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£289,950
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2 bedroom retirement property for sale

High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0LA
Retirement
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Retirement property
2 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: B*
796 sq ft / 74 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold
Council tax, if payable: Ask agent
Broadband: Ultra-fast 350Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Leasehold
  • Large first floor retirement flat
  • Large bright reception room
  • Fitted kitchen with appliances
  • Bathroom suite and ensuite shower room
  • Two double bedrooms
  • Close to shops and buses
  • Own secure parking space
  • No forward chain
  • Communal gardens
  • Residents lounge

Council tax band: C
Tenure years left: 105
Annual ground rent: 200.00
Annual service charge: 4441.00

A two double bedroom first floor apartment in a delightful and peaceful complex of just 24 retirement apartments, conveniently located towards the Conservation area of Orpington High Street.
The property comprises of a good size reception room, fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms, en-suite shower and a further full bathroom suite.

There is a residents lounge which incorporates direct access to the communal garden area, where residents can enjoy a relaxed, secure and comfortable external environment.

An overnight visitors' guest suite is also located on the ground floor. The upper floors are then accessed via the spacious lift or by stairs.

* MODERN DIGITAL 24 HOUR SECURITY AND CONTACT SYSTEM,
* VIDEO ENTRY SYSTEM
* OVERNIGHT VISITORS' GUEST SUITE AND SECURE PARKING
* REMOTE CONTROLLED GATES

Council Tax Band C
Lease 125 years granted on 6th August 2004.
Service charge £370.15 from Jan 2025
Ground rent £100 every six months

Orpington High Street and adjacent Walnuts Shopping Centre contain a variety of high-street shops, pubs and restaurants. A large Tesco supermarket opened in 2009. There is also a general market three days a week in front of Orpington College. The Walnuts Leisure Centre, just east of the High Street, has a six-lane, 33.3 metre indoor swimming pool, squash
courts and a gym with sauna and steam room, as well as a sports hall used for activities such as badminton, basketball, trampolining and fitness classes.
The Nugent Retail Park is located to the north of the high street, in the St Mary Cray area. This has a number of well known outlets including Marks and Spencer, Waterstones, Next and Cotswold Outdoors. Available in the vicinity of Nugent Retail Park are several other "big box" retail outlets.

ENTRANCE HALL

Cupboard with shelving, further cupboard housing hot water boiler, carpet, electric heater.

RECEPTION ROOM

18' 4'' x 16' 0'' (5.59m x 4.9m) Shelving, double glazed tilt and turn windows to rear, electric heater, carpet, three ceiling pendants, sliding doors to kitchen

FITTED KITCHEN

13' 8'' x 9' 3'' (4.17m x 2.82m) Fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units and work tops over, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, integrated washing machine, fridge freezer, built in oven, electric hob with extractor hood over, part tiled walls, lino floor covering.

MASTER BEDROOM

18' 4'' x 9' 6'' (5.59m x 2.9m) Double glazed tilt and turn windows to rear with shelving under the window, carpet, built in wardrobes, electric heater.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

5' 7'' x 5' 3'' (1.73m x 1.63m) Double shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, part tiled walls, mirrored vanity cabinet, mirrror, lino floor covering.

BEDROOM TWO

Double glazed tilt and turn windows, shelving under, carpet, electric heater, wardrobe cupboards.

BATHROOM SUITE

8' 9'' x 5' 8'' (2.69m x 1.73m) Main bathroom comprising of panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, part tiled walls, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, mirror, heated towel rail.

PRIVATE PARKING SPACE

Own private parking space. Number 5 via secure electric gates.

COMMUNAL GARDENS

Attractive communal rear gardens, circular patio area with seating.

Places of interest

    Bishop Estate Agents has over 45 years of experience in the property market for residential sales and lettings. We are an independent, family run business and have lived and work within Orpington since 1990. Our team of dedicated staff will ensure your move is as seamless as possible. Working closely with local conveyancers and solicitors, once your property is sold, we aim to take the myth out of the sales progression process and keep you informed at every step. Bishop Estates also has its own growing portfolio of letting properties. With direct hands on experience as landlords, we can ensure that you get the best advice and service when letting your property through us. Whether you are just looking for an introduction of professional tenants only, or looking for a comprehensive managed service, you can be sure you have chosen the right people to look after your interests. With competitive rates for first time landlords and loyalty rates for our long term and returning landlords, we can assist with all your property needs. Our up to date tenancy agreements include all mandatory requirements to protect you as landlords and support your tenants.

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