Retirement property close to amenities *** no stamp duty to pay *** no chain
Ref: FAP/2068
Further details
WAS £143,000 REDUCED TO £134,950
Offering managed retirement accommodation under the umbrella of Guardian Retirement Housing. Certain criteria must be met before acceptance by this organisation, these being that any prospective purchaser must be of retirement age with 60 years being the minimum requirement, they must be capable of leading an independent life and in particular to manage their own housekeeping. By the terms of the lease the property cannot be transferred to anyone other than a person who is, in the opinion of Guardian Retirement Housing, in need of retirement accommodation. Therefore they would wish to interview any prospective purchaser.
There is a monthly service charge which briefly includes: Costs of estate manager’s services, upkeep of communal parts, window cleaning, gardening, building insurance and repairs to common parts. Further more detailed information can be obtained from the housing association. There is a communal laundry and excellent guest room which can be used, for a nominal cost, by family and friends who are visiting and there is also the Jubilee Meeting Room on site.
An excellent opportunity to acquire this well presented retirement mid town house residence occupying a most pleasant location within homes of a similar age and style. Set within attractive, cared for gardens with the advantage of being set to the side of Calder Drive, this retirement house is set within what is considered to be one of the most highly respected retirement developments within Sutton Coldfield. These homes are well situated for local shopping facilities at Walmley village with a number of shops, doctors’ clinic, health centre, library and bowling green on hand, also access to public transport by way of bus routes, M42 and M6 Toll Road.
The accommodation in full comprises:
Glazed Panelled Front Door leading through to:
Reception Hall having radiator and guests’ cloakroom off.
Guests’ Cloakroom having wc with low level flush, radiator, wall mounted wash hand basin and double glazed frosted window facing front.
Lounge 3.65m (12’) x 3.27m (10’9’’) minimum to stairs having radiator, telephone point, television aerial socket, stairs to the first floor and double glazed window facing front.
Good Sized Fitted Dining Kitchen 4.31m (14’2’’) x 2.84m (9’4’’) having fitted cupboards comprising of stainless steel sink unit with side drainer, base and wall mounted units, roll topped working surfaces and complementary tiling, wall mounted gas central heating boiler, double panelled radiator, room for dining table and chairs, under stairs storage cupboard with shelving, UPVC double glazed window overlooking communal gardens with mature trees beyond and sealed unit glazed door leading out to communal gardens and patio area.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing approached from the lounge having radiator and giving access to loft void.
Bedroom One (front) 3.55m (11’8’’) x 3.14m (10’4’’) having radiator, airing cupboard off housing the lagged copper hot water cylinder and dual double glazed windows facing front.
Bedroom Two 2.76m (9’1’’) x 2.20m (7’3’’) having radiator and double glazed window to rear.
Bathroom having suite comprising of panelled bath with tiling behind, electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, wc with low level flush, radiator and double glazed frosted window to rear.
OUTSIDE
The property is set within communal gardens with unallocated parking spaces to the fore. To the rear the communal gardens extend round this property and there is the benefit of attractive views over Jones wood with mature trees giving a secluded setting.
Fixtures and Fittings as per sales particulars.
Estate Agent’s Note: Emergency pull cords are situated in the lounge, bedroom one and bathroom. All sockets are situated at a convenient height of 3’3’’ above carpet level.
We draw your attention to the fact that any prospective purchaser should satisfy themselves with Guardian Retirement Housing that they are happy with the sinking fund arrangements when resale of this property is undertaken.
Tenure: The property is leasehold with a term of 99 years from 1986 with a service charge of approximately £108.00 per month. These lease details are currently awaiting verification.