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About
An appealing retirement apartment of approximately 61.5m2/662.4sqft - which is significantly larger than most of the other one bedroom apartments within this development.
Occupying a favourable southerly facing position on the first floor (with lift access), with attractive elevated views of the beautifully maintained communal grounds.
Ready to move into and offered for sale with the advantage of no onward chain.
The prestigious Rosewood Court retirement development was built by McCarthy Stone for the over 60s and is situated on the edge of iconic Roundhay Park.
The development has excellent communal facilities including a lovely lounge with kitchenette for social gatherings, a useful laundry, a guest room available for hire for visitors to stay (a small additional charge is payable), a house manager, 24hr care-line assistance, and security entry system to the building.
This apartment has been well looked after and has light neutral decor and floor coverings, and electric heating with modern radiators.
The internal accommodation includes a spacious entrance hall which is currently used as a dining area, with a useful walk-in storage cupboard and a window.
Off the hallway is a living room with focal point fireplace and south facing window, which in turn leads through to a fitted kitchen with integrated oven and hob, a large double bedroom with modern fitted wardrobes as well as original mirror fronted wardrobes and south facing window, and a shower room.
Local amenities are available on Oakwood Parade, include restaurants, bars, cafes, a variety of shops, a library and Post Office, as well as regular public transport and a popular monthly Farmers Market.
Additional facilities on Street Lane include popular restaurants, cafe bars and, local shops and small supermarkets.
Leafy Roundhay Park offers many recreational amenities including parkland walks, lakes, and the sweeping lawns and sports grounds on Soldiers Field which include bowling, tennis and cricket clubs.
Anti-Money Laundering (aml) Checks - As part of making an offer, we're required by law to complete Anti-Money Laundering (aml) checks to confirm the identity of all purchasers.
To cover the cost of this process, a fee of £48 inc VAT per buyer is payable when your offer is accepted.
This is a standard requirement for all buyers and helps us ensure your offer can be progressed as quickly and smoothly as possible.
Additional Information Tenure Leasehold - 125 years from 1 December 2003.
Disclosure Any information in relation to the length of lease, service charge, ground rent and council tax has been confirmed by our sellers.
We would advise that any buyer make their own enquiries through their solicitors to verify that the information provided is accurate and not been subject to any change Ground Rent £385 per annum paid half-yearly (£192.50).
Service Charges £3530.42 per annum paid half-yearly (£1765.21).
Value & comps
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