Property description

* STUNNING PENTHOUSE APARTMENT WITH BALCONY TO REAR and 3-CAR PARKING * A marvellous opportunity to acquire a spacious luxury contemporary-style penthouse apartment with a definite \"wow factor\" - close to the heart of the town centre. The stylish well-proportioned two-bedroomed accommodation benefits from an open plan lounge/dining area/kitchen measuring approx 26'8\" by 24'3\", two good-sized bedrooms (one with en suite shower room and the other having a walk-in dressing room), a reception hall and a bathroom. In addition, there's a top floor balcony to the rear which enjoys the afternoon and evening sun, and allocated off-road parking for three cars reached via security gates at the entrance to the rear car park.

THE LOCATION -
The ancient, historic market town of Ashby (with its famous 15th century castle) almost certainly dates back to Roman times. Later, in the early 19th century, it became a spa town. Many of the Georgian style buildings that you now see were built to accommodate visitors to the Baths. Today, Ashby de la Zouch is a thriving and bustling town within the National Forest and enjoys a wide range of good shops, schools, pubs, churches and local amenities. The nearby M42 motorway gives easy access to the M1 and M6 and many other Midland towns and cities. The town is also convenient for the Nottingham East Midlands airport.

THE SPACIOUS LUXURY PENTHOUSE -
A marvellous opportunity to acquire a spacious luxury contemporary-style penthouse apartment close to the heart of the town centre. The well-proportioned and stylish two-bedroomed accommodation benefits from an open plan lounge/dining area/kitchen measuring approx 26'8\" by 24'3\", two good-sized bedrooms (one with ensuite), a reception hall and a bathroom. In addition, there's a top floor balcony to the rear which enjoys the afternoon and evening sun, and allocated off road parking for three cars reached via security gates at the entrance to the rear car park. Constructed in 2003 to a high specification, the apartment incorporates several upgrades instigated by the present owner, including: quality wood flooring throughout, a comprehensive range of integrated kitchen appliances and stainless steel Neff ceramic hob with electric oven, remote controlled Velux skylight windows which automatically close in the event of rain, and natural daylight tubes in the ceiling - adding a light and airy feeling to the accommodation. Internal inspection absolutely essential!

ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL - Draft details -

-
The entrance to the building is reached via wrought iron security gates to the side of the property. Enter the main building through the glazed doors to the rear, and after the inner door is remotely unlocked (there's an audio and video link to each apartment) take the elevator or stairs to the top floor. A door at the top opens into the:

RECEPTION HALL -
A sizeable hall with wooden flooring, a central heating radiator, telephone point, quartz halogen downlights and three natural light tubes to the ceiling. Doors off to all the rooms.

OPEN PLAN LIVING ROOM - 8.13m(26'8'') x 7.39m(24'3'')
A very spacious open plan room incorporating the lounge, a dining area off, a fully fitted luxury kitchen, and glazed doors to the balcony.

THE LOUNGE AREA - 7.39m(24'3'') x 5.23m(17'2'')
With a feature contemporary-style mosaic tiled shelf unit with a recess and attractive concealed floor-level lighting - suitable for a television and hi-fi units, quality wooden flooring, two gas central heating radiators, cable points for hi-fi loudspeakers, French doors to the balcony, and a feature Velux skylight with inset quartz halogen downlights. The skylight is remotely controlled and closes automatically in the event of rain. The lit display cabinets in the kitchen face towards this room.

THE DINING AREA - 3.07m(10'1'') x 2.74m(9'0'')
With quality wood flooring, continuous from the lounge. A central heating radiator, ceiling light and doors to two walk-in storage cupboards.

THE KITCHEN AREA - 3.23m(10'7'') max x 2.51m(8'3'')
Fitted with a comprehensive range of quality beech fronted base and drawer units and matching wall mounted cupboards including display cabinets with lighting. The integrated appliances included in this stylish kitchen include: an automatic washing machine, freezer, refrigerator and a dishwasher. There's a stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, an inset Neff four ring ceramic hob and built-in Neff stainless steel electric fan assisted oven with Neff designer stainless steel extractor, fan and light. Mosaic tiled splashbacks and contrasting granite worksurfaces, wooden flooring. The Ideal gas boiler is concealed within a cupboard. Five glass fronted display cabinets with lighting face outwards from the kitchen towards the lounge area. And there are also four square eye-level built-in recesses with quartz halogen downlights.

BALCONY WITH A VIEW -
From the lounge, French doors open onto the balcony which enjoys the afternoon and evening sun and views towards the church. Slate tiled floor, railings, and a vaulted ceiling with varnished exposed pine cladding and downlights.

-
Returning to the reception hall, doors off to the two bedrooms and the bathroom.

MASTER BEDROOM - 7.32m(24'0'') x 6.10m(20'0'')
This spacious room is of an irregular shape - the measurements shown are an average and for guidance only. With quality wood flooring, a built in triple wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving, a built-in dressing table unit with six drawers and two cupboards, two corner shelf units. A central heating radiator, TV and telephone point. Two feature remotely controlled Velux skylights which close automatically in the event of rain.

-
A door to the adjoining:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM -
Fitted with a low level dual-flush w.c., a pedestal wash basin with stylish mixer tap and mosaic tiled splashback, a fully mosaic tiled shower cubicle with mains shower. A chrome heated towel rail, stone flooring, quartz halogen downlights, an extractor fan and a shaver point. Part mosaic tiling to the lower walls.

BEDROOM TWO - 5.36m(17'7'') max x 4.80m(15'9'') max
With quality wood flooring, a central heating radiator, TV and telephone point. Two feature remotely controlled Velux skylights with inset quartz halogen sidelights - the skylights close automatically in the event of it raining.

-
A door to the adjacent:

WALK-IN DRESSING ROOM -
With built-in aluminium hanging rails for clothes and shelving. An access hatch to the roof space offering possible storage. A ceiling light. From the hall, a door to the:

BATHROOM - 2.97m(9'9'') x 2.64m(8'8'')
Fitted with a panelled bath with mixer tap, a dual flush low level w.c, a pedestal wash basin, a step up to a fully mosaic tiled shower cubicle with mains shower. Stone flooring, two natural light tubes to the ceiling. A chrome heated towel rail, shaver point, quartz halogen downlights and an extractor fan.

EXTERIOR -


SECURITY GATE -
The entrance to the building is reached via wrought iron security gates to the side of the property.

OFF-STREET PARKING -
Within the confines of the secure parking area to the rear of the apartments, there are three allocated parking spaces for this penthouse apartment.

TENURE -
Leasehold - 999 years (in 2003).

MAINTENANCE CHARGE -
Service charge: £700 every 6 months (£1520.72) which includes lifts, maintenance/car park and buildings.

AND FINALLY... -
This is indeed a rare opportunity to acquire a luxury, spacious, contemporary-style penthouse apartment a few minutes walk from the town centre shops and facilities. Ideally suited to a couple downsizing from a larger property, or someone from outside the area looking for a Midlands base. We enthusiastically recommend internal inspection at your earliest convenience.

COUNCIL TAX BAND
The apartment is believed to be in council tax band: 'D'.

HOW TO GET THERE -
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL Ashby office: Turn left into Market Street. At the second mini roundabout turn left into Bath Street. Castlegate House is within a short distance on the right hand side. There is NO 'For Sale' board outside. There are twin wrought iron security gates accessing the private rear car park. POSTCODE for SATNAVS: LE65 2FH.

PLEASE NOTE:
DOGS: No dogs allowed. MEASUREMENTS: Please note that room sizes are quoted in metres to the nearest tenth of a metre measured from wall to wall. The imperial equivalent is included as an approximate guide for applicants not fully conversant with the metric system. Room measurements are included as a guide to room sizes and are not intended to be used when ordering carpets or flooring. SERVICES: All mains are connected. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by Newton Fallowell and no guarantee as to their operating ability or their efficiency can be given. TENURE: Leasehold - with vacant possession on completion. Newton Fallowell recommend that purchasers satisfy themselves as to the tenure of this property and we recommend they consult a legal representative such as a solicitor appointed in their purchase.

Property Features :

• Spacious Modern Luxury Penthouse
• Two Large Bedrooms - 1 En Suite
• Stylish And Contemporary
• Good-Sized Open Plan Lounge
• Dining Area - Entrance Hall