*NO ONWARD CHAIN* Immaculately Presented Two Bedroom Ground Floor apartment within a purpose built retirement development designed for independent living and brought to the town by specialist builders, McCarthy & Stone. Located close to all amenities, there are around 71 privately owned dwellings in total each benefitting from an on-site manager, communal relaxation and event areas, a laundrette, beautifully established and maintained gardens and both parking area and visitor accommodation. This particular apartment being on the ground floor had its own door opening onto a small outside area ideal for watching the comings and goings on Railway Road. The apartment offers a 24ft open-plan lounge/dining room, a fitted kitchen, Two bedrooms and a bathroom as well as fitted wardrobes, airing cupboard and storage cupboard
Accommodation
Front entrance door opening to:-
Hallway
Wall mounted electric night storage heater, door to airing cupboard housing water cylinder and shelving, door to additional storage cupboard, textured and coved ceiling
Lounge/Diner 243 x 107 (7.4m x 3.2m)
Wall mounted electric night storage heater, central fireplace with electric fire inset, textured and coved ceiling, uPVC glazed door to outside area, telephone point, part glazed double doors to:-
Kitchen 81 x 77 (2.5m x 2.3m)
UPVC double glazed window to side, generously fitted with a range of matching wall mounted and base units under round edge work surfaces, single drainer stainless steel sink unit, 4 ring ceramic hob with extractor over, tiled to work surfaces, eye level built-in electric multifunction oven, under counter space for two appliances, textured and coved ceiling. wall mounted electric heater
Bedroom One 173 x 91 (5.3m x 2.8m)
uPVC double glazed window, wall mounted electric heater, textured and coved ceiling
Bedroom Two 133 x 93 (4.1m x 2.8m)
uPVC double glazed window, wall mounted electric night storage heater, textured and coved ceiling, built in wardrobes with mirrored bi-fold doors.
Bathroom
Wall mounted heated towel rail and fan heater, panelled bath with wall mounted mains shower and glass shower screen over, w.c., handwash basin inset to vanity unit with wall mounted mirror and light with shaver socket over, lino style flooring, fully tiled walls, extractor.
Outside
From the Lounge/Diner a door leads to a small outside area with storm porch and inset bushes protected by a brick wall with access close by to Railway Road
In addition there are exceptionally well maintained south facing communal gardens laid to lawn with trees, bushes, shrubs and flowers inset and communal residents and visitors parking.
Inside
There is a communal living and kitchen area where there are regular opportunities for meeting up with other residents. In addition there is a communal laundry room with both washing machines and tumble dryers. The property is also positioned next to the Guest Suite for anyone wishing to book to stay short term.
Downham Market is a popular market town with a wonderful variety of restaurants, shops and leisure facilities with a notable community spirit.
The town also provides pre-school facilities, two primary schools, Downham Market Academy and Athena Six Form Centre as well as doctors surgeries, dentists, leisure facilities and other important amenities.
Downham Market railway station which is in walking distance is on the main line from kings Lynn to London Kings Cross via Ely and Cambridge.
Agents notes:
Current Service Charge - (Including water) £4453.36 per annum (paid 6 monthly).
Current Ground Rent - £450.00 per annum (paid 6 monthly).
Leasehold Details - 125 years from 2003.
The minimum age to become an occupier is set at 60 although a second occupier can be aged 55
Tenure : Leasehold
- Ground Rent : £450.00 pa
- Service Charge : £4,453.36 pa
- Length of Lease : 102 Years
Council Tax Band : B
- Water sources: Direct mains water
- Electricity source: National Grid
- Sewerage arrangements: Standard UK domestic
- Heating Supply: Central heating (electric)
- Parking Availability: Yes