Property description

A spacious, 2 double bedroom, second floor retirement apartment, of circa 868 sq. ft., located within the prestigious development of Carfax Court which occupies a quiet residential location adjacent to Durdham Downs and benefits from communal facilities including guest suites, communal drawing room, laundry area and landscaped gardens and courtyard.




Carfax Court provides a variety of communal facilities for the benefit of residents, including a drawing room and two well-furnished double guest suites which can be booked at a nominal charge through the resident secretary. All these areas are fully carpeted, and the drawing room is tastefully furnished. There is also lift access to all apartments in sections of the development over two storeys in height. There is a laundry/utility room with a range of washing machines and tumble dryers together with a sink unit. This facility is for the free use of residents and is covered by the service charge. Lighting in communal areas is by time switch, photoelectric cell or push-button as circumstance best dictate. All areas within the development are protected by a fire alarm system, and static equipment (such as extinguishers and fire blankets) is amply provided.


Access to Carfax Court is through two stone piered gateways on the Durdham Park frontage, and additional pedestrian access direct to the Downs. Gravelled drives give access to garages and parking - spaces available by arrangement. The main landscaping feature is the formal courtyard over which one approaches the separate entrances to the groups of apartments forming the new build section, which is where apartment 22 is situated. The grounds are enclosed by a fine old stone wall with grassed areas, specimen shrubs and the retention of many mature trees.


All service areas such as refuse stores, boiler rooms and intake rooms are carefully concealed within the development so that the maintenance of essential services may be carried out as unobtrusively as possible. To enhance privacy further, centralised postal and delivery boxes are provided in hall areas.

ACCOMMODATION

APPROACH:
from the parking area and communal garden, a multi-paned wooden door opening to:-

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE VESTIBULE:
telecom entry system for individual apartments. Ceiling light point, notice board. Multi-paned wooden door, opening to:-

COMMUNAL HALL & STAIRWELL:
the apartment benefits from having both lift and stairwell access. The communal areas enjoy plenty of natural light and are very smartly presented. A separate reception hall gives access to just two apartments with window to the side elevation, night storage heater, two wall light points and ceiling light point. Six-panelled door with brass door furniture, opening to:-

ENTRANCE HALL:
a most welcoming entrance, with telecom entry system and an alarm system enabling a resident to summon the resident secretary. Double opening cloakroom cupboard with hanging rail, shelving and wall light point. Two further storage cupboards with shelving. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder with slatted shelving and hanging rail. Two ceiling light points, night storage heater, moulded skirtings. Six-panelled doors with brass door furniture, opening to:-

SITTING/DINING ROOM: - (22'7\" x 12'5\") (6.88m x 3.78m)
a bright, light and spacious dual aspect room with two windows to the rear elevation and further window to the side elevation (both enjoying a pleasant outlook towards the Downs). Central period style fireplace (not in use) with slate hearth, marble surround and ornately carved timber mantelpiece. Recesses to either side of the fireplace, night storage heater, moulded skirtings, ceiling light point. Part glazed wooden door, opening to:-

KITCHEN: - (9'11\" x 7'10\") (3.02m x 2.39m)
comprehensively fitted with an array of base and eye level units with a combination of drawers and cabinets. Roll edged worktop surfaces, inset centre sink with draining board to side and mixer tap over, splashback tiling with pelmet lighting. Dormer style window to the side elevation enjoying an outlook over the communal gardens. Integral appliances including microwave/oven, electric oven, grill, 4 ring electric hob and pull out extractor hood. Space for fridge and freezer. Wood effect flooring, breakfast bar, ceiling light point, waste disposal in-sink-erator.

BEDROOM 1: - (15'9\" x 10'5\") (4.80m x 3.18m)
wide dormer style window to the side elevation enjoying an outlook over the communal gardens. A wealth of built-in wardrobes with ample hanging rail and shelving space. Ceiling light point, night storage heater, moulded skirtings.

BEDROOM 2: - (11'4\" x 9'7\") (3.45m x 2.92m)
dormer style window to the rear elevation with a view towards the Downs. Double built-in wardrobe with shelving and further double cupboard above. Ceiling light point, moulded skirtings, night storage heater.

SEPARATE WC:
comprising: low level wc with concealed cistern; wall mounted wash hand basin with hot and cold water taps and splashback tiling. Ceiling light point, extractor fan, heated towel rail/radiator.

SHOWER ROOM: - (7'5\" x 6'0\") (2.26m x 1.83m)
comprising: large walk-in shower with wall mounted electric shower and handheld attachment, fully tiled surround, wall mounted seat and pull down alarm cord; low level wc with concealed cistern; washstand with wash hand basin, hot and cold water taps and cupboard below. Heated towel rail/radiator, Dimplex electric heater, extractor fan, ceiling light point.

OUTSIDE

COMMUNAL GARDENS:
access to Carfax Court is through two stone piered gateways on the Durdham Park frontage, and additional pedestrian access direct to the Downs. Gravelled drives give access to garages and parking - spaces available by arrangement. The main landscaping feature is the formal courtyard over which one approaches the separate entrances to the groups of apartments forming the new build section. The grounds are extremely well maintained and enclosed by a fine old stone wall with sections of lawn, specimen shrubs and the retention of many mature trees.

IMPORTANT REMARKS

VIEWING & FURTHER INFORMATION:
available exclusively through the sole agents, Richard Harding Estate Agents, tel: 0117 946 6690.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS:
only items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Any other items such as carpets etc. are not included but may be available by separate arrangement.

TENURE:
it is understood that the property is leasehold for the remainder of a 999 year lease which commenced on 1st June 1986. There is an annual ground rent of £1. This information should be checked by your legal adviser.

SERVICE CHARGE:
it is understood that at the time of writing these particulars the monthly service charge is £284.95. This information should be checked by your legal adviser.

PLEASE NOTE:
1.The photographs may have been taken using a wide angle lens.2.Any services, heating systems, appliances or installations referred to in these particulars have not been tested and no warranty can be given that these are in working order. Whilst we believe these particulars to be correct we would be pleased to check any information of particular importance to you. 3.We endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable but they should not be relied on as statements or representations of fact and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. The seller does not make any representation or give any warranty in relation to the property and we have no authority to do so on behalf of the seller. 4.Please contact us before viewing the property. If there is any point of particular importance to you we will be pleased to provide additional information or to make further enquiries. We will also confirm that the property remains available. This is particularly important if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. 5.Any floor plans provided are not drawn to scale and are produced as an indicative rough guide only to help illustrate and identify the general layout of the property6.Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations, listed buildings or other consents have been obtained. These matters must be verified by any intending buyer7.Please be aware that firstly, areas of first priority (AFP) for schools do change and, secondly, just because a property is located within an AFP this does not mean schooling is guaranteed for resident children. Please make appropriate enquiries of the local authority to ensure you are fully aware of the exact position prior to exchange of contracts.

Property Features :

• Accommodation: entrance hall, sitting/dining room, kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, shower room, separat
• Located in a peaceful spot, backing onto Durdham Downs and just a short distance from the amenities
• Carfax Court has been carefully designed to provide residents with accommodation of the highest qua
• Located in an area convenient both for shopping and leisure facilities.
• Sold with no onward chain so a prompt move is possible.