FLAT 40, WESTWOOD COURT, 174 NORWICH ROAD, IPSWICH IP1 2QX, UK

2021-02-17 14:08, User_1

Foxhall Estate Agents Agent Valuation of this property is £65,000

Description:

***no onward chain***excellent decorative order***spacious***
An opportunity to purchase a well maintained and extremely spacious first floor McCarthy and Stone retirement flat in Westwood Court. The flat, which has lift access, is positioned in the favoured and quieter rear of the building so benefits from views over the lovely communal gardens from the lounge, kitchen and bedroom windows.
Westwood court is conveniently situated for local bus routes which run every seven minutes and is less than a quarter of a mile from Broomhill Park with nice walks and wildlife.
There is a very good community spirit in the flats, with a community room and in normal times organised social functions and even trips out via minibus. There is also use of a communal laundry room with washing machines and tumble dryer. A Development Manager is on site from Monday to Friday 9 - 5, The resident manager can be contacted from various points from within each flat, in case of emergency. When the house manager is off duty there is a 24-hour emergency care line response system.
This particular apartment is being sold with the added benefit of no chain involved and is offered in excellent decorative order. The current owner has recently had a new Zanussi oven fitted and new carpets and a number of items in the flat will be remaining. These include the roller blinds and the vertical blinds and the electric fireplace and surround in the lounge. Other items of furniture may be open to separate negotiation - see the section within the room by room write up. There are nice panelled doors throughout the flat and the windows are double glazed.
There is communal parking adjacent to the block on a first come first served basis and a security entrance buzzer system is by the front door ensuring only authorised people can access the building.
We thoroughly recommend an early internal inspection.

Front Garden

Communal with shrubs and tree. Security entrance system.

Reception Hallway (2.369 max x 2.106 (7'9" max x 6'10"))

With doors to lounge, bedroom and bathroom, plus door to very large walk in airing cupboard which house the eco boiler which is regularly serviced and meter cupboard.

Lounge (6.803 x 3.253 (max) 2.064 (min) (22'3" x 10'8" (ma)

Economy 7 electric wall heater, fireplace surround with electric fire to stay, dining area at one end with window to rear overlooking the garden.

Kitchen (2.307 x 2.206 (7'6" x 7'2"))

Glazed double doors from lounge into kitchen with new Zanussi oven, Zanussi electric hob with Electrolux extractor fan over. Fitted kitchen units comprising of base drawers, cupboards and eye level units. Work-surfaces, space for fridge/freezer, single drainer sink unit, half tiled walls, electric downflow heater, window to rear with lovely views over the communal gardens and lino flooring.

Bedroom (4.924 x 2.297 (max) 1.578 (min) (16'1" x 7'6" (max)

Economy 7 panel heater, mirror fronted double fitted wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving space and window to rear overlooking the garden.

Bathroom (2.085 x 1.677 (6'10" x 5'6"))

Modern suite comprising double shower cubicle with screen and Mobility Plus shower and pull down seat, heated towel rail, fully tiled walls, vanity unit wash hand-basin, W.C., extractor fan and downflow fan heater.

Communal Gardens And Parking

To the rear of the block there are lovely communal gardens with a seating area, lawn, flowers, shrubs and bulbs and a bird feeding area.. The maintenance of the garden is included in the service charge but some residents who are gardening fans also help out. There is communal parking to the side of the building.

Service And Maintenance Charges

The vendor has told us that the latest years service and maintenance charges are £1097. This includes the water rates, buildings insurance, window cleaning, maintenance of the building, the communal gardens, car park areas and lift service and maintenance . It also includes the servicing of the boiler in the airing cupboard and there is communal Sky. All the new owner of the flat would have to pay for would be the electricity useage and the Council Tax bill. The flat is rated as band B.

Items Open To Separate Negotiation

There are several items in the apartment that are open to purchase via separate negotiation. These include a fridge, a separate freezer, a three seater sofa, a circular 5' dining room table, a sideboard, a glass storage cabinet, and a shelved unit for shoes.

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