NO ONWARD CHAIN! SPACIOUS FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT OFFERING FLEXIBLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE CENTRE OF STAPLEHURST VILLAGE
DESCRIPTION This first-floor apartment was totally refurbished six years ago to a high standard which included a new kitchen, bathroom, boiler, rewiring and carpets. One of the features of the apartment are the high ceilings, large windows, and many original features. The property enjoys its own front door at street level and private staircase leading up to the property.
The property is set within the popular Wealden village of Staplehurst with its range of local amenities including post office, supermarket, primary school and mainline station providing commuter services to London Charing Cross, Waterloo, London Bridge and Cannon Street (approximately 55 minutes). The County town of Maidstone is approximately 9 miles away providing a wider range of both shopping and leisure facilities. The property falls within the Cranbrook School catchment area.
The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:
Partially-glazed front door leading to: PRIVATE ENTRANCE HALL Window to side. Service cupboard housing utility meters. Black and white tiled floor. Wall light. Cupboard at top of stairs housing water tank. Door leading to corridor in the apartment with sky-lights above.
CORRIDOR 18'5" x 3'8". Radiator. Carpeted. Loft access. All rooms in the apartment lead off the corridor.
KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING ROOM 24'6" x 13'9". The large room is divided into two by a breakfast bar. The living area is carpeted, with a radiator and large window to rear. There is one step up into the kitchen area with vinyl wood-effect flooring in this area. Fitted kitchen with Zanussi appliances: 5-ring gas hob with opaque glass splashback, extractor fan over (vented outside), electric fan oven, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Painted wooden shaker-style base and wall-mounted units with soft-close doors. Worcester boiler is housed in one of the cupboards. White ceramic sink with integrated draining board. Stainless steel mixer tap. Solid wood counter top surface.
BEDROOM 1 13'6" x 8'7". Window to side. Radiator. Carpeted. Victorian fireplace surround. Fitted cupboard.
BEDROOM 2/ RECEPTION 2 14'2" x 13'8". Window to front. Radiator. Carpeted. Victorian fireplace surround.
BEDROOM 3 14'2" x 9'8". Window to front. Radiator. Carpeted.
BATHROOM Large bathroom with window to side. Panelled bath with mixer tap. Ceramic bowl sink with mixer tap. Sink in mounted on a solid oak wooden pedestal 'table'. WC. Corner shower cubicle with power shower and dual shower heads. Tiled floor with matching tiles around bath and in shower cubicle. White ladder towel rail.
AGENTS NOTE: The lease is for a term of 125 years from 2014. The managing agents are Raspberry Homes Ltd. There is no ground rent charged. Building insurance and maintenance charges will be split between the apartment and the commercial until on the ground floor:
• A maintenance charge (due in January): £353.18 in 2020
• A share of the insurance charge (due in April): £188.04 in 2020
CAR PARKING There is one allocated parking space behind the building for the apartment. Additional parking can be found in Chapel Lane and nearby streets.
COUNCIL TAX Maidstone Borough Council Tax Band
ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING EPC Rating : E
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.
DISCLAIMER These details have been prepared to comply with the 1991 Property Misdescriptions Act. Great care has been taken to be as accurate as is realistic. Please note that it should not be assumed that any fixtures or fittings are automatically included within the sale of this property. None of the services, fittings or appliances within the property have been tested by the Agent and, therefore, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves that any of the aforesaid mentioned in the Sales Particulars are in working order. All measurements are approximate, and these details are intended for guidance only and cannot be incorporated in any contract.
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