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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · TN25 4LN
Sold STCListed 862 days
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About
This light and airy second floor retirement apartment offers a great solution for those looking to downsize with the forethought of catering for your future needs.
Located in Hothfield within beautiful grounds and with direct access onto the Heath nature reserve this is a perfect location for those who are looking to retire / semi retire and wish to live in a peaceful setting surrounded by nature.
At the top of the drive is a useful garage shop for essentials a Beefeater restaurant and a fish and chip shop just a few moments further away. There are regular buses into Ashford.
There is on site management available 9-5 Monday to Friday and a whole host of extra facilities should you wish to partake such as communal lounges, a restaurant, social clubs, laundry facilities and services, allotments and separate guest accommodation.
The property itself is on the second floor and has direct lift access.
The spacious entrance hall leads to the main living space with double doors opening onto a large kitchen breakfast room with good space for a dining table.
The position of the apartment means you have a good view over the development and can look out over the daily goings on.
Two good size bedrooms and a well appointed shower room that is large enough for a bath to be fitted completes this accommodation.
Please call the office for further information or to arrange a viewing.
Room sizes: Second floor Hall/Study 12'2" x 5'8" (3.71m x 1.73m) Bedroom 1 12'1" x 10'4" (3.69m x 3.15m) Bedroom 2 10'9" x 7'8" (3.28m x 2.34m) Shower Room 5'5" x 6'8" (1.65m x 2.03m) Lounge 15'3" x 10'9" (4.65m x 3.28m) Kitchen/Breakfast Room 15'9" x 8'5" (4.80m x 2.57m) Outside Communal Parking Communal Gardens The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations.
All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents.
All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed.
Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.
If buying to rent, please check if Local Authority licensing schemes apply before proceeding. Legal advice should be taken to verify fixtures/fittings, planning, alterations and/or lease details.
Appliances & services are untested, dimensions are approximate and floor plans are not to scale. We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home.
None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice.
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If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.
Please refer to the footnote regarding the services and appliances. Annual ground rent: 100 Years remaining on lease: 991
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