1 bedroom apartment for sale

Location Sheringham is a delightful small town in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the North Norfolk Coast, nestling between the sea and Pretty Corner woods. The town is a popular holiday destination and the centre has an excellent range of independent shops and supermarkets. There are excellent schools for all ages, including many public schools within a few miles. There are bus and rail links to the bustling city of Norwich and the nearby towns of Holt and Cromer. There is a modern health centre, dentist, theatre and library together with the Reef Leisure Centre and magnificent 18 hole clifftop golf course.

Sheringham also boasts excellent coastal and woodland walks in the vicinity. The beach enjoys Blue Flag status and is a mix of shingle and sand depending on the tide with a wide promenade running the length of the town. The town hosts several events throughout the year including the Viking Festival, Crab and Lobster Festival, Coast Festival, Carnival and 1940s Weekend. The North Norfolk Steam Railway also attracts many visitors to the area. There is something for everyone.

Shannock Court is a development built by McCarthy and Stone, in the 1980's, situated just off the town centre, convenient for the town centre, train and bus stations and sea front. 

Description This neat and tidy one bedroom apartment, is situated on the South side of the second floor of this well positioned development for the over 55's, built by McCarthy and Stone in the 1980's. It can be accessed via stairs or lift. The private accommodation comprises an entrance hall with large cupboard off, a spacious sitting/dining room with arch opening to the fitted kitchen, a double bedroom with built in wardrobe and a shower room. Communal facilities include beautifully tended gardens, parking for residents and their visitors, a storeroom to park and charge scooters, a communal lounge with kitchen area, ideal for meeting friends and hosting events, laundry facilities and a guest suite. The property also benefits from a development manager and a 24 hour care line, for peace of mind.
This apartment is offered for sale with no onward chain and an internal viewing is recommended to fully appreciate all that it has to offer.

The accommodation comprises:
Secure door entry to;
 

Communal Entrance Hall Leading into the communal lounge and dining area which gives access to the communal kitchen and laundry facilities, and an inner hall leading to the lift and stairs.  

Private Entrance Hall Door entry phone, wall mounted electric heater, loft hatch, large built-in cupboard housing the water tank, hot water cylinder, slatted shelves and electric consumer unit. 

Sitting/Dining Room 17' 4" x 10' 5" (5.28m x 3.18m) Feature fireplace with marble hearth, back plate and moulded surround and mantle, wall lights, night storage heater, telephone point, TV aerial point, UPVC double glazed windows to south aspect giving views towards the Roman Catholic Church and over rooftops to distant woodland.  

Kitchen 7' 5" x 5' 5" (2.26m x 1.65m) Fitted with a range of based and drawer units with working surfaces over, matching wall units, task lighting, single oven, electric hob and canopy extractor over, single bowl/single drainer sink with mixer tap, space for an under-counter fridge/freezer. (The worktop above could be removed as it is separate to the main worktop to accommodate a tall fridge/freezer.) 

Double Bedroom 13' 11" x 8' 9" (4.24m x 2.67m) With built-in double wardrobe with hanging rail, shelf and bifold mirrored doors, telephone point, UPVC double glazed windows to southerly aspect with views over rooftops towards the Roman Catholic Church and beyond to the woodland of pretty corner in the distance. 

Shower Room 6' 9" x 5' 5" (2.06m x 1.65m) Fitted with a cream suite comprising vanity basin with unit beneath, low level WC, large shower cubicle with electric shower over, fully tiled walls, tiled shelf, mirror, light and shaver point, extractor fan, wall-mounted Dimplex fan heater and heated towel rail. 

Outside Surrounding the property are beautifully tended mature gardens mainly laid to lawn with curved beds planted with an array of colourful shrubs and flowers, mature hedges providing screening and nesting for the myriad birds that frequent the garden. Throughout, there are benches for the use of the residents. There is a vehicular access to the side of the property off George Street under an archway which leads to the resident's and visitor's parking area. There is also a storage area with charging points for electric scooters. 

Services Main electricity, water and drainage. Please note water rates are paid within the service charge. 

Tenure The property is held on the balance of a 125 lease from April 1988.
Annual Ground Rent - £500
Service Charge -1st March 2023 to 1st September 2023 £1,538.19
-1st September 2023 to 29th February 2024 £1,743.51
The annual service charge covers an extensive list of facilities including the Water Rates and Building Insurance. For details on the other facilities it covers, please contact Watsons. 

Local Authority North Norfolk District Council, Hold Road, Cromer NR27 9EN.
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Tax Band: B
 

EPC Rating The Energy Rating for this property is C. A full Energy Performance Certificate available on request. 

Important Agent Note Intending purchasers will be asked to provide original Identity Documentation and Proof of Address before solicitors are instructed. 

Leasehold Properties Long residential leases often contain clauses which regulate the activities within individual properties for the benefit of all owners. Such regulated activities often (but not always) include keeping pets, subletting and running a business from home. If you have any specific questions about the lease of this property please ask a member of staff.  

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