1 bed Flat For Sale £125,000
Church Close, Whitnash

Being offered for sale with the benefit of no onward chain, this purpose built first floor apartment (for over 55yrs) is housed within a small, modern development of retirement apartments within a convenient Whitnash location, attractively positioned alongside St Margaret's Church. Having undergone full modernisation throughout, the property is offered in an immaculate condition. Included are many energy-saving improvements, such as increased insulation; individual room controlled, infrared underfloor heating throughout the apartment; newly fitted shower room suite; updated kitchen with instant-hot water supplied to both. The new flooring and complete redecoration completes the transformation. From the light, airy first floor landing, the private entrance leads into the apartment hallway (with a large wardrobe and storage cupboard), which in turn leads to all rooms within the apartment including a well-proportioned reception room with attractive landscaped views and Church to the front. Views from the good-sized double bedroom include the South-facing communal garden, and patio area. The new shower-room and kitchen maintain the high standards, with communal parking, and an on-site recycling and bin area discretely hidden away.

We understand that mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. We have not carried out any form of testing of appliances, central heating or other services and prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their condition and efficiency.

Location - Whitnash is a well-established and popular residential continuum to the south of Leamington Spa. It is well catered for, with many local amenities, include local shops nearby (100m). A regular bus service, stops next to the property, operating to Leamington Spa railway station, town centre, and beyond. Within walking distance the countryside awaits and the location benefits from nearby road links to all major routes. Neighbouring towns, tourist attractions (castles, parks, and gardens) are all easily accessible. Many social clubs and activities take place, both next-door (Church) and at nearby community clubs and centres.

On The Ground Floor -

Communal Entrance Hall - Entry is protected by a telephone entry system and from the hall, stairs lead to a mezzanine level doorway, out to the rear communal garden, or up to the first floor.

First Floor Level - Where a large, windowed landing leads to the private entrance door giving access to the apartment.

Entrance Hallway - Immediately a bright airy feel is created by the fresh décor and new carpets. Wall mounted are the telephone entry system, an LED controller to the hall's infrared under-floor heating system and electrical sockets. A loft access point is situated next to a large wardrobe/storage cupboard. Leading from the hallway is the lounge / dining room.

Lounge / Dining Room - 4.34m x 3.84m (14'2" x 12'7") - A well-proportioned reception room with a large window, providing lovely views over the front landscape and Church. The expansive feel, created by the light, airy décor and new carpets, under which, the under-floor heating continues. Wall-mounted are the room's LED heating controller, T.V. aerial, telephone and (numerous) electrical sockets, enabling a room layout of your choice. Leading onwards into the kitchen.

Kitchen - 3.33m x 1.75m (10'11" x 5'8") - Having a range of panelled style units and comprising inset single drainer stainless steel sink and mixer tap; roll edged marble effect worktops with tiled splashbacks; base cupboards and drawers below the worktops; together with several coordinating wall cabinets; Velux double-glazed roof-light; plumbing for automatic washing-machine; space and connector for an electric cooker; a plinth-level fan heater complements the continued under-floor heating. The flooring has been finished with an ornate Victorian style, tile effect vinyl. Retracing back through the Lounge, left off the hallway lies the bedroom.

Bedroom - 3.85m x 3.25m (12'7" x 10'7") - A large double bedroom with both a Velux style roof window and double-glazed window overlooking the communal gardens. The same decor, carpets and under floor heating continues; again, with its own LED control panel, T.V. aerial point, telephone and electrical sockets. Leaving the bedroom, on the left is the wet room.

Wetroom - 1.98m x 1.72m (6'5" x 5'7") - Newly fitted with a large floor-level walk-in shower with two seating areas and supporting handrail. The handwash basin sits on a vanity unit beside the w.c. with a wall mirror over. The walls have a white wood-effect panelling throughout, a hot/cold fan supplements the underfloor heating, with its LED Control panel being sited in the hall, to the left of the front door. The flooring matches the kitchen, with an ornate Victorian-style tile effect vinyl.

Outside -

Communal Gardens - There is a large communal garden and patio area to the rear of St Margaret's House together with a recycling and bin area, leading through a rear security gate, to the Church car park.

Communal Parking - Reserved communal parking spaces are available immediately alongside St Margaret's House, and the Church generously allows parking by agreement, other than when extremely busy (Sundays, weddings and funerals).

Maintenance - We understand from our Vendor that maintenance charges as of 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022 total £1926.12 per annum. The maintenance charge includes communal buildings insurance, maintenance of the communal garden, communal wall areas and external window cleaning. Prospective purchasers should note that no pets are allowed on the premises. At the time of printing these particulars the agents have not had sight of the Lease or Management documentation and prospective purchasers should verify this information via Solicitors' normal enquiries.

Tenure - We understand the property is Leasehold for a term of 125 years from 25th March 1990. There is a peppercorn ground rent.

Directions - From the agent's offices in Euston Place, turn left onto the Parade; pass over two mini roundabouts; continuing over the river bridge onto Bath Street; pass through the traffic lights, underneath the railway Bridge crossroad, onto Clemens Street, which becomes Brunswick Street, once over the canal-bridge, at the peak of the hill. Pass through various traffic lights, then continue over a further mini roundabout, which becomes Whitnash Road. You will arrive at a landscaped, green-treed area on the left-hand-side of the road, with St Margaret's Church set-back, behind a War-Memorial. St Margaret's House is to the right, facing the landscaped area, with a red telephone box sited at its nearest corner - beside parking bays. The journey is 1.7 miles, and the journey-time is 6 - 10 minutes, using postcode CV31 2HJ.