Retirement property close to amenities *** no stamp duty to pay ***
Ref: FAP/2076
Further details
WAS £144,950 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 semi detached property, occupying a most pleasant location with communal gardens to the side and rear and the advantage of its own block paved driveway to the fore, giving off road parking. Viewing is recommended as 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. Access to public transport by way of bus routes, M42 and M6 Toll Road.
The accommodation in full comprises: double glazed front door leading through to:
Reception Hall having radiator.
Guests Cloakroom having w.c. with low level flush, wall mounted wash hand basin, radiator, double glazed opaque window facing front.
Internal door leads through to:
Lounge 3.35m (11’ min to stairs) x 3.65m (12’) having electric fire and surround, telephone point, radiator, television aerial socket, double glazed window facing front.
Internal door leads through to:
Fitted Kitchen Dining Room 4.29m (14’1”) x 2.76m (9’1”) (over units) having a range of base and wall mounted units with working surfaces, complimentary tiling, free standing electric cooker incorporating hob, wall mounted gas central heating boiler, double panelled radiator, space for fridge and freezer (subject to size), ample room for dining table and chairs, useful under stairs storage cupboard, double glazed window and door giving views and access out to pleasant side on communal garden views.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing approached from the lounge, currently fitted to the stairs is a chair lift which is available with the property, or can be removed if not required, landing having radiator and access to loft void.
Bedroom One (front) 3.60m (11’10”) x 3.20m (10’6”) having radiator, airing cupboard off housing the lagged copper hot water cylinder with shelving above, dual double glazed windows facing front.
Bedroom Two 2.81m (9’3”) x 2.20m (7’3”) having radiator and double glazed window giving views over communal garden.
Bathroom having coloured suite comprising of bath with tiling above and ‘Galaxy’ shower unit over, shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin, w.c. with low level flush, radiator, double glazed opaque window to rear.
OUTSIDE
The property is set within most pleasant communal gardens with the advantage of a block paved driveway to the fore of the property. The communal gardens continued to the side and rear of the property giving most pleasant views.
Fixtures and Fittings as per sales particulars.
Estate Agents Note: emergency pull cords are situated in the lounge, bedroom one and bathroom. All sockets are situated at the convenient height of 0.99 (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 details are currently awaiting verification.