2 bed Flat For Sale £130,000
A very well presented two bedroom ground floor flat with a separate garage, located in the heart of Scotby Village, to the east of Carlisle in a managed development of retirement homes.
Property overview A very well presented two bedroom ground floor flat with a separate garage, located in the heart of Scotby Village, to the east of Carlisle in a managed development of retirement homes.
The property is in an excellent location with all of the amenities of the village on your doorstep including the church, village hall, village store and public house. Transport links are great with access to the A69 and M6 just a short drive away. Public transport is also plentiful with a regular bus service supporting the city and also surrounding villages. Rail links are also supported with a train station in nearby Wetheral taking you in to the city and the West Coast mainline.
The property itself is managed by Anchor Housing, a service charge is payable monthly, this includes external maintenance of both the property and the communal areas, window cleaning, careline, buildings insurance and also the upkeep of the electrics, heaters and plumbing in the home. Residents must be of retirement age, normally over 60 years of age.
The flat has been refurbished by the current owner and is offered for sale with no onward chain. Well placed within the development close to communal parking areas, the accommodation is accessed from a shared from entrance supporting four properties. There is also a shared rear access to the lovely communal gardens to the rear. The property also has its own garage with gated doors located close by.
Through the front door you enter the hallway, this has a generous storage cupboard which houses the immersion tank, the entry phone system and a care line operated by Anchor Housing. Doors lead off to all accommodation.
Both the living room and main bedroom are rear facing with views over the gardens. The living room has an electric fire and a French patio door leading to the rear. The main bedroom has fitted wardrobes.
The second bedroom is a good size single room and could alternatively be used as a home study or dining room as this is beside the kitchen. The kitchen itself comprises a range of white gloss wall and base units with complementing worktops and tiled splashbacks. There is a cooker, a fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer, all being included within the sale, also space for a small dining table.
The shower room completes the accommodation, is immaculately presented and features a large walk-in shower, toilet, basin and a mirrored vanity cupboard, with shower boards covering the walls.
Externally the property has plenty of communal space, including drying areas and gardens, all managed for you.
Overall, a great retirement home in a lovely setting within a sought after commuter village close to the city.
Room dimensions
Entrance Hall
Living Room 15' 5" x 9' 8" (4.7m x 2.95m)
Bedroom 15' 6" x 9' 1" (4.72m x 2.77m)
Bedroom 9' 10" x 9' 1" (3m x 2.77m)
Kitchen 10' 7" x 9' 0" (3.23m x 2.74m)
Shower Room 7' 0" x 6' 0" (2.13m x 1.83m)
Garage 15' 7" x 8' 10" (4.75m x 2.69m)
services Mains water, electricity and drainage. Electric heating.
Leasehold - 999 years from 1991. The property is managed by Anchor Housing, a service charge is payable, currently £1929 per year, this includes external maintenance of both the property and the communal areas, window cleaning, careline, buildings insurance and also the upkeep of the electrics, heaters and plumbing in the home. Residents must be of retirement age, normally over 60 years of age. A sinking fund contribution is also paid by the vendor on sale of the property equivalent to 0.8% of the original purchase price per year of ownership.
Council Tax Band: B
Please note: The mention of any appliances and/or services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full, efficient working order. All internal measurements are approximate and are cited to the nearest 3 inches.
Property overview A very well presented two bedroom ground floor flat with a separate garage, located in the heart of Scotby Village, to the east of Carlisle in a managed development of retirement homes.
The property is in an excellent location with all of the amenities of the village on your doorstep including the church, village hall, village store and public house. Transport links are great with access to the A69 and M6 just a short drive away. Public transport is also plentiful with a regular bus service supporting the city and also surrounding villages. Rail links are also supported with a train station in nearby Wetheral taking you in to the city and the West Coast mainline.
The property itself is managed by Anchor Housing, a service charge is payable monthly, this includes external maintenance of both the property and the communal areas, window cleaning, careline, buildings insurance and also the upkeep of the electrics, heaters and plumbing in the home. Residents must be of retirement age, normally over 60 years of age.
The flat has been refurbished by the current owner and is offered for sale with no onward chain. Well placed within the development close to communal parking areas, the accommodation is accessed from a shared from entrance supporting four properties. There is also a shared rear access to the lovely communal gardens to the rear. The property also has its own garage with gated doors located close by.
Through the front door you enter the hallway, this has a generous storage cupboard which houses the immersion tank, the entry phone system and a care line operated by Anchor Housing. Doors lead off to all accommodation.
Both the living room and main bedroom are rear facing with views over the gardens. The living room has an electric fire and a French patio door leading to the rear. The main bedroom has fitted wardrobes.
The second bedroom is a good size single room and could alternatively be used as a home study or dining room as this is beside the kitchen. The kitchen itself comprises a range of white gloss wall and base units with complementing worktops and tiled splashbacks. There is a cooker, a fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer, all being included within the sale, also space for a small dining table.
The shower room completes the accommodation, is immaculately presented and features a large walk-in shower, toilet, basin and a mirrored vanity cupboard, with shower boards covering the walls.
Externally the property has plenty of communal space, including drying areas and gardens, all managed for you.
Overall, a great retirement home in a lovely setting within a sought after commuter village close to the city.
Room dimensions
Entrance Hall
Living Room 15' 5" x 9' 8" (4.7m x 2.95m)
Bedroom 15' 6" x 9' 1" (4.72m x 2.77m)
Bedroom 9' 10" x 9' 1" (3m x 2.77m)
Kitchen 10' 7" x 9' 0" (3.23m x 2.74m)
Shower Room 7' 0" x 6' 0" (2.13m x 1.83m)
Garage 15' 7" x 8' 10" (4.75m x 2.69m)
services Mains water, electricity and drainage. Electric heating.
Leasehold - 999 years from 1991. The property is managed by Anchor Housing, a service charge is payable, currently £1929 per year, this includes external maintenance of both the property and the communal areas, window cleaning, careline, buildings insurance and also the upkeep of the electrics, heaters and plumbing in the home. Residents must be of retirement age, normally over 60 years of age. A sinking fund contribution is also paid by the vendor on sale of the property equivalent to 0.8% of the original purchase price per year of ownership.
Council Tax Band: B
Please note: The mention of any appliances and/or services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full, efficient working order. All internal measurements are approximate and are cited to the nearest 3 inches.
