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See how verdicts work1-bedroom house · RG4 7SN
Listing removedReduced £10k (−11.1%) on 25 MayListed 388 days
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About
SOLD BY NICHOLAS ESTATE AGENTS & NEA LETTINGS: A retirement apartment situated on the first floor of this popular development for the over 65's set within the heart of Caversham located only moments from the shops and the River Thames.
The property benefits from one double bedroom, bathroom, large living room, bathroom and kitchen.
There is a part time on site warden, off road parking, residents lounge and kitchen, guest suite for visitors and communal gardens. Offered with no onward chain.
Communal Entrance - A good sized communal entrance through the residents lounge, stairs and lift to the first floor. Hallway - A good sized hallway, carpeted and cupboard housing the hot water system.
Doors to living room, bedroom and bathroom. Bedroom - A larger than average double bedroom with carpet, fitted wardrobe and window overlooking communal grounds.
Bathroom - A large carpeted bathroom with window overlooking the side of the development. Three piece suite comprising of wash hand basin set into vanity unit, bath with shower over and W.C.
Living Room - A spacious living room with carpet, window overlooking communal grounds and double doors to kitchen.
Kitchen - A good size kitchen with vinyl flooring, ample eye and base level units, electric oven and hob, and window overlooking communal grounds.
Recess for the free standing washing machine and fridge freezer. Communal Grounds - Peaceful and quiet communal garden, mostly laid to lawn with bench seating.
Tenure - Service charge: £1858 for six months Ground rent: £339.79 for six months Term: 125 years from 1 July 1999 Services - Water. Mains Drainage. Mains Electricity. Mains Heating.
Electric Mobile phone. The vendor is not aware of any specific restricted mobile phone coverage Broadband. Ultrafast, obtained from Ofcom
Value & comps
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