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1 bedroom retirement property

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Retirement property
1 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: B*
656 sq ft / 61 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold
Council tax, if payable: Ask agent
Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Leasehold
'Set within the prestigious Rose Garden community a purpose built development which offers a wealth of amenities and facilities, a well proportioned second floor one bedroom apartment with private balcony'
LOCATION
The Rose Garden is located just to the East of the City of Hereford just off Ledbury Road. The scheme is visionary and comprises a purpose built modern development of apartments which has resulted in the provision of a retirement village within the city. On site there are a range of amenities including restaurant and bar, fitness gym, library, shop, computer suite and a hair salon. There is also a greenhouse, arts and crafts studio and woodwork room.

The scheme has been developed to accept those over the age of 55 years with facilities to assist those who are active through to those requiring care. The entrance is controlled to the development and the accommodation suits those who are looking for convenience of location, safety and security, a good quality build and a well facilitated environment.
DESCRIPTION
221 Cathedral Road is a second floor one bedroom apartment with stairway and lift access. It is approached through a communal entrance door and ground floor reception areas. There is a second floor landing and the self contained accommodation of 221 Cathedral Close comprises:
ON THE SECOND FLOOR:

Spacious Reception Area 2.59m (8'6) x 2.29m (7'6) (widening to 8'9)
With coved ceiling, emergency alarm pull cord, raised power points and lowered light points and with panel style doors opening to the sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, double bedroom, shower room and a WALK-IN STORAGE CUPBOARD (3'10 x 3'2) with hat and coat hooks.
The Living Room 4.72m (15'6) x 3.58m (11'9)
With a double glazed window overlooking shared amenity areas and with coved ceiling, wall light points, raised power points and lowered light points, emergency alarm pull cord and with a wall mounted radiator unit. Television point and telephone point.
The Balcony 4.45m (14'7) x 1.73m (5'8)
Double glazed French doors out onto the balcony with glass panels, steel frame and hand rail over. Electric light.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 3.28m (10'9) x 2.34m (7'8)
With a double glazed window to the internal landing and walkway and with an extractor unit, two lines of sunken ceiling lights, fitted wood grain effect base cupboard and drawer units with roll edged working surfaces over, tiled surrounds and matching eye level cabinets. Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, four ring electric hob with cooker hood over, eye level electric oven, built-in fridge and freezer units and integrated dishwasher. Ceramic floor tiles.
The Double Bedroom 4.34m (14'3) x 3.96m (13')
With a double glazed window with venetian blind overlooking communal areas, coving to ceiling, wall mounted radiator, raised power points and lowered light points, emergency alarm pull cord and with a pair of panel style doors to a double wardrobe area with hanging rail.
The Wet Room 2.64m (8'8) x 2.46m (8'1)
With tiled walls, waterproof flooring, shower well and a wall mounted electric shower unit, pedestal wash basin with mixer tap and low level wc. Extractor unit, sunken ceiling lights and wall mounted radiator unit.
OUTSIDE:
There are communal parking facilities.
Communal well tended garden areas surround the property.
Facilities
It is understood that there is a shared storage facility, guest suite facility and other amenities. To appreciate the outstanding facilities that this opportunity offers, the agents would be delighted to make an appointment for prospective buyers to view.
TENURE
It is understood that the property is currently held on a 125 year lease which commenced on the 1st September 2008 (subject to confirmation). We understand that on the sale of the property the existing lease will be surrendered and a new one will be granted.

It is understood that the current monthly rent payable on the remaining 25% share of the property is £199.46 (as at 28/11/2022 - subject to confirmation). It is understood that the additional 25% share might also be acquired.
SERVICE & AMENITY CHARGE
It is understood that the current monthly service charges are in the sum of £635.76 (as at 28/11/2022 - subject to confirmation). This covers communal utilities and services, building maintenance, the sinking fund and building management together with administrative charges, amenity and utility charges.
SERVICES
It is understood that mains electricity, water and drainage services are connected to the property. Confirmation in respect of mains service supplies should be obtained by the prospective purchaser. None of the electrical goods or other fittings has been tested and they are sold without warranty or undertaking that they are installed to current standards.
COUNCIL TAX BAND B

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the agents, telephone Hereford[use Contact Agent Button].
DIRECTIONAL NOTE
From central Hereford proceed East along St Owens Street and follow through into Ledbury Road. Pass the garage on the left and take the next left into The Rose Gardens.
31st March 2022
ID34056
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Watkins Thomas Ltd. Registered in Cardiff, No: 8037310. These particulars are used on the strict understanding that all negotiations are conducted through WATKINS THOMAS LTD. MISREPRESENTATION ACT - 1967 WATKINS THOMAS LTD, for itself and for the Vendors of this property whose agent it is give notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute, nor constitute any part of an offer or contract. 2. All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of WATKINS THOMAS LTD or the Vendor. 3. None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements or representations of fact. 4. Any intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. 5. The Vendor does not make or give, and neither WATKINS THOMAS LTD nor any person in its employment has authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.

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