'An immaculately presented, comparatively large two double bedroom purpose built first floor retirement apartment, in a prestigious development just to the West of central Hereford with parking and landscaped gardens'
LOCATION
Watkins Court is a retirement development created by McCarthy Stone and is situated close to shops, public transport and central Herefords' shopping, leisure and recreational facilities. The city also has both bus and railway stations.
DESCRIPTION
Watkins Court is a select community, the scheme is set in landscaped gardens, it has a residents lounge and security via a controlled entry system and door, a house manager and there is a care line installed with help being at hand 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Each floor has lift access, there is a twin bedded guest suite and off the residents lounge is a kitchen facility and laundry room. 23 Watkins Court occupies a first floor position and has windows on three sides with electric heating, double glazing, raised power points and lowered light switches. This first floor apartment occupies a private position at the end of the corridor and is in immaculate condition throughout having had a new bathroom suite installed and new boiler installed in 2022. In more detail the accommodation comprises:
ON THE GROUND FLOOR:
Controlled main entrance door giving access to the communal facilities, lift and stairs.
ON THE FIRST FLOOR:
THE SELF CONTAINED ACCOMMODATION OF NUMBER 23:
T-Shaped Reception Hall
With coving to the ceiling, Tunstall control system, emergency alarm cord, electric heater, double glazed window with panel style door to sitting room, two bedrooms, bathroom and door to:
The Boiler/Storage Cupboard 1.22m (4'0) x 1.04m (3'5)
With Gledhill boiler (installed in 2022). Telephone point and fitted shelving.
The Sitting/Dining Room 6.15m (20'2) x 3.4m (11'2) (narrowing to 8'9)
With double glazed window overlooking the side, coving to ceiling, emergency alarm pull cord, feature fire surround with inset electric fire, aerial points and electric heater. The sitting room area has carpet fitted with good quality vinyl being fitted to the dining area. A pair of obscure glazed doors to:
The Kitchen 2.74m (9'0) x 1.83m (6')
With double glazed window to Friar Street, coved ceiling and single drainer sink unit with fitted base cupboard and drawer units with roll edged working surfaces over, tiled surrounds and matching eye level cabinets. Electric oven and with recently installed induction hob. Recesses for fridge and freezer units and wall mounted electric heater.
Bedroom 1 5.31m (17'5) x 2.79m (9'2)
With double glazed window enjoying a southerly aspect, coved ceiling, electric heater, emergency alarm pull cord, access to loft storage space and with double mirror fronted wardrobe cupboard with folding doors, hanging rails and storage shelving.
Bedroom 2 4.45m (14'7) x 2.64m (8'8)
A good sized double bedroom with double glazed window to Friar Street and with slim-line electric heater, coved ceiling and emergency alarm pull cord.
Bathroom
Recently refitted with part shower boarding to the walls, fitted mirror, white suite comprising shower end bath with hot and cold mixer tap, rain-head shower with detachable smaller shower head and fitted glass shower screen. Pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, dimplex heater, extractor fan and grey tile effect vinyl flooring.
OUTSIDE:

Communal Garden
Watkins Court has the benefit of beautifully landscaped secure communal gardens. There is also a small patio with seating to the front.
Parking
There are two communal car parks providing communal parking facilities.
Agent's Note
The property is provided with numerous emergency alarm pull cords. Watkins Court is intended for use by people of retirement age and the individual apartments are designed for their convenience and occupation is limited to those who meet the requirement of 60 years of age. There is a thriving social scene at the development
SERVICE CHARGE & GROUND RENT
It is understood that the half yearly service charge and ground rent combined is in the sum of £1,812.50 which is charged in respect of costs incurred for the Scheme Manager, water rates, buildings insurance, maintenance of the structure and common areas, heating, lighting and cleaning of common areas, lift maintenance, the alarm call system and funding for future expenditure.
TENURE
The property is leasehold and has the remainder of a 125 year lease which commenced in 2003 (to be confirmed).
COUNCIL TAX BAND C

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.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the agents, telephone Hereford[use Contact Agent Button].
DIRECTIONAL NOTE
The best vehicular route is to proceed from King Street in the centre of Hereford into St Nicholas Street, pass at the traffic lights at Barton Road and turn right immediately beyond St Nicholas Church. Continue along Friar Street and enter Old Mill Close on the left hand side where Watkins Court will be found on the right.
16th May 2023
ID36270
Disclaimer
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.