House For Sale £325,000
Crane Bridge Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2
previous price £375,000

Full description

A well-presented and proportioned second floor apartment with lift access and forming part of this sheltered housing development in the centre of the city. This apartment is at the rear of the building, with no road noise and overlooking the communal garden. It has recently been decorated and re-carpeted and is vacant.

This one bedroom, second floor apartment has become available for sale in the popular and prestigious retirement complex of Elizabeth Court. This welcoming establishment is one of a kind set within the heart of Salisbury City, with lovely views over Elizabeth Gardens and Salisbury Cathedral Spire this particular facility allows for independent living but is also suitable for residents with visiting or live-in carers. Residents can cater for themselves all year round in the freedom of their own kitchens, or join in with hot meals provided in the communal dining room when they wish. Sunday lunch in the dining room being a popular option, and guests are welcome. This together with the house manager providing advice and organising optional functions makes for a sociable and supportive community. This first floor apartment features a bedroom, a walk in coat/storage room, a spacious lounge/diner, separate kitchen, bathroom and utility room. Each apartment has a pull cord system in case of a health emergency with support available 24 hours. Communal areas also comprise of parking and gardens.

This particular apartment is approached via the secure main entrance, where both lift and stairs to the second floor are to be found. The front door of the apartment opens into the:

ENTRANCE HALL
This is welcoming with space for some items of furniture, doors to all the accommodation, a large walk in cupboard (with room for coats etc, fitted shelving and fuse board) and a linen cupboard (with slatted shelving).

UTILITY ROOM
This is of a good size and fitted with a washing machine and wash hand basin. Half-height tiled walls and linoleum floor.

SITTING/DINING ROOM 19' x 11'4" (5.8m x 3.5m)
This is a well-proportioned room with a large window looking out over the Elizabeth Gardens and an electric fire on a marble effect hearth with a marble effect surround. Ample space for both a dining table, sofa and armchairs etc, television and telephone points, wall and ceiling light points and a door to the:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 12'1" x 7'11" (3.7m x 2.4m)
This is well fitted with a good range of fitted low and high level storage units and worktops with a single bowl, stainless steel sink and drainer unit (with a mixer tap above). There are a range of integrated appliances (included in the sale) including a fridge/freezer, eye-line electric oven, electric hob and extractor hood above, dishwasher and a washer/drier. Wall mounted, gas fired boiler for domestic heating and hot water, pantry cupboard, tiled splashbacks, electrically operated window to the rear and linoleum flooring.

BEDROOM 16'4" x 12'7" (5.0m x 3.8m)
A large double room with a window to the rear and a wardrobe fitted with mirror fronted sliding doors. Television and telephone points.


BATHROOM 8'1" x 8'1" (2.5m x 2.5m)
Walk in shower, WC and wash hand basin with mixer tap over, wall mounted, illuminated, mirror fronted medicine cabinet. Linoleum flooring, half-height tiled walls and extractor fan.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water, gas and drainage are available.

BROADBAND

COUNCIL TAX Band E

OUTGOINGS
Service Charge £648.79 pcm for the period 01/04/2018 to 31/03/2019.
Peppercorn Ground Rent.

It is important to note that a significant proportion of the Service Charge relates to items which the prospective purchaser is responsible for in their present home, such as building insurance, building maintenance, gardening, and domestic help. Many purchasers are also eligible for Attendance Allowance at £55 or £82 a week, which is neither means-tested or taxable and advice on this subject is available to anyone making an enquiry.

The lease provides that a transfer premium is payable to Retirement Security on resale of a property. The maximum premium payable is 3% of the sale price depending on the length of time an Owner has lived at the property. Further information is available from the Court Manager.

BROADBAND
BT.com suggests that maximum speeds of 80MB are available with fibre broadband through BT.

TO VIEW
Please arrange an appointment via the Court Manager or Duty Manager by calling 01722 336451

MISREPRESENTATION ACT 1967

"These details are prepared as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as a basis to enter into a legal contract or to commit expenditure. Interested parties should rely solely on their own surveyors, solicitors or other professionals before committing themselves to any expenditure or other legal commitments. If any interested party wishes to rely upon information from the agent, then a request should be made and specific written confirmation provided. The agent will not be responsible for any verbal statement made by any member of staff, as only a specific written confirmation should be relied upon. The agent will not be responsible for any loss other than when specific written confirmation has been requested"