2 bed Flat For Sale £150,000
A rare chance to purchase a delightful Grade II listed, first floor converted apartment with two bedrooms, offered for sale with the bonus of no onward chain and owning 50% of the Freehold. The apartment boasts an elevated position, which commands spectacular far reaching views over the surrounding countryside and the village church. The apartment is situated in the popular village of Bourton and is within walking distance all the amenities, which include a public house - The White Lion, garage with convenience store, church and a primary school. Further facilities are a short drive away in Gillingham, which is less than five miles away, where there is also a mainline train station serving London Waterloo and Exeter St David's. We believe that the property dates to around the late 18th/early 19th century and was converted from one cottage in the mid 1970s. This lovely property has been owned by the sellers for the last eleven years, during this time it has been well maintained and has been used as a very successful investment for the rental market. The property benefits from high ceilings, wood framed double glazed sash window with deep sills and economy 7 electric heating. This charming home must be viewed to fully appreciate the space and its' environment, which is on the outskirts of the small village and to see how easily it would meet many potential buyers' criteria. From those seeking a first time home, to those looking for a weekend bolt hole from a hectic working week as well as those looking for an investment for the rental market, holiday letting or Airbnb.
Accommodation -
Ground Floor -
Entrance Hall - Panelled timber front door with two inset glass panes opens into the ground floor entrance hall to the apartment. Ceiling lights. Wall mounted electrics. Coat hooks. Part wood panelled walls. Inset coir matting. Stairs rise to the first floor landing.
First Floor -
Landing - Ceiling light. Smoke detector. Access to the loft space. Economy 7 electric heater. Power point. Airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and fitted with slatted shelf. Built in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf. Doors to all rooms.
Sitting/Dining Room - Boasting a double aspect with sash windows with deep sills to the side with views over countryside and to the front with outlook over the gardens, village church to the Downs in the distance. Ceiling light with decorative rose. Smoke detector. Economy 7 electric heater. Power points. Television connection.
Kitchen - Sash window with deep tiled sill overlooking the cemetery to the rear. Ceiling light. Economy 7 electric heater. Power points. Fitted with a range of modern wood grain effect kitchen units consisting of floor cupboards, separate drawer unit and eye level cupboards. Work surfaces with tiled splash back and stainless steel sink and drainer with swan neck mixer tap. Space and plumbing for a washing machine. Space for an undercounter fridge. Built in electric oven and hob with extractor hood over. Vinyl flooring.
Bedroom One - Sash window with deep sill to the side with fabulous rural views. Ceiling light. Economy 7 electric heating. Power points.
Bedroom Two/Study - Sash window with deep sill to the side and enjoying a view over the countryside. Ceiling light. Power point.
Bathroom - Sash window to the front with view over the gardens, to the church and Downs in the distance. Ceiling light. Wall mounted electric fan heater. Fitted with a modern suite consisting of pedestal wash hand basin with swan neck mixer tap, tiled splash back and mirror fronted bathroom cabinet over, low level WC with dual flush facility and bath with electric shower over and full height tiling to the surrounding walls. Vinyl flooring.
Outside -
Parking And Garden - The property is approached from the lane into a parking area where there is one numbered space for the apartment. From here there is an enclosed storage area and steps that rise to a path that leads to the front door. To the left hand side of the path there is a small open plan garden, which is laid to lawn with flower beds and partly retained by old stone walling. This belongs to the apartment. There is also an area with rotary lines for clothes drying. This is located to the opposite side of the car park.
Useful Information -
Energy Efficiency Rating 'Exempt' - GRADE II Listed
Council Tax Band B
Economy 7 Electric Heating
Wood Framed Double Glazed Sash Windows
Mains Drainage
Leasehold with a 50% Share of the Freehold. 125 year term from 1999. No ground rent or service charge paid.
No Onward Chain
Directions -
From Gillingham - Follow the road down the High Street until you reach the junction. Turn right and as you approach the 'co-operative roundabout', take the first exit heading towards Mere. At the next roundabout go straight over. Take a turning left - just before Milton Lodge heading to Silton. At the T junction turn left and proceed through the village passing the garage and continue almost to the end of the village. The property will be found on the right hand side, just after the church and before the cemetery. Postcode SP8 5BT
Accommodation -
Ground Floor -
Entrance Hall - Panelled timber front door with two inset glass panes opens into the ground floor entrance hall to the apartment. Ceiling lights. Wall mounted electrics. Coat hooks. Part wood panelled walls. Inset coir matting. Stairs rise to the first floor landing.
First Floor -
Landing - Ceiling light. Smoke detector. Access to the loft space. Economy 7 electric heater. Power point. Airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and fitted with slatted shelf. Built in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf. Doors to all rooms.
Sitting/Dining Room - Boasting a double aspect with sash windows with deep sills to the side with views over countryside and to the front with outlook over the gardens, village church to the Downs in the distance. Ceiling light with decorative rose. Smoke detector. Economy 7 electric heater. Power points. Television connection.
Kitchen - Sash window with deep tiled sill overlooking the cemetery to the rear. Ceiling light. Economy 7 electric heater. Power points. Fitted with a range of modern wood grain effect kitchen units consisting of floor cupboards, separate drawer unit and eye level cupboards. Work surfaces with tiled splash back and stainless steel sink and drainer with swan neck mixer tap. Space and plumbing for a washing machine. Space for an undercounter fridge. Built in electric oven and hob with extractor hood over. Vinyl flooring.
Bedroom One - Sash window with deep sill to the side with fabulous rural views. Ceiling light. Economy 7 electric heating. Power points.
Bedroom Two/Study - Sash window with deep sill to the side and enjoying a view over the countryside. Ceiling light. Power point.
Bathroom - Sash window to the front with view over the gardens, to the church and Downs in the distance. Ceiling light. Wall mounted electric fan heater. Fitted with a modern suite consisting of pedestal wash hand basin with swan neck mixer tap, tiled splash back and mirror fronted bathroom cabinet over, low level WC with dual flush facility and bath with electric shower over and full height tiling to the surrounding walls. Vinyl flooring.
Outside -
Parking And Garden - The property is approached from the lane into a parking area where there is one numbered space for the apartment. From here there is an enclosed storage area and steps that rise to a path that leads to the front door. To the left hand side of the path there is a small open plan garden, which is laid to lawn with flower beds and partly retained by old stone walling. This belongs to the apartment. There is also an area with rotary lines for clothes drying. This is located to the opposite side of the car park.
Useful Information -
Energy Efficiency Rating 'Exempt' - GRADE II Listed
Council Tax Band B
Economy 7 Electric Heating
Wood Framed Double Glazed Sash Windows
Mains Drainage
Leasehold with a 50% Share of the Freehold. 125 year term from 1999. No ground rent or service charge paid.
No Onward Chain
Directions -
From Gillingham - Follow the road down the High Street until you reach the junction. Turn right and as you approach the 'co-operative roundabout', take the first exit heading towards Mere. At the next roundabout go straight over. Take a turning left - just before Milton Lodge heading to Silton. At the T junction turn left and proceed through the village passing the garage and continue almost to the end of the village. The property will be found on the right hand side, just after the church and before the cemetery. Postcode SP8 5BT
