2 bed flat for sale

Downs Drive, Merrow, Guildford, Surrey GU1

This beautifully presented 2 bedroom first floor apartment is being offered for shared ownership re sale from a 40% share.( Further shares are available subject to affordability). Centrally located, although set back from the road the property offers desirable living accommodation in as sought after area. Benefitting from a high quality fitted kitchen and open plan living/diner area with double aspect window looking over the communal gardens, giving a light and airy feel to the main living area. The main bedroom is very spacious and triple aspect making the room bright and inviting, bedroom 2 is double aspect, again light and spacious, currently used as a nursery but there is ample room for a double bed and bedroom furniture. The bathroom is fitted with high quality fixtures and benefits from a fitted shower over the bath and external window. Outside the grounds are well maintained and the property comes with an allocated parking bay with further availability of visitors parking.

Merrow shops are within easy reach and provide a splendid range of local shops including an M&S, chemist and post office. Schooling is excellent with several within walking distance including Merrow Infant School, Bushy Hill Primary School, St Thomas of Canterbury, Boxgrove Primary, St Peters and George Abbot.

Guildford with its famous cobbled High Street and Castle is located approximately 2 miles away, providing an extensive range of leisure and recreational facilities with a wide range of shops, restaurants, the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, a cinema complex, G Live, Surrey Sports Park and Spectrum Leisure Centre.

Transport links are excellent with a regular bus service into Guildford and 2 stations including the mainline station connecting to London Waterloo in approximately 37 minutes. The A3 is close by linking to the M25 motorway, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports.

Full market value £410,000

40%% share at £168,000

Monthly rent £625.97

Monthly service £168 ( Revised figure expected April 2025)

Room sizes:

• Kitchen
• Living/dining area
• Main bedroom
• Bedroom 2

• Bathroom
• Communal grounds
• Allocated parking bay
• Visitors parking

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.

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Council Tax band: D

Tenure: Leasehold

Ground rent review period: 1000 years

Shared Ownership rent: £ 606

Annual service charge: £ 2016

Years remaining on lease: 112

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