Property description
LOCATION
Watkins Court is accessed via Friars Street, on the north side of the River Wye in the City of Hereford. Friar Street is a one way street parallel with Victoria Street (A49) within minutes’ walk of Hereford City and Aldi and Sainsbury’s Supermarkets and Tesco Supermarket and within walking distance of St. Nicholas Church and Hereford Cathedral.
DESCRIPTION
A third floor, two bedroomed retirement apartment of about 850 sq.ft in a development built by McCarthy
& Stone, specialists in providing sheltered accommodation countrywide. Number 54 is situated at the top floor where there are just four apartments close to the lift. On the ground floor there is a managers’ office, an attractive communal lounge and laundry facilities which are free. There is a Residents Committee which liaises with the manager on issues relating to the running of Watkin’s Court, and a social committee which arranges weekly coffee mornings, talks, outings, suppers and other entertainment. Each apartment has an emergency cord in each room for summoning help from the manager or Careline when the manager is off duty. Number 54 has the benefit of far-reaching views and a south facing aspect with UPVC double-glazed windows. Situated partly in the eaves, the apartment has character and privacy with good natural light.
ACCOMMODATION
RECEPTION HALL 4’1” x 7’3” (1.25m x 2.22m)
Close carpeted, with pendant lighting and access hatch to loft space.
AIRING CUPBOARD 2’8” x 7’3” (0.83m x 2.2m)
A hall cupboard with Glenhill boiler, hot water cylinder., shelving, Legrand RCD circuit board.
MAIN BATHROOM 7’ x 5’7” (2.14m x 1.71m)
With fitted bathroom suite with wall tiling and extra handles and call point, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, with storage below. Dimplex warm air heater, heated towel rail, extractor fan. Mirror and light, shaver point.
SITTING ROOM/DINING ROOM 20’5” x 7’11” + 9’8” x 5’11” (6.24m x 2.43m + 2.96m x 1.81m)
Entrance door on angle into carpeted L-shaped sitting room with coving, night storage heaters and electric fire in stone surround, pendant lights, power sockets and sitting area with south facing view of St. Nicholas Church, Dinedor Hill and far reaching rural views, from double glazed UPVC window.
KITCHEN 8’7” x 7’8” (2.64m x 2.35m)
Dimplex wall heater at high level, fluorescent strip light and vinyl flooring. Fitted kitchen with base units, work surfacing, tray space below work surfacing, eye level cupboards, drawers, and a single stainless steel sink with draining board, freestanding freezer and fridge below work surfacing. Wall mounted extractor fan, four ring hob, electric oven with grill at standing up height. Seven power sockets. View of Hereford Cathedral from kitchen window.
INNER HALL 29’2” x 3’4” (8.91m x 1.03m)
The hall is wide enough for a wheel chair to access the bedrooms. Currently used for book case storage along one wall. Two coat hanging areas, coving and smoke detector.
BEDROOM 1 10’7” x 8’9” + 4’ x 3’2” (3.24m x 2.69m + 1.24m x 0.99m)
Close carpeted, Dimplex convector heater, UPVC window with south facing view from double glazed window, double power socket, pendant light, radiator and double wardrobe.
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE
LOBBY 4’5” x 4’3” (1.35m x 1.3m)
Carpeted recessed area for storage with pendant light and door into:
ENSUITE 11’1” x 8’2” (3.39 x 2.51)
Shower room with corner shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin with cupboards below, tiled boxing to pipes, Greenwood vac extractor fan and pull light cord, artex ceiling and coving. Mirror and light and low level WC. Wall handles, Dimplex wall heater at high level and electric towel rail.
BEDROOM 2 14’ x 10’1” + 6’11” x 1’11” (4.27m x 3.08m + 2.13m x 0.6m)
View south via double glazed window, space for a double bed or twin beds and bedroom furniture, built-in mirrored wardrobe, phone point and three double power sockets and convector radiator.
CAR-PARKING
Residents’ parking at the front of Watkin’s Court. Visitors car-parking at rear of building adjacent to the communal garden where there are lawns, trees, shrubs and a sitting out area.
SERVICE YARD
There are specified areas for re-cycling and bin storage and recycling.
SERVICE CHARGE
The service charge covers the water rates, window cleaning, cleaning the common parts, maintenance of the lifts, buildings insurance, ground rent, laundry and maintenance of the communal garden and is currently £1250 per half year. Ground rent half yearly at £212.50 (£425:00 p.a).
THE LEASE
Dated 30th July 2004, a term of 125 years from 1st January 2003 therefore approximately, 113 years unexpired.
SERVICES
Mains electricity, mains water and drainage.
COUNCIL TAX
Council Tax Band C.
VIEWING
Viewings are strictly by appointment through Arkwright Owens, acting as sole agents with sole selling rights- Telephone (01432) 267213 or Julian Owens (07855) 744821
AGENTS NOTE
These particulars are prepared for the guidance only of prospective purchasers. They are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property and do not constitute the whole or any part of an offer or contract. Any information contained herein (whether in text, plans or photographs), is given in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement or representation of fact. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement or representation of fact. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise nor than any services or facilities are in good working order. Any moveable contents, fixtures and fittings (whether wired or not) referred to in these property particulars (including any shown in the photographs) are, unless the particulars say otherwise, excluded from the sale. In the event that the buyer proposes to purchase any moveable contents or include them in any offer for the property, the buyer cannot in any respect imply such inclusions from the property particulars. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to herein are approximate only and may be subject to amendment. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents and these matters must be verified by an intending purchaser. The information given in these particulars is given without responsibility on the part of the agents or their clients and neither the agents nor their employees have any authority to make or give any representations or warranties whatever in relation to this property. Arkwright Owens has not tested apparatus, equipment, fittings, or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. The photograph may have been taken with the use of a wide-angle or zoom lens. All room sizes are approximate and if measured into a recess then this is indicated. The property is sold in the aforegoing particulars. Any item not mentioned herein is specifically excluded. 14 March 2015.
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