House For Sale £295,000
Full description
Attractive cottage-style home, forming part of a development designed solely for retirement and incorporating a number of special features, situated in the popular village of Bathampton and also close to the Kennet & Avon canal towpath
* Entrance hall * Lounge/dining room * Kitchen * Cloakroom/utility * 2 double bedrooms * Bathroom with shower cubicle * Conservatory * Garage * Walled garden * Access to communal gardens which front the canal * Visitors’ parking * Emergency alarm system * On-site manager * No onward chain *
SITUATION
Situated in the heart of the village of Bathampton, which is located approximately 2.5 miles to the east of the City Centre and offers a range of local facilities and amenities including post office stores, church, bus services, doctors’ surgery and dentist. The popular George public house is close by, together with the Kennet & Avon canal towpath walks and further country walks to be enjoyed.
DESCRIPTION
Constructed on the site of the former Harbutts plasticine factory which was closed in 1983, this well placed modern cottage-style home was designed solely for retirement and, as such, incorporates a number of special features.
Firstport Retirement Services is a leading Management Company specialising in retirement developments. It is responsible for the up-keep of the grounds, services and exterior maintenance of the property including painting, general window cleaning and the buildings insurance. In addition, an on-site Manager has been appointed to provide assistance and advice when required, which simply means you are able to enjoy the privacy of your own home, yet have the confidence that there is someone on site, if required, in an emergency. The property is connected to the Manager by an emergency alarm system. The minimum age of a purchaser/s for the retirement home is 55 years of age.
With gas fired central heating, double glazing and in good decorative order the accommodation, arranged over two floors, briefly provides:-
Ground Floor
Glazed and barred door to
Entrance hall – coats/store cupboard.
Internal cloakroom/utility – low level wc, hand basin, wall mirror, space and plumbing for washing machine and other white goods, extractor fan.
Through lounge/dining room with dual aspect double glazed windows, coved ceiling cornice, timber surround feature fireplace with electric coal effect fire.
Kitchen – fitted with a range of matching units including one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, worktops above base units providing drawers and cupboards, wall cupboards and glass fronted display cupboards, space for electric/gas cooker, extractor canopy/hood, tiled wall splashbacks, worktop lighting, wall mounted Ideal gas fired boiler, stable type door opening to the
Conservatory – sliding door leading to the rear with access to the communal gardens and beyond.
First Floor
Landing – trap door giving access to the loft. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and slatted shelving.
Bedroom 1 - fitted wardrobe/store cupboard with three mirror sliding doors. Door to bathroom.
Bedroom 2 - built-in wardrobe cupboard and deep built-in store/wardrobe cupboard.
Bathroom – tiled walls and white suite including a low level wc, vanitory hand basin with cupboards beneath and wall mirror above with light, ladder radiator/towel rail, large walk-in shower cubicle with Aqua shower unit, door to the landing.
Outside
Occupying a pleasant position on the High Street side of the development, at the front having a small area of private, easily maintained garden with door to the property.
To the rear, extensive, well maintained communal gardens which have the benefit of a frontage to the Kennet & Avon canal.
Garage in block close by (no. 26) with up and over door and useful overhead storage.
GENERAL
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating.
Bath & North East Somerset Council. Council Tax Band E.
The Management Company is responsible for the general upkeep of the property, private lawns and shared grounds. The current service charge is approximately £2,500 per annum. The residents are responsible for their own individual Council Tax payments, water rates, electric, gas and telephone bills. Interior decoration is also the responsibility of the residents.
DIRECTIONS
Leaving the City Centre on the A36 Warminster Road, passing the new housing development on the left hand side and, after about 200 yards, forking left into Bathampton Lane. On entering the village, the entrance to the Harbutts will be found on the left hand side, although the property itself fronts the High Street, just beyond this turning. There is a small visitors’ parking area and the property is within a short walk.
THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer must obtain verification from their Legal Advisor or Surveyor.
Stated measurements are approximate and any floor plans for guidance only. References to the tenure of a property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents and a Buyer must obtain verification from their Legal Advisor.
Nothing in these particulars is intended to indicate that any carpets, curtains, furnishings or fittings, electrical goods(whether wired or not), gas fires, or light fitments or any other fixtures not expressly included form part of the property offered for sale.
Items shown in photographs are NOT included within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.
Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact us and we will be pleased to verify the information. All property offered subject to being unsold.
