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£130,0002 bedroom retirement property for sale
Fordwich Place, Sandwich
Retirement
Retirement property
2 beds
1 bath
678
EPC rating: C
Key information
Tenure: Leasehold | unconfirmed share | unconfirmed yrs left
Council tax, if payable: Ask agent
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Features and description
A well presented purpose built first floor apartment for the over 55's, set in a quiet yet convenient cul-de-sac setting.Sitting/dining room, kitchen, shower room, two double bedrooms, parking. EPC Rating: E
Situation
The flats are set within well-maintained communal grounds and benefit from a large private car park at the rear. A back entrance provides convenient access to the building from this direction.Residents have use of a shared laundry room equipped with washing facilities, along with a discreet clothes-drying area located just outside. Additional features include an entryphone system for secure access and a 24-hour emergency call system for peace of mind.
The Property
Set within a well maintained purpose built complex is this neatly presented first floor apartment offering deceptively spacious accommodation for the over 55's. The bright sitting/dining room boasts dual aspect, whilst the adjacent kitchen is fitted with a range of matching cabinetry and integrated hob. There are two good sized double bedrooms, both serviced by a modern fully tiled shower room with large shower enclosure. The apartment is double glazed, has electric heating and enjoys ample storage consisting of a large hallway storage cupboard, sizable airing cupboard, and a double wardrobe in the second bedroom.
Sitting/Dining Room - 16' 10'' x 10' 10'' (5.13m x 3.30m)
Kitchen - 13' 5'' x 5' 2'' (4.09m x 1.57m)
Shower Room - 9' 2'' x 4' 9'' (2.79m x 1.45m)
Bedroom One - 13' 10'' max x 8' 9'' (4.21m x 2.66m)
Bedroom Two - 13' 5'' x 8' 5'' (4.09m x 2.56m)
Outside
The flats are set within well-maintained communal grounds and benefit from a large private car park at the rear. A back entrance provides convenient access to the building from this direction.Residents have use of a shared laundry room equipped with washing facilities, along with a discreet clothes-drying area located just outside. Additional features include an entry phone system for secure access and a 24-hour emergency call system for peace of mind.
Services
Mains electric, water and drainage are understood to be connected to the property.
Tenure & Maintenance Charges
Lease - 125 years starting 1 April 1985. Lease expires in approx. 85 years.The property is held on a 70% shared equity basis with in excess of 85 years unexpired on the long lease. The remaining 30% stake is retained and held by the freeholder. This makes the apartments more easily affordable for the retired, for whom the properties were designed. Service Charges £3,491 per annum which can be paid quarterly or monthly and includes the sinking fund.This covers the Communal Service Charges for the gardens, cleaning, windows, laundry room and machines, plus responsive repairs and the Court Manager role. It also covers communal utility charges for electric and water. A portion of the charge goes into the sinking fund for major repairs.
Council Tax Band: B
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Years Remaining: 84
Ground Rent: £0.00 per year
Service Charge: £3200.00 per year
Shared Ownership (%): 70%
Shared Ownership (Rent): £0.00
Situation
The flats are set within well-maintained communal grounds and benefit from a large private car park at the rear. A back entrance provides convenient access to the building from this direction.Residents have use of a shared laundry room equipped with washing facilities, along with a discreet clothes-drying area located just outside. Additional features include an entryphone system for secure access and a 24-hour emergency call system for peace of mind.
The Property
Set within a well maintained purpose built complex is this neatly presented first floor apartment offering deceptively spacious accommodation for the over 55's. The bright sitting/dining room boasts dual aspect, whilst the adjacent kitchen is fitted with a range of matching cabinetry and integrated hob. There are two good sized double bedrooms, both serviced by a modern fully tiled shower room with large shower enclosure. The apartment is double glazed, has electric heating and enjoys ample storage consisting of a large hallway storage cupboard, sizable airing cupboard, and a double wardrobe in the second bedroom.
Sitting/Dining Room - 16' 10'' x 10' 10'' (5.13m x 3.30m)
Kitchen - 13' 5'' x 5' 2'' (4.09m x 1.57m)
Shower Room - 9' 2'' x 4' 9'' (2.79m x 1.45m)
Bedroom One - 13' 10'' max x 8' 9'' (4.21m x 2.66m)
Bedroom Two - 13' 5'' x 8' 5'' (4.09m x 2.56m)
Outside
The flats are set within well-maintained communal grounds and benefit from a large private car park at the rear. A back entrance provides convenient access to the building from this direction.Residents have use of a shared laundry room equipped with washing facilities, along with a discreet clothes-drying area located just outside. Additional features include an entry phone system for secure access and a 24-hour emergency call system for peace of mind.
Services
Mains electric, water and drainage are understood to be connected to the property.
Tenure & Maintenance Charges
Lease - 125 years starting 1 April 1985. Lease expires in approx. 85 years.The property is held on a 70% shared equity basis with in excess of 85 years unexpired on the long lease. The remaining 30% stake is retained and held by the freeholder. This makes the apartments more easily affordable for the retired, for whom the properties were designed. Service Charges £3,491 per annum which can be paid quarterly or monthly and includes the sinking fund.This covers the Communal Service Charges for the gardens, cleaning, windows, laundry room and machines, plus responsive repairs and the Court Manager role. It also covers communal utility charges for electric and water. A portion of the charge goes into the sinking fund for major repairs.
Council Tax Band: B
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Years Remaining: 84
Ground Rent: £0.00 per year
Service Charge: £3200.00 per year
Shared Ownership (%): 70%
Shared Ownership (Rent): £0.00
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About this agent
At Colebrook Sturrock we are proud of the reputation we have built around core values. When we sell or let a property, we always act with integrity and honesty, these simple principles build strong relationships with our clients, which naturally develops into mutual trust, so that we often act for the same clients again and again. Everyone at Colebrook Sturrock has a real interest in the people and property we work with and genuinely enjoy helping coordinate our clients transaction. Staff throughout our 8 offices are friendly and approachable and we are sure you will find them a real pleasure to work with. Furthermore, on a professional level, our Partners are personally qualified members of the National Association of Estate Agents which our clients find very reassuring. By choosing Colebrook Sturrock to you will benefit from over 40 years Estate Agency experience. Selling your property with Colebrook Sturrock We are able to offer you a bespoke marketing service to suit your needs, including professional photography, glossy brochures, accompanied viewings, and enhanced exposure from a regional network of branches across East Kent, all working on your behalf. So confident are we about the service we provide, we do not tie you into a lengthy Estate Agency contract. We welcome the opportunity of talking to you in more detail about how applying some of our principles and methods can make a real difference to your moving experience. Letting your property with Colebrook Sturrock We commit to offering you the best service no matter how many properties you have. Our clients range from professional landlords with large portfolios, right through to private individuals with a single property to let, all receive the same high standard and quality advice. We often also provide our clients with pre-acquisition advice, consulting on which future investments will be most appropriate for their requirements and provide the most attractive yield, all at no extra cost. Unlike many other companies, we have an in-house property management team, meaning that your property is being looked after by people who not only know the area but who really know your property. We combine our professional heritage with state of the art systems including internal software, international web coverage and regional media exposure, which, together with our network of offices across East Kent, ensures our clients' properties reach the widest possible audience. If you are looking for a fresh, innovative approach please contact the team for an informal chat about the levels of service we offer or we would be delighted to visit you at your property. Colebrook Sturrock are recognised as one of the area’s leading specialists with genuine local knowledge and sales offices in Elham, Hawkinge, Minster, Saltwood, Sandwich, Walmer and St Margaret’s at Cliffe.