2 bedroom retirement property for sale
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Property description & features
There is full double glazing and modern electric heating.
The communal areas comprise: Entrance and reception area with house manager's office, lift and stairs to all floors, residents lounge, laundry room, guest suite and superbly maintained communal gardens which surround the building. There is a large car park with ample parking for residents and visitors plus room to park mobility scooters.
The private accommodation comprises: Entrance hall with storage cupboard, spacious lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen with built-in appliances, double bedroom with built-in wardrobes, a second bedroom (could be used as a dining room, if required), large shower room.
St Catherine's Court was constructed in 1991 and has been a popular choice for retired people ever since. It is located on the outskirts of the town centre and served by local buses with stops close by. There is also a useful Stort Shuttle Bus which circulates around the town, stopping at various key points including shopping areas, hospital and the station..
EPC Band D Council Tax Band C.
Secure Access With Entryphone - Door to:
Main Reception Area - An attractive and carpeted entrance area where the house manager's office is located.
Lift and stairs provides access to all floors.
Front Door To: -
Private Entrance Hall - Electric storage heater. Wall mounted entry phone/emergency call system.
Large walk-in storage cupboard with light connected. Adjacent built-in airing cupboard.
Lounge/Dining Room - 4.379 plus bay x 3.215 (14'4" plus bay x 10'6") - A spacious dual aspect room with double glazed windows overlooking the gardens. The bay window has a lovely view across neighbouring Priory Court and St Michael's Church beyond.
Two wall light points. TV and telephone points. Electric storage heater. Attractive mock fireplace with wooden surround.
View From Lounge Window -
Kitchen - 3.024 x 1.865 (9'11" x 6'1") - Stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard below. Adjacent work surfaces with cupboards and drawers below. Spaces for cooker and upright fridge/freezer. Ceramic tiled splashbacks to work surfaces. Five single eye level wall cupboards. Kickspace heater. Cooker extractor hood. Alarm cord.
Bedroom One - 4.406 into wardrobes x 2.740 (14'5" into wardrobes - Double glazed with view over the gardens. Electric storage heater. TV point. Alarm cord. Large double built-in wardrobe cupboard.
View From Bedroom Window -
Bedroom Two - 3.212 x 2.009 (10'6" x 6'7") - Double glazed window. Wall mounted electric heater.
Shower Room - 2.263 x 1.719 (7'5" x 5'7") - Shower cubicle. Pedestal wash basin. Low level WC. Shaver light and point. Extractor fan. Electric heated towel rail. Wall mounted electric heater.
Residents Lounge - Located on the lower ground floor is a spacious lounge used by the residents for various social events and meetings. There is a small kitchen attached and a guest cloakroom close-by.
Communal Gardens - The superbly maintained gardens surround the building and there are two patio/seating areas, one of which is adjacent to the residents lounge.
The car park has numerous parking spaces for residents use plus plenty of parking for visitors.
Laundry Room - Well equipped with two high quality commercial washing machines and tumble dryers.
There is a well organised booking system for the residents to use this equipment.
Guest Suite - This is available for overnight visitors at a cost of £20 per night and is bookable via the house manager.
Lease Details - There is a 125 year lease which commenced in 1991.
Ground rent is £184.07 every six months.
The current service charge is £4299.01 per annum. This covers cleaning and maintenance of all communal areas and gardens, house managers costs, lifts, window cleaning..
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In this brochure you will find larger photographs, floor plan, Energy Performance Certificate and loads of useful information about the area that the property is located.
Disclaimer - For clarification, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out survey, not tested the services, appliances or specific fittings and any mention of such items does not imply that they are in working order. Room sizes are approximate and should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. Photographs are for illustration only and may depict items which are not for sale or included in the sale of the property. Any stated plot size is intended merely as a guide and has not been officially measured or verified. We have not checked the legal documents to verify the freehold/leasehold status of the property and purchaser is advised to obtain clarification from their solicitor or surveyor. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS 2003. Intending purchaser will be asked to produce identification documents and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there be no delay in agreeing the sale.
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