2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Rome was not built in a day, but within a day you could go from home seeker to a hopeful homeowner once you have paid No.17 Roman Close a visit! The Romans themselves would be proud of this well presented, 2 double bedroom, semi-detached house, which is for sale on a 50% ownership basis with rent payable for the remaining share. Your chariot awaits, so jump in and ride over for a viewing today!

Key Features - - Semi-Detached Modern House
- 50% Shared Ownership
- Ideal Starter Home
- 2 Double Bedrooms
- Well Presented Accommodation
- Pleasant, South Facing Rear Garden
- Edge of Popular Village Location
- Distant Front & Side Views from First Floor
- Off Road Parking for at Least 3 Cars
- Eco Friendly Property
- Opportunity to Purchase up to 80% Ownership
- EPC B

The Property - No.17 Roman Close is a semi-detached house found on the edge of the popular, village of Leintwardine, which lies on the rural Herefordshire/Shropshire border surrounded by beautiful countryside and rolling hills for as far as the eye can see. This deceptively spacious, 2 bedroom house is an ideal starter home and available for sale on a 50% shared ownership basis with rent payable on the remaining share to Platform Housing Group.

Designed with modern day living in mind, this economical home was built in 2012 as part of the Roman Close development, which is made up of a number of similarly designed properties and offers well presented accommodation set over 2 storeys, off road parking via a private driveway, distant front and side views across the picturesque countryside from the upper floors and a pleasant, directly south facing rear garden.

Prospective purchasers should note that they will have to undertake and pass a local connection criteria and will also have the opportunity to purchase a further share in the property in the future up to a maximum of 80%.

Approached from the drive, the front door opens into the entrance hall, which has separate doors opening into the downstairs W.C and the living room, whilst stairs rise up to the first floor accommodation. The living room has space for a three-piece-suite and additional furnishings and separate doors to the rear leading into the airing cupboard and the kitchen diner. Fully equipped for 21st century living, the kitchen diner is fitted with an array of matching wall and base units, fitted appliances and room for a set of table and chairs. A further door opens out to the rear garden. On the first floor, a landing area gives way to the 2 double bedrooms and the bathroom. Bedroom one has distant frontward views, whilst bedroom two has a view over the rear garden. The bathroom is installed with a matching white suite of W.C, wash basin and a panelled bath with shower over.

Outside, the tarmacadam driveway provides off road parking for at least 3 cars. The front garden is laid entirely with broken slate for ease of maintenance and additional parking if required. At the back of the house, the south facing, sun trapped rear garden is largely laid to lawn with well-defined fenced boundaries and has a useful garden shed. A paved patio area poses as an ideal place to relax/entertain on within the warmer months of the year.

The Location - No.17 Roman Close occupies an idyllic edge of village setting within historic Leintwardine nestled close to the Welsh/English border. The area is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those of an active disposition. Encompassed by stunning scenic countryside with rolling hill tops as far as the eye can see the village and nearby surroundings are popular with walkers and cyclists and present a variety of outdoor pursuits.

Leintwardine is a close-knit and friendly community and embraces the 'laid back', tranquil lifestyle and is a place steeped in history with evidence of a settlement being present here since the Roman times as well as a mention in the Domesday Book. The village itself sits alongside the River Teme/Clun and offers plenty of useful facilities to include a doctors surgery, a petrol station with everyday shop and a post office, a church, village hall, 2 pub's (The Lion & The Sun), a primary school, a cafe, a butchers, a garage, a fish & chip shop and a fire station as well as a number of small business located on the business park at the edge of the village. Further recreational and educational facilities are available in Knighton (8 miles West), Craven Arms (9 miles North) and Ludlow (9 miles East). All 3 offer an excellent range of independent retailers and a number of supermarkets chains. A variety of dining establishments and public houses, a host of community clubs and societies and useful transport links via bus and railway stations.

Services - We are informed the property is connected to mains water, drainage and electricity.

Heating - Air source heat pump.

Tenure - Leasehold tenure with 111 years remaining on the lease (2024). The property is offered for sale on a 50% shared ownership basis with Platform Housing Group.

Council Tax - Herefordshire Council - Band B. Charge for 2023/24 is £1,718.39.

Rent & Rates - There is an annual service charge of £153.60 and a monthly rent of £233.85 PCM for the remaining 50% share. It is possible to increase your shared ownership up to a maximum of 80%.

Agents Note - All prospective purchasers must complete a Platform Housing Group application and fulfil certain criteria to be considered eligible for the property, before solicitors are instructed. You do not qualify if you can afford to buy a home outright that meets your needs. Also, if you cannot afford the cost of the rent and mortgage, you would not qualify financially. In addition, if you have a county court judgement or a history of rent arrears or bad debt you are unlikely to be considered.

Broadband - Enquiries via British Telecom indicates the property has an estimated fibre broadband speed of 29-36MB. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries via BT or their own broadband provider.

Nearest Towns/Cities - Knighton - Approximately 8 miles
Craven Arms - Approximately 9 miles
Ludlow - Approximately 9 miles
Presteigne - Approximately 11 miles
Leominster - Approximately 13 miles
Bishops Castle - Approximately 14 miles
Hereford - Approximately 23 miles
Shrewsbury - Approximately 29 miles

Directions - As you enter the village of Leintwardine via the A4113, proceed through the village to the top of the hill where Roman Close is located on the right hand side opposite the doctors surgery. Turn into Roman Close, bear right and the property can be located straight in-front at the end of the road.

Money Laundering Regulations - In order to comply with current legislation, we are required to carry out Anti-Money Laundering checks on all prospective purchasers. A company called Credit Safe provide Anti Money Laundering compliance reports for us, the cost of which is to be covered by prospective purchasers.

Consumer Protection - Consumer protection from unfair trading regulations 2008 - Holters for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: 1. These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessors and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each term of them. 3. The vendors or lessors do not make or give, and neither do Holters for themselves nor any person in their employment have any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.