE14 3HN
Listing removedReduced £10k (−10.5%) on 27 MayListed 242 days
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Located in Branston within the desirable Golf Course Fairways development an Ideal first purchase or buy to let.
This ground floor apartment's accommodation briefly comprises of a communal entrance hall, lounge on the front aspect of the building, fitted kitchen, good sized double bedroom with built in wardrobe and a fitted bathroom.
Outside there is allocated parking areas together with communal lawn garden. The interior is uPVC double glazed and has electric heaters. NO UPWARD CHAIN.
The Accommodation - Situated within a modern apartment block in the heart of Branston, and conveniently positioned close to Branston Golf & Country Club, this ground-floor apartment offers comfortable and practical accommodation, ideal for first- or second-time buyers.
The apartment is accessed via a communal entrance door with secure intercom system, with a private entrance door opening directly into the lounge.
The lounge enjoys laminate flooring, a UPVC double-glazed window to the front elevation, a built-in cupboard housing the hot water immersion heater, and a wall-mounted electric storage heater.
Leading off the lounge is the fitted kitchen, which offers a stainless steel single drainer sink unit with preparation work surfaces, built-in oven with electric hob, space for a fridge freezer and washing machine, along with an electric heater and UPVC double-glazed window.
The main double bedroom is positioned on the front aspect of the apartment and benefits from a built-in wardrobe, electric heater and UPVC double-glazed window.
The bathroom is fitted with a three-piece white suite comprising a low-level WC, hand wash basin and panel bath with electric shower over, complemented by tiled walls.
Externally, the property benefits from an allocated parking space within the shared parking area.
The apartment is ideally located within the heart of Branston, offering easy access to local amenities, Burton-on-Trent town centre and the A38 commuter route.
All viewings are strictly by appointment only.
Lounge - 3.63m x 3.48m (11'11 x 11'5) - Kitchen - 3.30m x 1.75m (10'10 x 5'9) - Bedroom - 3.23m max x 2.90m max (10'7 max x 9'6 max) - Bathroom - Communal Parking - Leasehold - The apartment is leasehold with a start date 23/03/1995 to 01/01/2994 with approximately 968 years remaining, The combined service change and ground rent for 2025 - 2026 is around £150 pcm, subject to annual review.
Information supplied by the vendor and your legal conveyance solicitor is to confirm these figure during the purchase process before exchange of contracts.
Property construction: Standard Parking: Communal Parking Electricity supply: Mains Water supply: Mains Sewerage: Mains Heating: Electric Wall Heaters Council Tax Band: A Local Authority: East Staffordshire Borough Council Broadband type: TBC - See Ofcom link for speed: Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link Useful Websites: An on-site management fee may apply to all modern or new developments.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Requirements In line with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, all purchasers and, where applicable, cash donors are required to complete AML identity and source-of-funds checks once an offer is accepted.
These checks are carried out via “Thirdfort” and do not affect your credit rating.
A non-refundable compliance fee of £36.00 including VAT applies per person (with an additional fee of £36.00 per individual/ cash donor). Full details are set out in our PDF brochure.
Please ensure you have viewed the agent’s full PDF branded brochure for full information, selective licence areas and charges regarding the proposed purchase of the property and not rely on third party website information supplied before actioning the purchase process.
The property information provided by Nicholas Humphrey Estate Agents is based on enquiries made of the vendor and from information available in the public domain.
If there is any point on which you require further clarification, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you.
Please note if your enquiry is of a legal or structural nature, we advise you to seek advice from a qualified professional in their relevant field.
Draft details awaiting vendor approval and subject to change
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