Property description
THE PROPERTY Number 3 East Lodge is an extremely well-appointed, recently refurbished two double bedroomed two-storey apartment within this award winning complex of some twenty such homes adjacent to the Market Place and with views to the southeast over the long communal rear garden.
The accommodation comprises entrance hall with hardwood entrance door and staircase to landing. There is a cloakroom with low-level WC and wash hand basin and a door that then leads into a stunning lounge/dining room with windows to two aspects and with access into a very smart fitted kitchen with a range of cream coloured Shaker style base and wall cupboards, together with an integrated stainless steel oven and combi microwave oven, ceramic hob with hood above, and integrated dishwasher and fridge. There is also a fitted breakfast bar and larder cupboard. At first floor level both the bedrooms are an excellent size and have en-suite bathrooms, one is currently used as a comfortable sitting room, the other doubles as a bedroom and studio with its three Velux windows to the southeast, and fitted wardrobes.
The property is offered onto the market with fitted carpets and with curtains also being available by separate negotiation. Heating is provided by easy maintenance Economy 7 storage radiators and the apartment also enjoys the significant benefit of a dedicated parking space a few yards away. In common with all of Chantry Court the apartments have excellent communal facilities of well-tended gardens, laundry, guest suite for visitors, 24 hour Care-Line and part time House Manager.
DIRECTIONS The property is easily reached on foot from our office by walking under the Market Hall, across the Market Place and turning right through the gates into Chantry Court where East Lodge will be seen as the last block of apartments at the far end of the development.
AGENTS NOTE Purchasers must be 55 years of age or over. Under the terms of the lease the Freeholder, Retirement Properties Ltd (RPL) is obliged to conduct sales on behalf of its owners, and is entitled to receive upon completion of the sale a fixed percentage, in this case 5% of the gross sale proceeds as set out in the lease. From this RPL pays the selling agents' fees and solicitors costs.
ANNUAL CHARGES We are advised by the vendor that the annual service charge includes exterior maintenance and repairs, insurance of the buildings, window cleaning, gardening in communal areas, House Manager, use of laundry facilities, water and sewerage charges, water softener system and Care Line emergency service. The monthly charge is understood to be currently £201.58 pcm.
VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment only - appointments to view should be made through our Tetbury office - 01666 504418
SURVEY AND VALUATION Perry Bishop and Chambers recommend a locally based company, Cotswold Surveyors who are able to undertake Building Surveys or Homebuyer Surveys and Valuations on your behalf. For an informal discussion or a quote, please call 01285 688032.
SERVICES AND TENURE We believe the property is served by mains electricity, water and drainage. The vendor informs us that the Tenure is Leasehold with the balance of 999 year lease which commenced in 1987. Vacant possession will be given upon completion. Confirmation has been requested - please contact us for further details. The above should be verified by your Solicitor or Surveyor.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Cotswold District Council
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