Property description

ACCOMMODATION: 

HALL Front door from communal hallway, with inset spyhole; built-in closet/wardrobe, with rail and shelf; built-in cupboard with shelf; 24-hour emergency call system panel; smoke detector.

LIVING ROOM 14' 1 x 13' 2 (4.29m x 4.01m) approx: sash window to rear; coving; TV and phone pts; double radiator; half-glazed door and side pane into...

KITCHEN 8' 1 x 7' 6 (2.46m x 2.29m) approx: range of fitted base and wall cabinets, in pale blue, with stainless handles, shelves, drawers, rolled-edge birch-effect worktops and tiled splashbacks; inset single-bowl single-drainer beige sink with mixer tap; electric cooker pt; space for fridge/freezer; extrector fan; radiator.

BEDROOM 14' 7 x 7' 9 (4.45m x 2.36m) approx: sash window to rear; fitted double wardrobe, with cupboards above; double radiator.

SHOWER ROOM 7' 10 x 6' 5 (2.39m x 1.96m) approx: white suite of pedestal wash basin, w.c. and tiled shower cubicle with rain head and hand-held showers; tiled shelf; built-in airing cupboard with slatted shelves; mirrored cabinet; extractor fan; radiator.

EXTERNAL:

COMMUNAL GARDEN An attractive walled garden, with lawn, raised flower beds, shrubs and trees; maintenance of the garden is paid for via the monthly service charge.

COMMUNAL PARKING To the rear of the garden, accessed via Oxford Place (a small turning off Princess Victoria Street).

GENERAL:

COMMUNAL Various communal facilities, including a residents' lounge (with separate kitchen for tea/coffee making, or light catering for private parties), a laundry room (no additional charges for use of washing machines or tumble dryers) and a guest suite (nominal fee required). There is a 24-hour emergency call system in place, and an estate manager visits five mornings a week.

TENURE Leasehold (unexpired portion of 999-year lease from 1978).

SERVICE CHARGE Currently £271.52 per month, which includes payment towards buildings insurance, general repairs and maintenance of the building and its communal areas (including the garden and parking area), maintenance of the lift, electricity to common parts, provision of a visiting estate manager and a 24-hour emergency call system, and central heating and hot water supplied to the flat.

RESALE CHARGE The freeholder is entitled to 4% of the sale price of the flat upon resale, which sum includes an on-going contribution to the sinking fund.

COUNCIL TAX Band B (£1291.41 per annum 2015/16).

OUR VIEW: “Over recent years, lots of improvements have been made to this development of apartments for the over-55s, and this has made a really positive difference to the way the whole place feels. Originally built as three large town houses, for the Georgian gentry, and previously used as a school (one of its former pupils gave the development its name), the building was converted in 1978 into 28 privately-owned flats, a guest suite, a lovely residents' lounge, a free-to-use laundry room, attractive gardens and a parking area to the rear. There is an estate manager who visits regularly during the week, and a 24-hour emergency call system is in place, so the flats tend to appeal to those who enjoy independent living but who would like the peace of mind of knowing that help is at hand should it ever become necessary.” Martin G. Haigh

IMPORTANT: These particulars do not constitute nor form part of any offer of contract, nor may they be regarded as representative. Please note that no services, appliances or fittings described in these particulars have in any way been tested by Haigh & Sons and it is therefore recommended that any prospective buyer satisfies him/herself as to their operating efficiency before proceeding with a purchase. Please also note that photographs are used only to give an impression of the general size and style of the property, and it should not be assumed that any items shown within these pictures (internal or external) are to be included in the sale. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves of the accuracy of any statements included within these particulars by inspection of the property. Anyone wishing to know specific information about the property is advised to contact Haigh & Sons prior to visiting the property, especially if in doing so long distances are to be travelled or inconvenience experienced.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE AN OFFER FOR THIS PROPERTY? If you would like to submit an offer to purchase this property, subject to contract, please contact Haigh & Sons. In order for us to process your offer and to give our clients our best advice, we will require evidence of how you intend to fund your proposed purchase, and we may ask you to discuss, without initial cost or obligation, your proposal with an Independent Financial Adviser of our choosing for further verification. Should your offer prove to be acceptable, subject to contract, we will need to see identification documentation in line with Money Laundering Regulations.

Property Features :

• Apartment for the over 55s
• Popular Eugenie House development
• Second floor, to rear of building
• Lift or stairs access
• Double bedroom