No bars, no signal predictedOne bar, reliable signal unlikelyTwo bars, may experience problems with connectivityThree bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web servicesFull bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
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2 bedroom apartment

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2 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: C*
850 sq ft / 79 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Broadband: Super-fast 89Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Leasehold
  • Luxury penthouse apartment in this impressive Lichfield landmark building
  • Easy reach of cathedral city centre amenities
  • Secure entrance with impressive reception foyer
  • Lift to third floor servicing just two apartments
  • Open plan living area with fitted kitchen including appliances
  • Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en suite shower room
  • Second double bedroom with wardrobes and large bathroom
  • 2 allocated parking spaces along with ample visitor parking
  • Well tended large communal gardens

The location of the impressive and iconic Kensington Oval building, close to the very heart of the cathedral city of Lichfield, makes this a particularly desirable residential location. With resonances of Bath's Royal Crescent this building has dominated the entrance to Lichfield for some years with its unique and interesting design statement. From its impressive foyer entrance standing beyond its wide pillared and canopied approach, the inner doors open to a stunning stairwell with lifts rising to each floor. This penthouse apartment lies on the third floor with the lift only servicing this and one other apartment, and enjoys a rear facing aspect with far-reaching views across the western Lichfield skyline. Truly an ideal location for those making the most of a convenient town centre lifestyle, and ideal for both an owner/occupier and a potential investment for buy to let.



ENTRANCE FOYER
approached via a secure entrance door into the magnificent foyer approach to the third floor apartment with lift access leading to the third floor which services just this and one other apartment, where a private entrance door opens to:

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
with double radiator, downlighters and inner door to:

HALLWAY
having built-in coats storage cupboard, double radiator, low energy downlighters and door to:

FABULOUS OPEN PLAN LIVING ROOM KITCHEN
Living Room Area 4.90m x 4.30m (16' 1" x 14' 1") having double glazed sash style dormer window to rear with far-reaching views and two double radiators.

KItchen Area 3.24m x 2.60m (10' 8" x 8' 6") having ample pre-formed work surface space with base storage cupboards and drawers, matching wall mounted storage cupboards including bottle racking, under-cupboard lighting, co-ordinated ceramic wall tiling, integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer each with matching fascias, Bosch electric oven with four ring induction hob and extractor hood, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, extractor fan, downlighters and co-ordinated ceramic wall tiling.

BEDROOM ONE
3.80m x 3.10m (12' 6" x 10' 2") having double doored fitted wardrobe, double radiator, double glazed sash style dormer window to rear again with the far-reaching views, downlighters and door to:

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
having a quadrant shower cubicle with thermostatic shower fitment, pedestal wash hand basin, W.C., partial co-ordinated ceramic wall tiling, downlighters, extractor fan, radiator and electric shaver point.

BEDROOM TWO
3.80m x 2.60m (12' 6" x 8' 6") another double room having double glazed sash style dormer window to rear, double radiator and double doored built-in wardrobe.

BATHROOM
having a panelled bath with tiled surround and wall mirror, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled surround and splashback, W.C., downlighters, extractor fan, electric shaver point, radiator and cupboard housing the central heating boiler which will be an electric boiler running the radiator system.

OUTSIDE
There are two allocated parking spaces for the apartment, together with ample visitor parking. Kensington Oval sits in attractive landscaped gardens with gated vehicular entrance with resident parking at the rear and general visitor parking to the front and side. The gardens are well maintained under a Service Charge agreement.

COUNCIL TAX
Band C.

LEASE TERMS
The lease was created for 125 years on 1 January 2006 therefore with approximately 109 years remaining subject to a Service Charge currently of £146.00 per month, and a Ground Rent of £.313.13 per annum . Should you proceed with the purchase of the property these details must be verified by your solicitor.

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