Property description

ACCOMMODATION:

ENTRANCE HALL 11' 0 x 5' 7 (3.35m x 1.70m) approx: front door with spyhole from communal landing area; walk-in storage cupboard; airing cupboard housing Elson tank and shelving; phone pt; smoke detector; electric n.s. heater; 2 power pts.

LOUNGE 16' 8 x 10' 2 (5.08m x 3.10m) approx: window to side; part-angled ceiling; TV pt; thermostat; electric n.s. heater; 4 power pts; doorway and part-glazed partition into...

KITCHEN 8' 7 x 5' 7 (2.62m x 1.70m) approx: range of fitted base and wall units, in white with grey trim, plus rolled-edge pale grey mottled worktops and tiled splashbacks; inset 1 bowl single-drainer cream sink unit, with mixer tap; built-in Neff electric oven and hob, with integrated hood; 3 power pts.

BEDROOM 12' 0 x 10' 11 (3.66m x 3.33m) approx: window to side; fitted triple wardrobe, and range of fitted cupboards and drawers; part-angled ceiling; electric radiator; 2 power pts.

BATHROOM 7' 5 x 5' 7 (2.26m x 1.70m) approx:  champagne suite of low-level w.c., pedestal wash basin with tiled splashback, and panelled bath with tiled surround, Aquatronic shower, rail and curtain; mirrored cabinet; automatic extractor fan; heated towel rail.

EXTERNAL:

PARKING For one car.

GARDEN A beautiful walled south-facing communal garden.

COMMUNAL: There is a guest suite which is available to hire; a resident's lounge has tea/coffee making facilities and makes a good environment in which to enterain guests or meet up with neighbours; there is a 24-hour emergency call system in place, and visiting estate manager.

GENERAL:

TENURE Leasehold (unexpired portion of 99 year lease dated 1st June 1989).

SERVICE CHARGE We understand the service charge (which includes payment towards buildings insurance, general scheduled repairs and maintenance to the building and communal areas, common electricity, use of 24-hour emergency call system and a visiting estate manager) currently stands at £267.75 per month.

RESALE CHARGE We understand from Hanover that although there is a clause in the lease relating to a percentage of the sale price being levied upon resale of the property, there is currently a transfer fee charged instead of £330 plus VAT. We advise taking advice from your solicitor/conveyancer for clarification.

COUNCIL TAX Band B (£1338.75 per annum 2016/17).

OUR VIEW: “If you're at least 55 years of age and looking for somewhere that's quiet, practical and secure, maybe as a pied-a-terre or as a permanent residence, then this one-bedroom top floor apartment is definitely one to consider. Situated in the older part of the development (a rather grand listed residence that once belonged to Bristol University), on the edge of Durdham Down, the flat shares facilities that include a residents' lounge, a laundry room, a guest suite and a fabulous garden, plus has an allocated space in the gated parking area.” 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
• Great location on the Downs
• Double bedroom with storage
• Living room & kitchen
• Top floor (lift or stairs)