2 bedroom retirement property for sale

An attractive two double bedroom terraced house in this favoured retirement development in the centre of Watlington enjoying a light filled reception together with communal gardens, ample parking and resident manager. Age qualification of 55.

5 Orchard Walk - This two-bedroom house is presented in good decorative order throughout. The bright interior benefits from excellent natural lighting, with the south-facing reception room having French doors leading out to a small private patio and the pretty landscaped communal gardens beyond.

On the first floor are two double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom having lovely views over the gardens. Orchard Walk is no more than a five-minute level walk from the centre of Watlington and benefits from a resident manager and a car park reserved exclusively for the residents

Outside - French doors lead out to the private paved patio terrace, with space for outside seating, garden pots and a lovely outlook to the vined pergola walkway and communal gardens.

The development has attractive and well-maintained landscaped gardens around which the properties are situated. There are a variety of specimen trees, mature shrubs and well stocked borders together with shaped lawns, an ornamental pond and seating areas. A private tarmac surfaced car-park provides exclusive and ample parking for all residents and visitors.

Watlington - Watlington is a beautiful historic market town with easy access for commuters to London and Oxford via the Oxford tube at Lewknor, local train links and the M40. There is a vibrant and creative community, with independent and artisan shops. Along with three excellent pubs and local restaurants, there is a first-class butcher and delicatessen, the Orange Bakery selling delicious bread and baked goodies every Friday and Saturday, and The Undercroft Market, with locally sourced fruit, vegetables, flowers and plants. For sporting enthusiasts, the town has a range of sports facilities that embrace football and cricket as well as tennis, squash and bowls. The Chiltern Hills rise above the town and offer some of the finest landscapes in south-east England. With wonderful walks on the doorstep and The Icknield Way (Ridgeway National Trail) passing close to the town, there is much on offer for outdoor enthusiasts, cyclists and walkers.

Services - Mains water, drainage and electricity.
Heating: Electric storage heaters
Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Tax Band: C
EPC Rating: D
Leasehold: An age qualification of 55 exits for all occupants of the property.
Lease Term: 125 years, granted 1986, ends 2111. 86 years approximately remaining in 2025.

Maintenance And Service Charge - Approximately £2,000 per annum (includes ground rent, insurance, general maintenance, on site manager and communal garden maintenance)