Thornley Groves - Chester

A one bedroom ground floor flat situated in a unique and very convenient development within the city walls of Chester. The Shipgate area was significantly developed in the 1980’s to form an attractive and unusual enclave within the city. A quiet cobbled street conservation area it has walking distance access to the Groves, the River Dee and of course, the historic city centre of Chester itself. Excellent transport links are available nearby, as well as fast and efficient railway services to London and other significant parts of the country from Chester station. The property itself has double glazed windows, an electric heating system, and an electric hot water heating system, as well as connections to mains electricity, mains drainage and mains water. Tenure The property is of leasehold tenure having a 997 year lease dating from the 25th of December 1984, this lease being subject to a nominal ground rent and a variable annual service charge in respect of items of communal expense and maintenance currently set at £642.39. Auctioneer Comments This property is for sale by Modern Method of Auction allowing the buyer and seller to complete within a 56 Day Reservation Period. Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold Ltd). If considering a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information Pack is provided, which you must view before bidding. The buyer will pay £300 inc VAT for this pack. The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a Non-Refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price inc VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600 inc VAT. This Fee is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. The Fee is considered within calculations for stamp duty. Services may be recommended by the Agent/Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450. These services are optional.

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A one bedroom ground floor flat situated in a unique and very convenient development within the city walls of Chester.The Shipgate area was significantly developed in the 1980’s to form an attractive and unusual enclave within the city. A quiet cobbled street conservation area it has walking...

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