1 bedroom retirement property for sale

A top floor one bedroom retirement flat with impressive views over woodland and along the Penarth coastline to Lavernock Point and across the Bristol Channel. Sold with no onward chain and comprising the entrance hall with built-in cupboard, living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Updated in parts (kitchen), the property does require upgrading throughout now, but has good potential to go along with the views. This is a very popular developmenet close to the town centre and with superb communal grounds. On-site house manager and a lift to all floors. EPC: C.

Accommodation

Hall - 3' 1'' x 8' 9'' (0.94m x 2.67m)
Built-in cupboard with fitted shelving, hot water heater and electric meter. Doors to the bedroom, living room and bathroom. Power point. Coved ceiling.

Living Room - 10' 6'' x 17' 6'' plus bay (3.2m x 5.33m plus bay)
uPVC double glazed bay window with south facing views over woodland and across the Bristol Channel along with Penarth coastline to Lavernock Point. Fitted roller blinds. Wooden fire surround with electric fire. Wall mounted electric heater. Power and TV points. Two wall lights. Coved ceiling. Emergency pull cord and front door entry phone. Opening to the kitchen.

Kitchen - 7' 3'' x 5' 5'' (2.2m x 1.65m)
Fitted kitchen with wall units and base units - all with white gloss shaker style doors and black laminate work surfaces. Integgrated electric oven, four zone electric hob and extractor hood. Single bowl stainless steel sink with drainer. Space for fridge freezer. Tiled walls. Coved ceiling. Electric strip light and extractor fan.

Bedroom - 8' 8'' x 14' 3'' (2.65m x 4.34m)
Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and uPVC double glazed window giving equally impressive wood and water views. Fitted wardrobes have concertina mirrored doors. Two wall lights. Wall mounted electric heater. Power points. Coved ceiling. Emergency pull cord.

Bathroom - 5' 6'' x 6' 11'' (1.67m x 2.1m)
Original suite with panelled bath, WC and wash hand basin with storage below. Electric shower over the bath. Tiled walls. Coved ceiling. Heated towel rail and wall mounted electric fan heater. Extractor fan. Shaver point.

Communal Facilities
Homeside House has a number of communal facilities including landscaped gardens and patio area, laundry room, guest suite, large residents lounge with access out to the gardens. There is a resident house manager. Lift access to all floors.

Additional Information

Tenure
We have been informed by the vendor that the property is held on a leasehold (WA350236) basis, of 99 years from 1 September 1986 (61 remaining). The lease is currently being extended as part of the sale process.

Service Charge
We are informed by the vendor that the service charge for this flat is currently £1,955.19 half yearly in advance (£3,910.38 total).

Ground Rent
We have been informed by the vendor that the ground rent payable to Estates and Management is £249.68 half yearly in advance (£499.36 in total).

Sinking Fund
Upon completion of the sale the vendor is liable to pay 1% of the sale price to the Homeside House sinking fund.

Council Tax
The Council Tax band for this property is D, which equates to a charge of £1,874.20 for the year 2023/24.

Approximate Gross Internal Area
398 sq ft / 37 sq m

Age Restriction
The minimum age for this development is 60 years old.

Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Leasehold