£175,000
2 bed flat for saleUnion Street, Wells BA5
2 beds
1 bath
1 reception
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About this property
Two bedroomed apartment in a small courtyard development
Situated in the heart of the cathedral city of Wells
Very central yet a peaceful location
Views across rooftops to church and Mendip Hills
Communal Lounge & Guest Suite
Own Parking - subject to availability
Emergency call system 24/7
Manager on site 5 days a week
Summary
Retire or live and work in the heart of Wells and enjoy life in this attractive courtyard development. As long as you are over 55 this is a bargain property in the heart of the cathedral city of Wells.
Description
A superb opportunity for over-55s seeking peaceful city-centre living. This well-presented second-floor apartment sits in a secluded position just moments from local amenities and enjoys attractive views over St Cuthbert’s Church. Residents benefit from a communal garden, a spacious lounge and on-site guest accommodation. Offered with no onward chain, early viewing is strongly recommended.
Service Charge
The property is subject to a service charge of approximately £520 per calendar month, which contributes towards the management, maintenance and upkeep of the development and its communal facilities. As an added benefit, the seller has confirmed their intention to make a contribution equivalent to three years' service charges for the incoming purchaser, subject to agreement.
The service charge provides for a wide range of services and amenities, including the maintenance and operation of a lift serving just four apartments, secure gated access to different parts of the development, cleaning and maintenance of communal areas, gardening, window cleaning, refuse management, water rates, and access to residents' facilities including a guest suite and residents' lounge.
The development benefits from an on-site manager available five days a week who assists with the day-to-day management of the building, oversees maintenance works and helps ensure relevant health and safety requirements are met.
Designed exclusively for the over-55s, the apartment enjoys a particularly convenient location within Wells, just a short walk from the High Street, Market Place and the city's renowned Cathedral. Despite its central position, the development benefits from attractive communal courtyard gardens, providing pleasant outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy.
Offering well-proportioned two-bedroom accommodation within a secure and well-managed development, this apartment presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a centrally located home with a range of communal facilities and services included within the management structure.
Porch
Storage cupboard, Door to the front and internal door leading into the hallway.
Hallway
Carpet flooring & Night storage heater
Lounge/Diner 14' 1" x 13' 8" ( 4.29m x 4.17m )
Double glazed window overlooking St Cuthberts Church & Communal gardens, carpet flooring & night storage heater and electric fire place.
Kitchen 10' 3" x 7' 2" ( 3.12m x 2.18m )
Fitted kitchen with a selection of wall & base units with worktops & tiled splashback, dishwasher, washing machine, stainless steel sink with drainer unit, fridge & freezer, cooker and vinyl flooring
Bedroom One 10' 6" x 10' 4" ( 3.20m x 3.15m )
Double glazed window with views towards communal gardens, night storage heater, eves storage cupboard and carpet flooring.
En-Suite W.C 5' 5" x 2' 11" ( 1.65m x 0.89m )
W.C, wash hand basin, extractor fan, shelving storage and wall heater.
Bedroom Two 7' 4" x 7' 2" ( 2.24m x 2.18m )
Carpet flooring, night storage heater, eves storage cupboard and additional storage cupboard.
Bathroom 7' 2" x 7' 1" ( 2.18m x 2.16m )
Bath with shower over, W.C, wash hand basin, shaver socket, electric heated towel rail, wall heater, partly tiled walls and vinyl flooring.
Communal Lounge
Communal lounge space, offering a social seating area for residents with small kitchenette.
Gardens
Two pretty courtyards, one giving access to the residents' lounge with kitchen. The guest suite is situated off the larger courtyard.
We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.
1. Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants. Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
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Tenure
Leasehold (101 years)
Service charge
£6,254 per year
Council tax band
D
Ground rent
£678
Ground rent date of next review
Ground rent review period
Every 21 years
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