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A rarely available top floor two bedroom retirement flat with spacious and well presented accommodation in this popular purpose built complex for the over 60s.
A SPACIOUS TOP FLOOR RETIREMENT FLAT FOR THE OVER 60s | COMMUNAL HALL AND LANDING | ENTRANCE HALL | LOUNGE/DINING ROOM | KITCHEN | 2 BEDROOMS | SHOWER ROOM | WELL KEPT COMMUNAL GARDENS | RESIDENTS PARKING | RESIDENTS LOUNGE | LIFT TO ALL FLOORS | GUEST SUITE | LAUNDRY ROOM | ELECTRIC HEATING | DOUBLE GLAZING | COUNCIL TAX: BAND C | EPC: BAND D SITUATION: Shaftesbury Court is situated at the northern end of the town.
Uckfield offers an extensive range of shops, bars, restaurants, leisure centre/swimming pool complex and an excellent cinema.
There are bus stops close by with a regular service to Lewes, Brighton and Tunbridge Wells and Uckfield station provides rail links to London Bridge and East Croydon.
DESCRIPTION: A rarely available top floor retirement flat with light and spacious accommodation in this well run retirement complex.
The property has electric heating, double glazing and is offered with vacant possession.
An inspection is recommended and the accommodation is arranged as follows: Communal Hallway and Landing with a lift to all floors.
Entrance Hall with shelved storage cupboard, airing cupboard with hot and cold water tanks and slatted shelving, further storage cupboard.
There is a really good sized Lounge/Dining Room with Juliet balcony with double doors and views to the west, timber fire surround with electric fire.
The adjoining Kitchen has been nicely re-fitted with range of base and wall cupboard and drawer units with work surfaces over, Butler sink, built in oven and microwave, 4 ring hob with extractor over and built in fridge and freezer.
There are two Bedrooms overlooking the front of the building, one with range of built in mirror fronted wardrobes.
Shower Room with easy access walk in shower, WC, wash basin, built in cupboard, non-slip flooring and heated towel rail.
There are attractive grounds surrounding Shaftesbury Court for the use of the residents with various seating areas and lawns interspersed with trees and shrubs and pond to the rear.
NOTE: Shaftesbury Court has a spacious communal lounge for the use of the residents and there are various organised activities.
There is a Laundry Room with washing machines and tumble dryers and a guest suite which can be booked with the onsite manager. There are two car parking areas for residents and visitors.
We understand that the property has a 99 year lease from 1987. The service charge is £2,017.12 per half year as at June 2025.
Verification of this should be sought by the legal representative acting for the buyer.
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