Property description
A modern end terrace chalet-style bungalow, pleasantly located within a private development for the over 60's. The property provides versatile two bedroomed accommodation with the option of using the second reception room as a third, ground floor bedroom and the bathroom also being situated on the ground floor.
Other features include wood grain effect UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows, night storage/electric panel heaters, panel effect interior doors, a fitted kitchen with built in hob and oven, and high level power points.
The property enjoys a particularly pleasant position within the site, with a south-west facing patio garden to the rear.
Each resident can have a personal alarm system, which has an emergency link to a central desk. The residents have the use of the landscaped communal gardens and there is also a well-equipped residents' lounge and laundry facilities are provided on site.
LOCATION North Walsham is a thriving North Norfolk market town offering a range of shopping facilities including a large Sainsbury's store, Waitrose, Lidl, all levels of schools including sixth form college, doctors' surgeries, restaurants and leisure facilities including the Victory swimming & fitness centre. The town also has a railway station providing regular services on the Norwich to Sheringham line. The sandy beaches of the North East Norfolk coast are about six miles from the town, the Norfolk Broads are about twelve miles to the south and the city of Norwich is approximately 17 miles distant.
ACCOMMODATION Panelled front entrance door leading to:
Entrance Porch
Access to built-in store cupboard, window to side, door to:
Entrance Hall
Panel effect doors to lounge, dining room/bedroom, kitchen and bathroom, staircase to first floor with stair lift, night storage heater, built-in storage cupboard, coved and textured ceiling.
Bathroom
Panelled bath with electric shower unit over and tiled surround, vanity wash hand basin with tiled splash backs and cupboard under, close coupled WC, heated towel rail, uPvc sealed unit double glazed wood grain effect window to front, light with shaver point, textured ceiling.
Lounge
14' 3" x 10' 10" (4.29m x 3.3m) Upvc sealed unit double glazed wood grain effect sliding doors to rear, TV aerial point, night storage heater, coved and textured ceiling.
Kitchen
11' 9" x 7' 2" (3.58m x 2.18m) Fitted with matching base units and wall cupboards, roll top work surfaces with tiled splash backs, built-in electric oven and hob with extractor hood over, uPvc sealed unit double glazed wood grain effect window to front, inset single drainer 1 ½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap, fridge/freezer in raised unit, textured ceiling.
Dining Room / Bedroom 3
14' 1" x 8' 6" (4.29m x 2.62m) Upvc sealed unit double glazed wood grain effect window to rear, night storage heater, built-in wardrobe/storage cupboard, coved and textured ceiling.
First Floor Landing
Panel effect doors to bedrooms and WC, night storage heater, velux roof light, large built-in airing cupboard housing hot water tank, coved and textured ceiling with access to loft space.
Bedroom 1
20' 2" into bay x 9' 7" (6.14m into bay x 2.95m) Upvc sealed unit double glazed wood grain effect window to rear, electric panel heater, velux roof light, built-in wardrobe, coved and textured ceiling.
Bedroom 2
9' 8" x 7' 6" (2.97m x 2.21m) Velux roof light, electric panel heater, coved and textured ceiling.
Cloakroom
Wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled splash backs, close coupled WC, textured ceiling with extractor fan.
OUTSIDE The property occupies a lovely position within the development and has a small, partly walled patio garden on the south-west side, directly adjoining the lounge patio doors.
There are communal gardens on the opposite side (as pictured) which also have a clothes drying area.
Special features of Waterfield Meadows Residents' Lounge:
A spacious lounge is provided for the residents' use as and when they like. The lounge is heated, carpeted and furnished with kitchenette and WC facilities.
Laundry:
The residents' lounge and laundry are accessed via an electronic fob, which is provided to all residents.
Personal Alarm System:
Each resident has a personal alarm system and every property is fitted with an electronic alarm and intercom system, which is linked to a 24hr emergency link to a central desk.
Day to Day Maintenance:
The day to day running of Waterfield Meadows is handled by a managing agent. The Waterfield Meadows residents collectively own the freehold of the site with each property owning a one 35th share of the freehold company, which is known as Nextfan Ltd.
Qualification:
Purchasers at Waterfield Meadows must be of at least 60 years of age. If a couple are buying together, then one must be over 60, and the other over 55. Nextfan reserve the right to interview prospective purchasers.
The Service Charge:
To cover the cost of the management service, residents pay a Service Charge which is assessed annually. This includes:
• Buildings Insurance (but not contents)
• Gardening and Maintenance of Landscaped areas
• Provision for Re-decoration (external and communal areas)
• Window Cleaning
• Service Contracts (maintenance of personal alarms, laundry equipment)
• Sinking Fund for long term repairs and replacements (examples of which include the replacement windows and the recently installed cavity wall insulation)
• Payment of general water rates on the former manager's flat, residents lounge and laundry.
After the end of each accounting year the amount of total expenditure for the last year is certified. In this way residents will know what has been spent and any adjustments are made in the following accounting year.
Each resident contributes a proportion of the Service Charge monthly and we understand the cost for this property is approximately £___.00 per calendar month for the period 01/04/22 to 31/03/23.
LEASEHOLD INFORMATION Term - 99 years from 1988 (65 years remaining).
Service Charge - £1,482.00 pa for the period 01/04/22 - 31/03/23
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