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2 bedroom flat for sale

Whitehaven Castle, Whitehaven CA28
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Retirement
Flat
2 beds
1 bath
667 sq ft / 62 sq m
EPC rating: C
Added > 14 days

Key information

TenureLeasehold | unconfirmed share | 103 yrs left
Ground rent£0 per annum | review period: unconfirmed
Service charge£2,112.75 per annum
Council tax, if payableBand B
BroadbandSuper-fast 80Mbps *
Mobile signal
EEO2ThreeVodafone

Features and description

  • Tenure: Leasehold (103 years remaining)
  • *online viewing available*
  • Whitahaven Castle, Whitehaven
  • EPC Rating C
  • 75% Shared Ownership
  • £70,312.50 fixed price
  • Over 55's
  • Two Bedroom, First Floor
  • Parking & Communal Grounds

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*ONLINE VIEWING AVAILABLE*
A great opportunity to purchase a 75% share of this 2 bedroom, first floor apartment within the historic Whitehaven Castle.

This well proportioned apartment benefits from gas central heating and a secure intercom system alongside majority of the rooms looking over the lovely courtyards. The apartment comprises of a lounge, kitchen, two good size bedrooms and three piece suite bathroom. There are beautiful communal gardens and an allocated parking space, with additional visitor parking spaces available.

PLEASE NOTE: The property can only be purchased and occupied by persons over the age of 55 and the purchaser cannot own another property. Fixed Price £70,312.50

Things You Need To Know - The property is Leasehold and has a current lease of 125 years starting from 01/01/2001.

This shared ownership property (75%) is restricted to purchasers over 55, subject to prior approval by Home Group by way of an application form. Current homeowners will also need to sell their existing property before buying.

The property stands in large communal grounds maintained by Home Group and has both allocated and visitor parking. There is a lift in the building, along with a communal lounge/wc/kitchenette on the ground floor.

The total annual charged payable to Home Group are *£2,112.75 and are broken down as follows;
£282.50 Management Charge
£100.00 - Insurance Charge
£1261.50 - Service Charge
£468.75 - Sinking Fund
*(These charges are reviewed annual on April 1st)

Communal Entrance - Grand communal entrance with lift access to the further floors. Flat 14 can be found on the first floor of the building.

Entrance Hall - Accessed from the first floor of the property, leading into the entrance hallway. Intercom telephone system, radiator, fuse box and doors leading to:

Lounge - 4.83 x 3.33 (15'10" x 10'11") - Sliding sash window facing into the courtyard, radiator, telephone point, television point, electric wall mounted fire, bi-fold doors leading into:

Kitchen - 2.78 maximum x 2.68 (9'1" maximum x 8'9") - Range of wall and base units with worksurfaces and cream tiled surrounds, sliding sash window facing into the courtyard, wall mounted Vaillant gas central heated boiler, radiator, space for the freestanding oven, inset stainless steel sink unit and extractor vent.

Back from the entrance hall, additional doors lead to:

Bedroom One - 4.52 x 2.27 (14'9" x 7'5") - Double bedroom with multi aspect sliding sash windows with views over the courtyards, radiator.

Bedroom Two - 4.46 x 2.86 maximum (14'7" x 9'4" maximum) - Good sized second bedroom with sliding sash window facing into the courtyard, television point, radiator, telephone point.

Bathroom - 2.85 x 2.43 (9'4" x 7'11") - A white three piece suite comprising of a bath with electric shower over, WC, wash hand basin, radiator, shaving points, airing cupboard and extractor vent.

External - There is a designated parking space close to the main entrance alongside beautiful communal grounds, mainly laid to lawn with additional courtyards.

Directions - The property is located close to Whitehaven town centre. Using the one way system, turn left onto Lowther Street from Scotch Street. Follow Lowther Street straight onto Flatt Walks and then turn left onto Castle Mews opposite Morrisons supermarket.

Council Tax - We have been advised by Cumberland Council[use Contact Agent Button]) that this property is placed in Tax Band B.

Viewing Arrangements - To view this property, please contact us on[use Contact Agent Button].

Notes To Brochure - Please note that all measurements have been taken using a laser tape measure which may be subject to a small margin of error. None of the appliances, heating system or fittings included within the sale have been tested or can be assumed to be in full working order. Purchasers are strongly advised to satisfy themselves by way of survey and their own enquiries. The brochure does not constitute a contract, part of a contract or warranty.

The Consumer Protection Regulations 2008 - Please contact us before viewing the property. If there is any point of particular importance to you we will be pleased to provide additional information or to make further enquiries. We will also confirm that the property remains available. This is particularly important if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.

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Grisdales Estate Agents - Whitehaven
Grisdales Estate Agents - Whitehaven
46/47 King Street Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 7JH
01946 437322
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At Grisdales Estate Agents we always strive to be the bestOur core values run through every aspect of our business, from first contact, right through to picking up those keys! Grisdales Estate Agents in Cumbria is the ‘one stop shop’ whether you are buying, selling, landlord or tenant. We have an excellent reputation in West Cumbria and feedback from our client’s say they find us not only professional and knowledgeable, but also friendly and enthusiastic. We take the time to understand your needs and love nothing more than helping you move on with your property journey. Open 7 days a week, with branches in Cockermouth, Workington and Whitehaven, we are always here for you.
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