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1 bedroom apartment
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Leasehold
- A 25% share in a post-millenium apartment
- First floor
- One bedroom
- One bathroom
- One reception room
- Large inner courtyard area
- Platform seating/garden area
- Within a landmark development
- EPC rating C
Of particular interest to first time buyers seeking to acquire an initial step on the property ladder, the sale of this apartment represents the opportunity to purchase a 25% share in the long leasehold interest in this modern one bedroom flat, with the remaining 75% being owned by Sanctuary Housing alongside Chester and District Housing Trust, for which a monthly rental is payable on certain eligibility criteria related to the purchase/rental applies. Situated a short distance from the thriving Brook Street area, this flat is also within walking distance of fast and efficient mainline railway services to London and other significant parts of the UK from the Chester general railway station, as well as being near the modern bus station in Chester, and of course the historic Roman city itself with all of its attendant amenities and facilities. The flat also has the option of staircasing to 100% ownership of the long leasehold title. In addition, the flat has the benefit of double-glazed windows, an electric hot water heating system, electric panel heaters, connections to mains water, mains electricity, and mains drainage, and the following accommodation which is described in detail below.
Rooms
Communal Entrance Hall
With lift and communal stairs leading to the communal first floor landing and the private accommodation of the subject apartment as follows.
Private Entrance Hall 2.97m x 1.37m (9' 9" x 4' 6")
With grain effect flooring, intercom entry telephone, and useful storage cupboard housing the electricity circuit breaker control panel and electrically heated and pressurised hot water cylinder.
Sitting Room/Dining Room/Kitchen 6.6m x 4.4m (21' 8" x 14' 5")
An attractive main reception, dining, and food preparation area, with double-glazed double windows/Juliet balcony overlooking the central courtyard of The Quarter itself. In addition, this room has grain effect flooring, a television/telephone point/data panel, electric panel heater, and a kitchen area with contemporary style grain effect range of wall units, floor cupboards, and drawers, with granite effect work surfaces, fitted four ring electric hob with hood above and electric oven/grill beneath, stainless steel one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with chromium mixer tap, and points and space for a washing machine and refrigerator/freezer.
Bedroom 4.42m x 2.62m (14' 6" x 8' 7")
With grain effect flooring, electric panel heater, and aspect over the inner courtyard of The Quarter development itself.
Bathroom 2.3m x 2.1m (7' 7" x 6' 11")
With white suite having chromium fittings comprising panelled bath with side shower screen and fitted thermostatically controlled combination mixer tap/shower fitting, wash hand basin with monobloc mixer tap, dual flush hidden system WC, part tiled walls, grain effect flooring, fan, and electrically heated ladder style towel rail/radiator.
Outside
Central to The Quarter development is a large inner courtyard area with a contemporary design upper communal platform seating/garden area.
Important Notice
Prospective purchasers should be aware that whilst the 25% share of the long leasehold title to this apartment is being sold at this point, a staircasing option to 100% of the long leasehold interest is possible, further details of which are available from Sanctuary Housing.
Tenure
The property is of leasehold tenure and has the benefit of a 125 year lease dating from 9th June 2005. This lease is subject to a variable annual service charge/ground rent/water rate payment which is currently set at £1407.87 per annum. In addition, there is a rental payment to Sanctuary Housing in respect of their 75% retained share, which is currently set at £501.71p per calendar month.
Directions
From Chester proceed out of the city along Hoole Way, turning right at the traffic light controlled junction immediately prior to the Hoole railway bridge. Turn sharp right from Francis Street into Egerton Street, bearing left into the home zone of Egerton Street and continuing for a short distance, after which the gated vehicular and pedestrian entrance to The Quarter will be observed on the right hand side.
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