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1 bedroom retirement property

Retirement
Chain-free
Sold STC
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Retirement property
1 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: B*
312 sq ft / 29 sq m

Key information

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Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
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Heating: Ask agent
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Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Top floor McCarthy & Stone built apartment
  • One bedroom (with fitted wardrobes)
  • Lounge/diner
  • Fitted kitchen with built in oven & hob
  • Shower room
  • Well kept communal lawn gardens
  • Communal lounge & laundry room
  • Communal parking
  • Close to Downend & Staple Hill High Streets
  • No onward chain
A well presented one bedroomed top floor McCarthy and Stone built retirement apartment located with the sought after Britannia Court development, conveniently located a short walk to Downend & Staple Hill High streets. Benefiting from many communal facilities to include: lounge, laundry, gardens and parking.

Offered for sale with no onward chain this top floor McCarthy and Stone built retirement apartment which is set within the popular development of Britannia Court.
Britannia Court offers a convenient location close to the amenities of Downend and Staple Hill.These amenities include; a wide variety of shops and supermarkets, bus routes, banks, restaurants, cafes, library, doctors surgery and dentists.
From various points in the development and in the case of an emergency and for periods when the House Manager is off duty, there is a twenty four hour Careline response system.
This particular apartment is located on the top floor and in brief comprises; entrance hall, lounge/diner, a fitted kitchen with a built in oven and hob, bedroom with fitted wardobes and a shower room.
Additional benefits worthy of note include; electric heating, UPVC double glazing, a security alarm and an intercom entry system.
The development has many communal facilities which include; a large lounge where several activities are held, a laundry room with washing and drying facilities, a guest suite which is bookable in advance via the House Manager, well kept communal gardens, a lift to the upper levels and off street parking (not allocated).
It is condition of purchase that the residents must be over the age of sixty years, or in the case of a couple, one must be over the age of sixty years and the other over fifty five years.
The property is available as a vacant possession and an internal viewing inspection is recommended.

Description - Hunters Estate Agents, Downend are delighted to offer for sale this purpose built top floor McCarthy and Stone retirement flat which is offered for sale with no onward chain.
This property is situated conveniently for the amenities of Downend which include a wide variety of independent shops and supermarkets, bus routes, coffee shops, restaurants, doctors surgeries, dental practices and library.
The accommodation comprises; entrance hall, a lounge/diner, a kitchen, a shower room and a double bedroom with built in wardrobes.
Additional benefits include; uPVC double glazed windows, electric heating, a security entry system, and a security alarm.
The development also has many communal facilities which include a large lounge with communal kitchen where several activities are held, or where residents can simply go to socialise with a cup of tea. There is a communal laundry which has washing and drying facilities, a lift to the upper floors, well maintained gardens, off street parking (not allocated) and a guest suite which is bookable in advance with the House Manager. There is a small daily fee charged for the use of this room.
From various points in the development, in the case of an emergency or for periods when the House Manager is off duty, there is a twenty four hour Careline response system,
It is condition of purchase that the purchaser must be over the age of sixty years, or in the case of a couple, one must be over the age of sixty years and the other must be over the age of fifty five years.
An internal viewing appointment is recommended.

Hallway - Coved ceiling, loft hatch, cupboard housing electric meter and fuse box, electric night storage heater, intercom phone entry system, alarm box, built in cupboard housing hot water tank, doors leading to lounge/diner, bedroom and shower room.

Lounge/Diner - 5.33m x 3.35m (widest point) - UPVC double glazed window to rear, coved ceiling, electric nigh storage heater, telephone point, TV point, door leading to:

Kitchen - 2.72m x 1.75m - UPVC double glazed window to rear, range of fitted wall and base units, laminate work top incorporating a single stainless steel sink bowl unit, tiled splash backs, built in stainless steel electric oven & ceramic hob, extractor fan hood, space for fridge.

Bedroom - 3.23m x 2.62m - UPVC double glazed window to rear, coved ceiling, fitted mirror fronted wardrobes.

Shower Room - Vanity unit with wash hand basin inset, low level W.C, walk in shower cubicle with glass screen and housing an electric shower system, heated towel rail, extractor fan, Creda warm air heater, tiled walls, coved ceiling.

Communal Facilities - The apartment benefits from communal facilities available to all of the residents of Britannia Court. There is a laundry room providing washing and drying facilities, a refuse room for the disposal of household waste, a guest suite is available for the residents and there is a small daily fee charged for the use of this room which is bookable in advance via the House Manager. There are well kept communal gardens for the residents to enjoy and off street parking spaces.

Communal Lounge - The development has a large lounge with communal kitchen facilities where several activities are held, or where the residents can go to simply socialise and enjoy each others company with a cup of tea! The House Manager has an office situated here for the convenience of the residents.

Communal Laundry Room - The development has a communal laundry which has a selection of large washing machines and tumble dryers.

Communal Gardens - Britannia Court is displayed with pleasant well kept communal gardens with well stocked flower and shrub borders and seating areas.

Communal Parking - Communal off street parking strictly for residents only.

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    Hunters Estate Agents in Downend is owned and operated by David Vincent and David Bamforth who have both worked in the branch, under the name Besley Hill since the year 2000. This makes them both the most experienced property valuers in the area with a combined experience within the industry of nearly 50 years! Hunters, Downend pride themselves on offering a high level of professionalism, customer service and an unrivalled local knowledge of selling and valuing homes in the area. The team at Hunters Estate Agents in Downend have been responsible for developing an enviable reputation within the area and is made up of fellow Director Sara Vincent who is responsible for handling sales progression matters. Sara has nearly 30 years’ experience and will carefully nurse all sales through from our office from start to finish. The team is completed with Sales Negotiators Sarah Hargett, Donna Durnell, Dena Shoebridge and Kirsty Williams and office administrator April Stiddard, all of whom live locally. In order to provide high quality property particulars, we employ a professional photographer and combine modern technology with old fashioned hard work to ensure we achieve the best possible value for your property.

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