CHRISTCHURCH, Dorset - 2 bed - £215,000 - Richard Godsells Estate Agents - Christchurch

Property details

Bedrooms: 2

A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A TWO BEDROOM END OF TERRACE RETIREMENT COTTAGE ON A SMALL SOUGHT AFTER DEVELOPMENT CLOSE TO LOCAL AMENITIES (REF: CH1475)
PRECIS

Catherine Wheel Gardens is a purpose built retirement development for the over 60s completed by Colten Homes approximately 10 years ago, which comprises a purpose built block of apartments and terrace of six freehold cottages. This property is the only end of terrace cottage on the development and enjoys a southerly aspect with views across the communal garden to the front elevation and glimpses of St Catherine's Hill to the rear, as well as its own enclosed garden. On site amenities include the services of a part-time House Manager and a 24 Hour Careline. The property itself offers well planned accommodation arranged over two floors with the benefit of 'Dimplex' night storage/electric heating and replacement UPVC framed double glazed windows and is tastefully decorated throughout. An early internal inspection is strongly recommended.

The accommodation with approximate room dimensions comprises:

'Portcullis' style hardwood Front Entrance Door with integral letterbox, leading to




ENTRANCE VESTIBULE

High wall mounted 'Tenby' consumer unit and door chime; Coved and artex ceiling with eye ball down lighter; Keypad for the burglar alarm system; White panelled internal door leads to



LOUNGE/DINING ROOM

16'8 x 11'2: Front southerly aspect; UPVC framed double glazed casement window; TV aerial point; Telephone point; Coved and artex ceiling with centre ceiling light point; Two wall light points; Solid pine fire surround with fitted 'flame/coal' effect electric fire; 'Dimplex' night storage heater; Deep under stairs storage cupboard; 'Care Line' pull cord; Control box; Wall hung entry phone; White panelled door leads to



INNER HALL

Wall hung 'Dimplex' electric heater; Staircase to the First Floor; White panelled doors lead to



CLOAKROOM

Half tiled; Low flush WC; Wall hung wash hand basin; Mirror fronted medicine cabinet; Toilet roll holder; Soap dish; Telescopic chromium plated towel rail; Coved and artex ceiling; 'Manrose' extractor fan;



KITCHEN

11'2 x 7'6: Range of laminated rolled edged work surfaces, 'Light Ash' effect laminated cupboard and drawer units beneath; Inset stainless steel 1½ bowl single drainer sink unit with Swan neck monobloc tap; Tiled splashbacks; Integrated 'Creda' white enamel 4-ring electric hob, fan assisted electric double oven/grill beneath; Space and plumbing for washing machine; Comprehensive range of 'Light Ash' wall mounted kitchen cabinets, including a bottle rack, with pelmets and concealed lighting; Telephone point; Three double power points (work top height); Cooker point; Coved and artex ceiling; Nest of spot lights; Wall hung 'Dimplex' electric fan heater; Space for a tall fridge/freezer; UPVC framed double glazed rear aspect with fitted roller blind overlooking the rear garden, with glimpses of St Catherine's Hill. Adjacent panelled/double glazed rear entrance door with fitted 'Roman' blind;

'Turn Key' staircase with hardwood hand rail (note: stair lift can remain with the property, although this can be removed if required) from the Inner Hall leads to



FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Hinged access to loft space; Smoke detector; Nest of spot lights; Coved and artex ceiling; Wall mounted 'Dimplex' night storage heater; Built-in Airing Cupboard with factory lagged hot water cylinder, immersion heater, slatted shelving and light; Doors to



BATHROOM

5'7 x 6'5: Part tiled; Panelled bath with thermostatically controlled 'Aqualiser' shower appliance above, full height tiled surround, shower rail and curtain, pop-up waste, hand grips; Vanity unit with shelf surround, double cupboard beneath; Large wall mounted mirror; Adjacent low flush WC, concealed cistern and shelf above; Shaver socket; Mirror fronted medicine cabinet; Wall hung electric towel rail; Toilet roll holder; 'Dimplex' electric fan heater; Coved and artex ceiling; 'Manrose' extractor fan; Nest of spot lights;



BEDROOM ONE

11'2 x 10' excluding the door reveal (3'2 x 5'3): Wall hung 'Dimplex' electric heater with timer; UPVC framed double glazed casement window, southerly aspect; Two wall light points; Coved and artex ceiling; Ceiling light point; Fitted double wardrobe with plentiful clothes hanging space and storage shelf above; Adjacent shelved cupboard; TV aerial point;



BEDROOM TWO

11'2 x 7'7: Wall mounted 'Dimplex' electric heater with timer; Fitted triple wardrobe with plentiful clothes hanging space and storage shelf above; Coved and artex ceiling; UPVC framed double glazed casement window, overlooking the rear garden and enjoying views towards St Catherine's Hill;



OUTSIDE

At the front of the property there is a small area of lawn bounded by ground cover shrubs; Electric meter box; 'Coach' light; This property enjoys a fully enclosed REAR GARDEN (21'5 deep x 12' wide) which is laid to a paved Patio with two raised borders beyond containing a profusion of ground cover/specimen shrubs and ornamental trees; External 'Coach' light; External Garden Store; Gate from the garden leads to a communal side access serving the cottages with a personal gate leading on to Hillside Drive;

AMENITY CHARGE: £741.00 every six months;

PARKING: Communal on site car parking allocated at the discretion of the House Manager;


Council Tax Band: D £1,583.26
The property has an EPC rating of: TBC

Note: the agents have tested none of the following; all water systems, electric services and appliances.

VIEWING MAY BE ARRANGED STRICTLY BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT ONLY PLEASE THROUGH AGENTS RICHARD GODSELL – CHRISTCHURCH OFFICE