1 bedroom retirement property for sale

A comprehensively refurbished first floor flat with stair lift providing bright and spacious rooms in this well-favoured retirement scheme in the centre of Watlington

Tenure : Long Leasehold -

Description: - This spacious first floor single bedroom flat has a south-facing aspect over the attractive landscaped communal gardens. The accommodation has been comprehensively refurbished and includes a new fitted kitchen and shower room, new double-glazed windows, new carpets and floor finishes and re-decoration throughout. The rooms are comparatively spacious and well-lit providing an attractive and comfortable home. There is a fitted stair-lift to assist access to the first floor.

Residents of Orchard Walk have access to the attractive communal gardens and private car park and there is also a resident warden on hand for assistance. The shops and amenities of Watlington High Street are no more than a five-minute level walk from the property.

Watlington - Watlington is reputedly England’s smallest town with its origins dating from the 6th century. The town has a range of sports facilities that embrace football and cricket as well as tennis, squash and bowls. There are good local shops including a first class butcher and delicatessen and some excellent restaurants and pubs. Watlington Primary school and Rainbow Corner day nursery and pre-school have an ‘outstanding’ ofsted rating and senior education is provided by the well-regarded Icknield Community College. The Chiltern Hills rise above the town and offer some of the finest landscapes in south-east England. There is much on offer here for outdoor enthusiasts, cyclists and walkers as The Icknield Way (Ridgeway National Trail) passes close to the town. Watlington is also the heartland of the re-introduced Red Kite that now soar above the town’s roof tops.

Outside - The property is approached via a tarmac driveway that provides access to a residents car park. The wardens lodge is adjacent and an archway leads through to the communal gardens and approach to the houses and flats.

Communal Gardens: - Orchard Walk has landscaped communal gardens that include a water feature, open lawned areas and a variety of mature tress and shrubs.

Services: - Mains Services: Electricity / Water / Drainage
Heating: Electric heating
Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Tax Band: C
EPC Rating: To be advised

Tenure: - Leasehold: Approximately 88 years unexpired. An age qualification of 55 exists for all occupants of the property.

Maintenance & Service Charge: - Approximately £2,000 per annum (includes ground rent, insurance, general maintenance, warden service & garden maintenance).

Viewing: - Strictly by appointment with the agents - Robinson Sherston (Watlington). Telephone:[use Contact Agent Button]