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1OULSNAM INTRODUCE THIS ONE BEDROOM TOP FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT LOCATED WITHIN THE DESIRABLE & PRESTIGIOUS HORTON MILL COURT DEVELOPMENT for the over 70s which briefly comprises; a generous loun...
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Horton Mill Court - Set in the heart of the spa town of Droitwich, Horton Mill Court is one of McCarthy & Stones Retirement Living PLUS developments and is all about making life easier. That includes providing a great value in-house restaurant, for when you don’t feel like food shopping and cooking yourself, plus a spacious homeowners’ lounge for socialising, and a guest suite where friends and family can stay for a modest fee. Whether you’d like help with chores such as housework or laundry or sometimes need a hand with anything else, the Estates manager and on-site team are there to help with support packages which are totally flexible, so you only pay for the care you actually use. Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hours domestic assistance per week, so for many of our homeowners, they use this hour to have their apartment cleaned. Other tasks, which you can choose to be carried out by the services team as part of your domestic assistance allowance, include; changing bedding, managing heating systems, shopping for food and posting letters or parcels. There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements - provided by the Your Life Care & Management team. In addition to the 1 hours domestic assistance included in your service charge, there is an assortment of bespoke packages on offer to suit the individual needs of each homeowner. These comprise; Domestic support, Ironing & Laundry, Shopping, Personal care, Medication and Companionship. For your reassurance the development has 24-Hour on-site staffing, secure camera entry systems and 24-Hour emergency call systems. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years or of age or over. Droitwich's historic Town centre is located nearby offering a mix of old retail traditions and chain store shopping outlets. The local train station is located approximately one mile from the development and bus routes give access to Worcester and Birmingham City centre.
SUMMARY
A WELL PRESENTED GENEROUS ONE DOUBLE BEDROOM TOP FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT part of RETIREMENT LIVING PLUS RANGE (known previously as assisted living)
Entrance Hallway - Wall mounted emergency intercom. Ceiling light fitting. Door to airing cupboard housing the hot water tank and shelving. Further doors off lead to the lounge diner, bedroom and bathroom.
Lounge diner is a generous sized room with feature fire place creating a focal point. TV/ Telephone point and a range of power sockets. Double glazed window with pleasant outlook acoss the comunal front garden to the Hanbury Road. Oak effect door with glazed panels leads into the Kitchen.
Modern Kitchen featuring fully integrated appliances comprising cooker, fridge and freezer. Four ring hob with extractor hood above.
Bedroom is a good size double bedroom benefiting from fitted wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors.
Bathroom - purpose built wet room comprises panel bath, shower with curtain and grab rails. Wash hand basin set into vanity unit, mirror above and shaver point. Heated towel rail. Emergency pull-cord.
Service Charge (Breakdown) -
• 24-Hour on-site staffing
• 1 hours domestic assistance per week
• Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24 hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance
GENERAL INFORMATION
The property is complete with under floor heating.
The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. We have been advised the Service charge is £8,547.12 and the ground rent is £435 pa.
Parking Permit (Subject To Availability) - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is approximately £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.
Entrance Hall 1.17m x 2.87m
Living Room 5.6m x 5.36m x 11
Kitchen 2.84m x 2.24m
Bedroom 3.86m x 3m
Bathroom 2.46m x 1.93m
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1A one bedroom ground floor flat set among landscaped communal gardens. Offered with no upward chain the property is an ideal First Time Purchase or Investment and benefits from an allocated parking sp...
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COUNCIL TAX - BAND A
TENURE : LEASEHOLD
Set within a secluded section of the Wake Green Park development Michael Blanning House has a tarmacadam forecourt with allocated residents parking spaces. There are well tended communal grounds and a paved pathway leads to the communal entrance door with security entry system. From the entrance foyer a solid door leads to the entrance hall.
The entrance hall has doors to two deep storage cupboards and doors lead in turn to the bedroom, bathroom and sitting room.
The spacious sitting room has a UPVC double glazed door flanked by matching side window giving access to the communal gardens and door leading in turn to the kitchen.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and drawer units with inset sink unit, matching double wall unit, space for cooker and additional appliance spaces, tiled splash backs, wall mounted gas central heating boiler and door to part shelved pantry/storage cupboard.
The double bedroom has a fitted double wardrobe with sliding doors and door to additional wardrobe/storage cupboard.
The bathroom has a white suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, wall mounted wash hand basin, low level w.c. and heated towel rail.
There is an allocated parking space.
ENTRANCE HALL
SITTING ROOM 4.98m x 3.3m
KITCHEN 4.17m x 1.75m
BEDROOM 3.58m x 3.56m max
BATHROOM 2m x 1.68m
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1A VERY WELL PRESENTED TWO BEDROOMED FIRST FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT FOR THE OVER 55's LOCATED IN THIS POPULAR DEVELOPMENT ON THE BOURNVILLE VILLAGE TRUST ESTATE. Offered on a 70% Shared Equity basis...
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LOCATION
Situated on the sought after Bournville Village Trust Estate renowned for its green open spaces, delightful parks and other local amenities.
The property is conveniently situated within this most popular development for the over 55's ideally located for the shopping facilities in Northfield, transport links to include various bus routes and train stations in Northfield and Bournville providing easy access to the City Centre and beyond. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Selly Oak and The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Northfield are readily accessible.
SUMMARY
• A Very Well Presented and Maintained Two Bedroomed First Floor Retirement Apartment for the Over 55's
• Located in this popular complex on the sought-after Bournville Village Trust Estate
• Spacious Lounge/Diner with Feature Wall-Mounted Electric Fire and Storage Cupboard
• Modern Kitchen with a Range of Base and Wall Units and Integrated Oven, Hob, and Extractor Fan with space for further freestanding appliances
• Two Good Sized Bedrooms with storage cupboard to Bedroom Two
• Contemporary Shower Room with Walk-in Shower Cubicle, Wash Basin and WC
• Balcony
• Emergency Pull-Cord System
• Attractive Well Maintained Communal Gardens with Seating Area
• Residents Parking and Garage in Separate Block
• Communal Gardens and Drying Areas
• Convenient for Transport Links
• Well Located for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Royal Orthopaedic Hospitals
• AVAILABLE WITH NO UPWARD CHAIN
DATA
TENURE - We are advised that the property comprises a 70% Share in the subject property with the benefit of no rental amount to be paid for the remaining 30% share owned by the Bournville Village Trust. The property is leasehold for a term of 60 years from 31st July 2015. We are informed that a new 60 year lease will be granted to the purchaser.
SERVICE CHARGE - A Service Charge is payable covering various items to include - external repairs, insurance of the building and grounds maintenance, currently believed to be £1,800 per annum (subject to verification by legal advisers).
COUNCIL TAX BAND - C
HEATING AND GLAZING - Gas Fired Central Heating and UPVC Double Glazed Windows.
ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hall
Stairs
FIRST FLOOR
Hallway
with storage cupboard
Lounge/Diner 5.56m (max) 2.29m (min) x 3.73m (max) 3.15m (min)
with storage cupboard
Kitchen 2.36m x 3.68m
Bedroom One 4.04m x 2.77m (plus door recess)
Bedroom Two 1.93m x 3.15m
with storage cupboard
Shower Room 1.96m x 1.55m
OUTSIDE
Shared Meter Cupboard
Balcony
Garage in Separate Block
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1A one bedroom flat well situated for access into Birmingham City Centre and Moseley Village, having double glazing, electric heating, allocated parking space. and open plan sitting room & kitchen. EP...
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COUNCIL TAX - BAND A
TENURE - LEASEHOLD
The apartment is accessed via the communal entrance with security entry system and is located on the ground floor.
From the communal hallway the entrance door to the apartment opens into the hallway which has doors off to the double bedroom, shower room and open plan sitting room & kitchen.
The bedroom and sitting room have a large window to the front elevation and the kitchen is fitted with base units, wall units, working surfaces, integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, oven, hob & cooker hood.
The shower room comprises a corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low level wc.
Outside there is an allocated parking space.
Communal Entrance
Hall
Open Plan Sitting Room/Kitchen 6.8m x 2.84m
Bedroom 4.3m x 2.8m
Shower Room 2.34m x 1.42m
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1OULSNAM PROUDLY INTRODUCE THIS WELL-PRESENTED, ONE BEDROOM, FIRST FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT WITHIN THE DESIRABLE & PRESTIGIOUS HORTON MILL COURT DEVELOPMENT for the over 70s. Boasting a desirable...
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Horton Mill Court - Set in the heart of the spa town of Droitwich, Horton Mill Court is one of McCarthy & Stones Retirement Living PLUS developments and is all about making life easier. That includes providing a great value in-house restaurant, for when you don’t feel like food shopping and cooking yourself, plus a spacious homeowners’ lounge for socialising, and a guest suite where friends and family can stay for a modest fee. Whether you’d like help with chores such as housework or laundry or sometimes need a hand with anything else, the Estates manager and on-site team are there to help with support packages which are totally flexible, so you only pay for the care you actually use. Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hours domestic assistance per week, so for many of our homeowners, they use this hour to have their apartment cleaned. Other tasks, which you can choose to be carried out by the services team as part of your domestic assistance allowance, include; changing bedding, managing heating systems, shopping for food and posting letters or parcels. There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements - provided by the Your Life Care & Management team. In addition to the 1 hours domestic assistance included in your service charge, there is an assortment of bespoke packages on offer to suit the individual needs of each homeowner. These comprise; Domestic support, Ironing & Laundry, Shopping, Personal care, Medication and Companionship. For your reassurance the development has 24-Hour on-site staffing, secure camera entry systems and 24-Hour emergency call systems.
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years or of age or over. Droitwich's historic Town centre is located nearby offering a mix of old retail traditions and chain store shopping outlets. The local train station is located approximately one mile from the development and bus routes give access to Worcester and Birmingham City centre.
SUMMARY
A WELL PRESENTED ONE BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT part of RETIREMENT LIVING PLUS RANGE (known previously as assisted living)
* Entrance hall with door to airing cupboard housing the hot water tank and offering storage space. Further doors lead to the lounge diner, bedroom and bathroom
* Lounge/diner doors lead to the kitchen and to the balcony
* Desirable balcony which overlooks the well maintained gardens to the rear and enjoys views beyond.
* Kitchen to include fully integrated appliances comprising cooker, fridge and freezer, hob with extractor hood above and a stainless steel sink with mixer taps and drainer.
* Generous bedroom benefiting from double fitted wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors
* Bathroom is a purpose built wet room comprises slip resistant safety flooring, panel bath, shower area, wash hand basin set into unit with storage below and W/C.
OUTSIDE
Horton Mill Court benefits from delightful communal gardens with pathways through and seating areas where the gardens and canal side views can be enjoyed.
Service Charge to include
• 24-Hour on-site staffing
• 1 hours domestic assistance per week
• Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24 hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance
GENERAL INFORMATION
The property is complete with under floor heating.
The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. We have been advised the Service charge is £756.06 per month and the ground rent is £435 pa.
Parking Permit (Subject To Availability) - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is approximately £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.
Hall
Lounge/Diner 6m x 3.5m
Kitchen 2.8m x 2.2m
Bedroom 5.5m x 2.9m
Bathroom 2.9m x 2.7m
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2OULSNAM OFFER FOR SALE THIS GENEROUS TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM PARK HOME LOCATED ON AN ENVIABLE PLOT WITHIN THIS POPULAR HAMPTON LOVETT PARK HOME DEVELOPMENT for the over 55's. Features a dual aspect living ...
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LOCATION
From the agents office head northwest on Victoria Square towards Ombersley St E (Victoria Square turns slightly left and becomes Ombersley St E) and bear left onto Covercroft. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Ombersley Way. At the next island take your third exit onto Salwarpe way and continue until the mini island. Take your second exit onto Kidderminster Road, then at the island take the third exit. After approximately 500 yards turn right into Doverdale Park Homes development.
From the entrance to Doverdale Park Homes development continue straight ahead as far as you can go and then turn right and you will see at the end the parking space numbered and the pathway to the property in front of you and indicated by the agents for sale board
SUMMARY
* Entrance hallway has useful storage cupboard and further storage cupboard with shelving. Doors lead into the living room, both bedrooms and bathroom
* Generous dual aspect living room with feature fireplace, door leads through to the dining area with built in storage cupboard housing the gas central heating boiler, door onto side elevation and opening through to the kitchen
* Kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units along with space for freestanding appliances and useful storage cupboard with shelving
* Two double bedrooms with built in wardrobes, bedside cabinets and dressing tables
* Bathroom comprises a coloured suite with a WC, pedestal wash hand basin and bath with shower over
* Generous gardens surrounding the property featuring a paved patio area for table and chairs and a metal shed for storage, well-manicured lawn areas bordered by flowers, trees and shrubs.
* Allocated off road parking for one car in the car park area
GENERAL INFORMATION
SERVICES The property has mains Gas installed as well as Electricity and Water. Central heating to radiators is provided by a gas fired boiler located in the built in cupboard in the dining room
TENURE We understand that the land on which the property stands is leasehold which commenced in 1998 and is a lifetime lease. The current pitch fee is approximately £152 per month and we are currently awaiting full site terms, however we would advise any potential purchaser to verify any information via a solicitor
Entrance Hall 2.64m x 1.42m
Living Room 5.8m x 3.25m
Dining Area 2.57m x 2.3m
Kitchen 3.1m x 2.6m
Bedroom 3.58m x 2.9m
Bedroom 3.58m x 2.9m
Bathroom 2.06m x 1.68m
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1A well proportioned seventh floor apartment set amongst landscaped communal gardens and offering two bedroom accommodation with double glazing, garage in block and enjoying panoramic views towards the...
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COUNCIL TAX - BAND A
TENURE - LEASEHOLD
Wake Green Park is accessed from Belle Walk and is centred around delightful landscaped communal gardens with access to residents parking areas and garage blocks.
Access to Bowen Court is gained via a security entry system and from the entrance foyer stairs and a lift give rise to the seventh floor with a solid door to the entrance hall.
The entrance hall has a door to a deep fitted cloaks/storage cupboard and doors lead to the bathroom, both bedrooms and sitting room.
The attractive sitting room has three UPVC double glazed windows with superb panoramic views over Moseley and onwards to the City Centre. A door gives access to the kitchen with fitted base and wall units, inset sink unit, spaces for cooker, fridge and additional appliances, pantry unit and doors to fitted storage cupboards.
There are two double bedrooms with double glazed windows enjoying panoramic views and bedroom one has a deep recess providing space for wardrobes.
The bathroom has a panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c. There are tiled splash backs.
The property benefits from a garage in block and underfloor electric heating.
ENTRANCE HALL
SITTING ROOM 4.7m x 3.28m
KITCHEN 3.28m x 2.18m
BEDROOM ONE 4.65m x 3.28m max
BEDROOM TWO 3.8m max x 2.18m
BATHROOM 2.18m x 1.68m
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1A GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT, REQUIRING MODERNISATION, located just off the Hagley Road. Includes two double bedrooms. living room with patio doors, spacious kitchen, permit parking and communal gardens. ...
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Location
Being home to the University of Birmingham and the Warwickshire County Cricket Club, Edgbaston is a popular residential area and in particular for its excellent transport links to Birmingham City Centre. Local amenities and places of interest include Broad Street, Edgbaston Golf Club and the idyllic St Augustine's Church which is situated just around the corner from the block.
The neighbouring town of Harborne boasts high street shopping, local parks as well as a variety of eateries and entertainment venues. The Harborne High Street can be accessed within 2 miles of the property. The delightful ground of Warley Woods and Lightwoods Park can also be accessed within 2 miles.
Summary
* Ground floor apartment, requiring modernisation
* Communal entrance
* Living room with sliding patio doors opening out onto communal gardens
* Two double bedrooms
* Spacious kitchen
* Well appointed bathroom
* Resident permit for parking
* Ideal purchase for first time buyers or investment
General Information:
TENURE: The agent understands that the property is Leasehold. Term of lease is 125 years from November 1982. Birmingham City Council has emailed our vendor stating that the latest charge was £995.85.
SERVICES: Heating is provided by a combi boiler situated in the cupboard in the Kitchen.
Hallway
Storage Cupboard
Living Room 5.38m x 3.33m max
Kitchen 3.58m x 2.64m
Pantry
Inner Hallway
Storage Cupboard
Bedroom One 4.45m x 2.72m
Bedroom Two 3.25m x 2.92m
Bathroom 2.16m x 2.13m
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1OULSNAM OFFER FOR SALE THIS TWO BEDROOM PARK HOME LOCATED WITHIN THIS POPULAR HAMPTON LOVETT PARK HOME DEVELOPMENT for the over 55's. Features include an open plan lounge through to dining room, kitch...
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LOCATION
From the agents office head northwest on Victoria Square towards Ombersley St E (Victoria Square turns slightly left and becomes Ombersley St E) and bear left onto Covercroft. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Ombersley Way. At the next island take your third exit onto Salwarpe way and continue until the mini island. Take your second exit onto Kidderminster Road, then at the island take the third exit. After approximately 500 yards turn right into Doverdale Park Homes development.
From the entrance to Doverdale Park Homes development continue straight ahead and then take the second turning left, proceed straight ahead directly in front of you then turn left and you will the property at the end of the road on the left hand side as indicated by the agents 'for sale board’
SUMMARY
Steps lead to the entrance into the lounge diner and side entrance into the kitchen
* Kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units along with integral appliances to include; oven, four ring gas hob with extractor above, wall mounted gas central heating boiler concealed behind cupboard, space for free standing appliances and door into the inner hallway
* Inner hallway has doors to both bedrooms, dressing room/study, shower room and lounge diner
* Generous dual aspect lounge with feature fireplace, open plan through to the dining room and door to front entrance
* Bedroom one with a range of fitted floor to ceiling wardrobes and dressing table
* Bedroom two is also a double and has a range of built in fitted floor to ceiling wardrobes, dressing table area and bedside cabinets
* Dressing room could also be a study
* Shower room comprising a WC, pedestal wash hand basin and shower cubicle
* Lawn gardens surrounding the property and driveway providing off road parking for one car
GENERAL INFORMATION
SERVICES The property has mains gas installed as well as electricity and water. Central heating to radiators is provided by a gas fired boiler located in the cupboard in the kitchen
TENURE We have been informed by the Owner that the land on which the property stands is leasehold which commenced in 1998 and is a lifetime lease. The current monthly pitch fee for £152 per month.
N.B. PLEASE NOTE: The buyer will be required to pay 10% of the purchase price to the park home site owner.
Open plan lounge diner 5.97m x 5.4m max 3.66m min
Kitchen 3.18m x 2.9m
Inner hallway 3.15m x 0.91m
Bedroom 3.07m x 2.9m
Bedroom 2.92m x 2.64m
Shower Room 1.98m x 1.55m
Dressing Room/study 1.98m x 1m
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1OULSNAM ARE DELIGHTED TO INTRODUCE THIS TWO BEDROOM END-TERRACED HOME, BEING SOLD AS 40% SHARED OWNERSHIP, LOCATED IN A DESIRABLE LOCATION. Perfect for a young family or first time buyers to get ...
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A fabulous opportunity to acquire this two bedroom home on a shared ownership basis. Situated in a convenient location for the Town Centre and all of the amenities.
SUMMARY
The property is approached by the pathway leading through the front garden.
Upon entering the property, you'll be greeted by a welcoming hallway which has stairs rising the first floor and doors to the useful storage cupboard, w/c, kitchen and lounge diner.
Generous lounge diner which boasts natural light and enjoys a door which open out to the rear garden which allows for seamless indoor-outdoor living.
The kitchen overlooking the front aspect is fitted with a range of base and wall cupboards and has space for appliances. The combi gas central heating boiler is mounted on the wall enclosed in a unit.
A cloakroom with a white suite and a useful understairs storage cupboard completing the ground floor accommodation.
The two bedrooms radiate from the landing, bedroom one has two windows overlooking the front aspect and bedroom two overlooks the garden.
The family bathroom features a white suite comprising a bath with overhead electric shower, w/c and wash basin.
OUTSIDE
The front of the property provides allocated parking spaces.
The enclosed rear garden offers a paved patio area that's perfect for outdoor gatherings and a lawned section ideal for children to play on, in addition to a shed providing plenty of storage. A gated side access is also available.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SERVICES
All mains services are available. Gas central heating is provided by the boiler located in the kitchen.
TENURE
The vendor advises us that the property is LEASEHOLD currently 40% owned by the current owner, with the remaining 60% owned by Platform Housing Group (Formerly Fortis Living)
Interested parties need to meet the criteria for the shared ownership.
The vendor has advised that the fee paid monthly for the rent & service charge is £403.70 combined.
Hall
Kitchen 3.5m x 2.41m
Lounge / Diner 4.4m x 3.3m
WC
Bedroom 4.4m x 2.8m
Bedroom 4.4m x 2.8m
Bathroom 2.4m x 2.18m