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1 bedroom apartment for sale

Flat 4, Vernon House, Watling Street South, Church Stretton SY6
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Apartment
1 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: D*
645 sq ft / 60 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold | 962 yrs left
Council tax: Band A
Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
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Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Leasehold (962 years remaining)
  • 1st floor apartment with spacious rooms
  • Within easy walking distance of town centre
  • Parking space and communal garden area
  • Viewing recommended
  • No upward chain
VERNON HOUSE

This substantial Edwardian period house was converted into five separate self-contained leasehold apartments with two on the ground floor, two on the first and one on the second floor. They share communal gardens and private parking for one vehicle. It enjoys views of the Stretton Hills and is convenient for the town centre.

4 Vernon House located on the first floor has been well maintained and over the past few years has been tastefully decorated and has the benefit of gas fired central heating and upvc double-glazed windows. In brief it comprises entrance hall, kitchen, bathroom, large living/dining room with bay window, small inner hall leading to the double bedroom again having a front bay window.


Watling Street South is located on the opposite side of the A49 from the town centre. It is mainly a residential part of Church Stretton and comprises Edwardian period up to modern day style properties. The town centre amenities including shops, recreation park, railway and bus stations are just a few minutes walking distance.


THE TOWN OF CHURCH STRETTON

Church Stretton lies amidst the south Shropshire Hills midway between Shrewsbury (13 miles) and Ludlow (14 miles) along the A49 road. It can claim to be one of the most beautifully situated towns in England and attracts walkers and country lovers from all over the UK. It is a really thriving community with societies, clubs, cafes, public houses and restaurants. Including the neighbouring villages of All Stretton and Little Stretton it has a population of around 5,000 and being a popular market and tourist town it offers excellent shopping facilities including a supermarket, specialist shops, such as ladies and men’s fashion shops and a building society agency situated within Wrights Estate Agents.

There are churches, excellent education and recreational facilities including the 18 hole golf course. The ‘Mayfair’ community centre and GP practice, together provide health care. There are good rail communications and bus services. Telford lies within easy commuting distance where the M54 gives easy access to the West Midlands and Birmingham.


ACCOMMODATION


No 4 is approached from the front road through an iron hand gate with path to the front porch. The entrance door and communal hall serves four of the apartments. No 4 occupies a first floor position.

Internal Front Door with glazed panel to:


HALL (1.92m x .94m approx)(6’3” x 3’1”approx) with wooden boarded floor.


LIVING/DINING ROOM (5.50m x 3.79m approx) (18’ x 12’5” approx) with fitted carpet, front bay window with delightful views towards the Stretton Hills, ceiling coving, ceiling rose, 2 radiators, 2 telephone points, 7 power points and door to hall.


KITCHEN (3.11m x 2.0m approx) (10’2” x 6’7” approx) with wooden boarded floor, 2 windows with westerly views towards the Longmynd Hills, fitted cupboards to three walls comprising 5 floor cupboards including drawers, 2 wall cupboards, laminate worktops, integrated stainless steel double bowl sink unit, ‘Lamona’ ceramic 4-ring hob with electric oven below and concealed cooker hood over, spaces for fridge/freezer and washing machine, 6 power points, recessed wall shelves and the enclosed wall mounted Ideal gas central heating boiler. Door to hall


INNER HALL off living room with fitted carpet, concealed radiator, stained and leaded glass window with secondary glazing. Door to:


DOUBLE BEDROOM (17’11” x 11’9” approx) with fitted carpet, ceiling coving, front bay window, radiator, 2 power points and fire exit door.


BATHROOM (3.09m x 1.84m approx) (10’1” x 6’approx)with vinyl floor covering, window, white suite with panelled bath with Triton shower fitting over, wc and washbasin, radiator and floor to ceiling storage cupboard.


TENURE The apartment is leasehold sold on a 999 years lease with a service charge of around £600 per annum which includes any ground rent, further details regarding the lease available from the agent.


SERVICES We understand mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected


COUNCIL TAX Band ‘A’


LOCAL AUTHORITY Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND

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WATER AUTHORITY Severn Trent Water, Shelton, Shrewsbury SY3 8BJ

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VIEWING By appointment through Wrights telephone[use Contact Agent Button]


FINANCE SUPPORT We are local agents for the Yorkshire Building Society and can arrange appointments for purchasers requiring mortgages.


IMPORTANT NOTICE: Floor plan for illustrative purposes only, not to scale. All measurements and distances are approximate. the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract; no person in the employment of Wrights Estate Agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. We cannot verify the tenure, as we do not have access to the legal title; we cannot guarantee boundaries or rights of way so you must take the advice of your legal representative. If there is any point that is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information. Do so particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view.


Places of interest

    Established in 1972, W C WRIGHT & SON is Church Stretton's longest established independent estate agents. We cover Church Stretton, the surrounding villages and rural areas. For enquiries regarding property to rent or property letting, please contact our associates Bluestone Residential Lettings.  We are members of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA), and therefore conduct our business under a strict code of practice. As a Yorkshire Building Society agency, Wrights Estate Agents can offer you a wide choice of savings accounts to help your money work harder. The Yorkshire aims to offer customers great value over the longer term, as well as being competitive at the start. Talk to us today by calling or come in and see us at 32 Sandford Avenue, Church Stretton, SY6 6BW.  The Principal, Stuart Wright, is currently Secretary of the Shropshire Branch of the NAEA.W C WRIGHT & SON.

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