Communal entrance hall, private entrance hall, kitchen/living/dining room, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, further double bedroom  and family bathroom.  Two allocated parking spaces.  Shared covered bicycle and bin storage areas.

Location

The property is located on Bibbys Way, forming part of the Hopkins Homes ‘Prospect Place’ development to the southern part of the market town of Framlingham.  Framlingham benefits from a Co-op supermarket and a number of businesses, including shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants and a library.  The town has highly regarded primary and senior schools, both within easy walking distance, and is best known for its medieval castle.  Framlingham is only 12 miles from the coast as the crow flies, with popular destinations such as Southwold, Dunwich, Thorpeness and Orford.  The county town of Ipswich lies approximately 18 miles to the south-west and from here there are regular services to London’s Liverpool Street Station, scheduled to take just over the hour.  There are lovely walks from Framlingham into the surrounding countryside, and amenities such as golf in the nearby locations of Thorpeness (15 miles), Woodbridge (12 miles), Bury St Edmunds (34 miles) and Aldeburgh (13 miles).  The world famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall is within easy reach (10½ miles).  There is also bird watching at the RSPB centre at Minsmere (15 miles).  

Directions

From the agent’s office in Well Close Square, proceed in a southerly direction onto Station Road and head out of the town.  The property will be found on the right hand side, opposite the Co-op garage. To find the parking spaces, turn right onto Bibbys Way and immediately left into the communal parking area. The designated parking spaces for Number 17 are the third and fourth spaces on the left hand side.  For those using the What3Words app: ///roosters.swan.mermaids

Description

17 Bibbys Way is an immaculately presented first floor apartment that was built in 2017 by the well regarded local developer, Hopkins Homes, and forms part of the Prospect Place development.  The apartment has well laid out accommodation comprising a light entrance hall, open plan dual-aspect kitchen/living/dining room, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, second double bedroom and family bathroom.  There are two allocated parking spaces, as well as communal spaces for visitors.  In addition are communal covered bicycle and bin storage areas.  The property is to be sold with the benefit of the remaining NHBC warranty.    

Terms

The property is being sold with the remainder of a 125 year lease, which commenced in July 2018.  The development is managed by a company who deals with a collection of service charges and undertakes any maintenance of the communal areas.  The current annual service charge is approximately £1,011.  This figure includes building insurance and a ground rent of £130.

The Apartment

A doors leads into the communal entrance hall which has a further door providing access to the rear of the property and stairs that rise to the first floor.   From the top of the stairs, 17 Bibbys Way can be found on the left. 

A front door opens to the 

Entrance Hall

A light area with window to the rear, radiator and hatch to loft space.  Airing cupboard with pressurised water cylinder and slatted shelving.  A door leads off to the   

Kitchen/Living/Dining Room 20’8 x 11’11 (6.29m x 3.63m) plus recess to door

A dual-aspect room with windows to the front and rear.  Comprising a matching range of fitted wall and base unit with rolltop work surface incorporating a one and half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap over and tiled splashbacks.  Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher.  Four-ring gas hob with electric oven under and stainless steel extractor hood over.  Wall mounted gas-fired boiler and radiators.  Further space for appliances.  Ceramic tiled flooring.  

A further door from the entrance hall leads to the 

Master Bedroom 9’5 x 9’6 (2.87m x 2.89m) to front of fitted wardrobes

Window to front, radiator, built-in double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf above, further fitted wardrobe with hanging rail and drawers below, and dressing table with cupboard above.  A door opens to the 

En-suite Shower Room 

Comprising close coupled WC, pedestal hand wash basin with mixer tap over and tiled splashback, shaver point and mirror above.  Double shower tray with glazed screen, tiled surround and mains fed shower over.  Radiator and extractor fan.

Bedroom Two 10’3 x 7’6 (3.12m x 2.28m)

Window to front, radiator and built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf above.

Family Bathroom 7’10 x 6’1 (2.38m x 1.85m)

Window to rear with obscured glazing.  Partially tiled and comprising close coupled WC, pedestal hand wash basin with mixer tap over, mirror and shaver point above, panelled bath with mixer tap over and hand held shower attachment, extractor fan and radiator.  

Outside

Exiting the building to the rear of the communal entrance hall, two allocated parking spaces can be found on the right hand side. Access can also be gained to a shared bin store and shared bicycle storage area.  To the side of this is a small lawned communal area.  

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the agent.

Services - All main services connected. 

Council Tax - Band A; £1,366.85 payable per annum 2023/2024.

Local Authority - East Suffolk Council, East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT; [use Contact Agent Button].

Energy Efficiency Rating - B (full report available from the agent).

NOTES

1.  These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers or lessees in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. Interested parties should rely on their own/their surveyors investigations as to the construction type of the property and its condition. No warranty can be given for any of the services or equipment at the property and no tests have been carried out to ensure that heating, electrical or plumbing systems and equipment are fully operational. Any distances, room aspects and measurements which are given are approximate only. Any plans are indicative only and may not be the same as the transfer plan/s.  No guarantee can be given that any planning permissions or listed building contents or building regulations have been applied for or approved. The agents have not been made aware of any covenants or restrictions that may impact the property, unless stated otherwise

2.  Under Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 we, as Estate Agents, are required to obtain identification from buyers in the form of the photo page of your passport or a photo driving licence. The document must be in date.  In addition, we need proof of address in the form of a utility bill with the name and address of the buyer. This must not be more than three months old. We are also under obligation to check where the purchase funds are coming from.

October 2023