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Guide price

£140,000

(£262/sq. ft)

1 bed property for sale
Portway, Wantage OX12

    • 1 bed

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

    • 535 sq. ft

  • EPC Rating: C

  • Retirement
  • Chain free
  • Leasehold

Douglas and Simmons

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About this property

  • No onward chain

  • Residents House Manager and communal lounge, laundry and guest suite

  • Emergency pull cord system fitted throughout the apartment

  • Spacious living room with feature fireplace

  • Lovely communal gardens

  • Fitted kitchen with integrated appliances

  • Shower room

  • Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes

An extremely secure and well-appointed top floor retirement apartment located close to Wantage town centre, within easy walking distance of local shops and amenities. The flat is west facing and enjoys afternoon sunshine with pleasant views towards the Downs.

The accommodation comprises a personal front door to a hallway with large storage cupboard, a fitted kitchen with built in appliances, a spacious modern bathroom with a large fitted shower, and a light and airy sitting/dining room. There is also a large double bedroom with built in wardrobe and plenty of extra space for storage.

The apartment is fitted with an emergency pull cord system throughout. Other benefits include Economy 7 night storage heating, double glazing and an excellent range of communal facilities including a resident's lounge and guest suite, communal laundry room with washing machines and tumble driers, as well as a resident's house manager. There is also a lift to all floors.

Outside, the development is situated in well kept and peaceful communal gardens with parking.
Services

All mains services connected except gas.
Modern electric heating.

Lease 125 years from 1 May 2005. Long lease remaining.
Ground rent £395p.a. (£197.50 every 6 months)
Annual service charge approx. £3900 (£1946.42 from1 September 2023 to 29 February 2024 every 6 months)
Fairhold Homes (No. 13) Limited,
First Port Retirement Property Services, Queensway House, 11 Queensway, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5NR.

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  • Tenure

    Leasehold (107 years)

  • Service charge

    £3,900 per year

  • Council tax band

    B

  • Ground rent

    £395

  • Ground rent date of next review

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