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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · DE23 6AY
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About
NO ONWARD CHAIN A well-presented and ideally located, premium two-bedroom apartment.
Featuring fantastic living space, generous bedrooms and well kept communal spaces there's also excellent access to Derby City Centre and Littleover making it perfect for a first time buyer or an ideal rental investment!
The accommodation on offer briefly comprises: Entrance hall; L-shaped open plan lounge/dining area; kitchen with fitted appliances; two surprisingly large double bedrooms (master en-suite); modern main bathroom having a three-piece suite.
The property is accessed via a secure and tidy communal stairway with intercom entrance systems.
Outside, well maintained communal grounds surround the building and extend to the rear, with paved pathways providing access to the building from the allocated parking spaces to the front of the development.
The Orchards is extremely convenient for local amenities including shops, schools, Derby City Centre, the Royal Derby Hospital and Rolls-Royce Sinfin.
Viewings are essential to appreciate the size and standard of the accommodation on offer.
Entrance Hall 10'6" x 3'2" (3.2m x 1.0m) L-shaped Lounge & Dining Area 15'4" x 11'10" (4.7m x 3.6m) Kitchen 7'11" x 7'10" (2.4m x 2.4m) Bedroom One 18'10" x 10'6" (5.7m x 3.2m) En suite 8'7" x 5'5" (2.6m x 1.6m) Bedroom Two 10'6" x 8'7" (3.2m x 2.6m) Main Bathroom 7'1" x 5'5" (2.2m x 1.6m) Lease Information The property is held on a 125-year Lease with 101 years remaining as of April 2024.
Service Charge: £643.50 every six months. Annual Ground Rent: £150 (does not increase.) Managing Agents: Freehold Managers PLC. Freeholder: M P Management Limited. Buyer Information 1.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulations: We are legally required to verify all purchasers. The cost is £25 (inc VAT) per person. 2.
General: These sales particulars are intended as a general guide only. If any detail is especially important, please contact us—particularly if you’re travelling a long distance to view. 3.
Measurements: All measurements are approximate and provided for guidance only. 4. Services: Services, equipment, and appliances have not been tested.
Buyers should arrange their own surveys or inspections. 5. These details are given in good faith but do not form part of any offer or contract. Information should be independently verified.
Hannells Limited and its employees or agents are not authorised to make representations or warranties regarding the property.
Value & comps
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