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" 2 bed ground floor retirment flat, uPVC double glazing, parking, garden and offered with no chain.

DETAILS ENTRANCE
At ground floor level from the communal entrance hallway, a solid front door opens into the Entrance Hall into Flat 8.

ENTRANCE HALLWAY
An L-shaped hallway area with intercom/entry phone system with emergency 24 hour helpline. A door leads to a walk in storage cupboard which also houses the hot water cylinder and so serves as an airing cupboard with slatted shelving for storage and twin immersion heaters fitted to the hot water tank. Further doors lead from the hallway to Bedrooms 1 and 2, to the Shower Room/WC and to the Living Room.

LIVING ROOM 16' 6 x 15' 1 plus a large recess area by the doorway approximately 8' 4 x 7' 0 (5.03m x 4.60m)
Approx. 16' 6 x 15' 1 plus a large recess area by the doorway approximately 8' 4 x 7' 0 (5.03m x 4.60m), two uPVC double glazed windows facing to the west, one of which includes a door opening out on to the little patio garden enclosed by railings. 3 wall light points, electric off peak storage radiator with instant convector heater fitted to the front of the storage radiator, TV aerial socket and double glass panelled Georgian style doors leading to:

KITCHEN 8' 3 x 6' 9 (2.51m x 2.06m)
Approx. 8' 3 x 6' 9 (2.51m x 2.06m), white fronted wall and base cabinets with natural wood handles and roll edge work surfaces inset into which is a stainless steel sink/drainer and a four ring electric hob with electric extractor canopy over and eye level electric oven/grill. Ceramic tiled splashbacks behind work surfaces, space for a fridge under work surface (currently fitted with a slim line dishwasher).

BEDROOM 1 15' 5 x 8' 8 plus a wardrobe recess area by the doorway (4.70m x 2.64m)
Approx. 15' 5 x 8' 8 plus a wardrobe recess area by the doorway (4.70m x 2.64m), uPVC double glazed window to the side, electric off peak storage radiator. To one end of the room is fitted a run of mirror fronted wardrobe cupboards with dresser unit in between and to the wardrobe recess is a further double mirrored door wardrobe unit. Loft hatch to ceiling providing some storage space above.

BEDROOM 2 9' 6 x 9' 4 plus a window recess area (2.90m x 2.84m)
Approx. 9' 6 x 9' 4 plus a window recess area (2.90m x 2.84m), uPVC double glazed window to the side, wall light point, electric off peak storage radiator.

SHOWER ROOM/W.C.
Fitted with a champagne coloured suite including separate shower cubicle, close coupled WC and ceramic wash basin set in a vanity unit with cupboards under, mirror and light over, electric extractor fan, wall mounted Dimplex fan heater, ceramic tiled walls.

OUTSIDE
We have not seen the deeds to the property and prospective buyers are therefore advised to verify boundaries through their legal advisors.

PATIO GARDEN
There is a small patio garden used by the owners of this apartment approached from a door to the Living Room which leads out on to an area covered by paving slabs with bushes and shrubs and railings to the sides. The patio garden is maintained by the gardener for the building who has access through a locked side garden gate.

COMMUNAL FACILITIES

HOUSE MANAGER
This building has a resident House Manager, on duty during normal office hours, whose duties include the running and administration of the building and dealing with enquiries on the helpline whilst on duty.

24 HOUR EMERGENCY HELPLINE
When the House Manager is not on duty these calls are diverted to a centralised switchboard for 24 hour assistance.

RESIDENTS LOUNGE
Towards the front of the building approached from the communal hallway area is a spacious and well appointed Residents Lounge with windows and doors opening out on to the front patio garden. The lounge is fitted with comfortable chairs and tables, fireplace, book shelves and soft lighting together with a kitchenette at one end of the room providing facilities for catering for parties and get togethers. The room may be used at any time by residents of the building and by their guests as additional living space as required.

GUEST SUITE
Similar to a hotel room, this facility offers twin beds with tea/coffee making facilities and an en suite shower room/WC. The room may be booked in advance through the House Manager for guests/relations of residents at a rate of ?20 per night for 2 people occupying the room or ?15 per night for single occupancy.

LAUNDRY ROOM
This room comes fully equipped with a series of eye level automatic washing machines and tumble dryers with a sink for hand washing and ironing board etc. This facility is serviced and managed by the maintenance fund for the building and is therefore available for all residents to utilise if required.

REFUSE ROOM
For residents to deposit their black sacks ready for the dustman to take.

COMMUNAL TOILET FACILITY
At ground floor level for the use of residents and visitors to the communal lounge area.

CAR PARK
There is car parking to the front of the building which is available to all residents on a non allocated first come first served basis. It should be noted that there are not as many parking spaces as there are flats, however a good number of residents to not have a car or vehicle.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Prospective buyers are advised to verify details of the Lease and Service Charge accounts through their legal advisors.

LENGTH OF LEASE
We have been advised by our client that the Length of Lease is 125 years from June 1996 with approx 112 years now remaining.

GROUND RENT
We have been advised by our client that the Ground Rent is currently ?310.00

MAINTENANCE
We have been advised by our client that the Maintenance Charges are currently ?3,170.08

COUNCIL TAX
We have been advised by our client that the council tax band is C. This is current as at October 2009 but we would ask you to consider that Council Tax Bandings may be subject to change by the Listing Officer. For further details, please contact Shepway District Council on 01303 850388. "