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Guide price

£157,500

2 bed flat for sale
Wellesley Court, South Shields NE33

    • 2 beds

  • EPC Rating: C

  • Retirement
  • Leasehold

Homewise Ltd

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About this property

  • Only Over-60s are eligible for the Home for Life from Homewise (incorporating a Lifetime Lease)

  • Savings against the full price of this property typically range from 20% to 50% for a Lifetime Lease

  • Actual price paid depends on individuals’ age and personal circumstances (and property criteria)

  • Plan allows customers to purchase a % share of the property value (Up to 50%) to safeguard for the future

  • Please call for a personalised quote, or use the calculator on the Homewise website for an indicative saving

  • Council Tax Band B

  • Beautiful Listed Building With Extensive Communal Gardens

  • River Tyne Views From Bedroom One

  • Stones Throw Away From South Shields Beach

  • The full listed price of this property is £234,995

Over 60s can secure this property with a Home For Life from Homewise

Through the Home for Life Plan from Homewise, those aged 60 or over can purchase a Lifetime Lease and a share of the property value to safeguard for the future. The cost to purchase the Lifetime Lease is always less than the full market value.

Over-60s customers typically save between from 20% To 50%*.

Home for Life Plan guide price for Over-60s The Lifetime Lease price for this property is £157,500 based on an average saving of 33%.

Market Value Price: £234,995

The price you pay will vary according to your age, personal circumstances and requirements and will be adjusted to include any percentage of the property you wish to safeguard. The plan allows customers to purchase a share of the property value (up to 50%) to safeguard for the future.

For an indication of what you could save, please use our calculator on the Homewise website.

Please call for more information or a personalised quote

Please note: Homewise do not own this property and it is not exclusively for sale for the over-60s.

It is being marketed by Homewise as an example of a property that is currently for sale which could be purchased using a Home For Life Lifetime Lease.

If you are not over 60 or would like to purchase the property at the full market value of £234,995, please contact the estate agent Andrew Craig.
Property description

Experience the charm of history with this Grade II listed, two bedroom ground floor apartment in Wellesley Court, Green's Place. Originally serving as The Pilot's Office from 1886 to 1980, this property presents a unique living opportunity along the scenic banks of the River Tyne, offering unrivalled views and a rich historical backdrop.

Nestled within expansive private grounds, the apartment is complemented by picturesque mature gardens at the rear, bordering the historical Arbeia Roman Fort. Upon entering, you are greeted by a grand hallway through a lobby adorned with an original stained glass window, leading to an original entrance door. The inviting layout includes a front bedroom boasting stunning River views, a contemporary shower room, and a sunny lounge that overlooks the well kept communal gardens. The kitchen/breakfast room features a rustic farmyard style with a traditional Aga-style stove, perfect for cosy Family breakfasts. The second bedroom, situated on the lower ground floor, is accessible via stairs from the hallway.

Additional benefits include residents' parking and a versatile garage currently used as a workshop/storage area, with potential for conversion back to a car garage. Early viewing of this captivating property is highly recommended.
Communal entrance
Via solid wood door into Lobby.
Lobby
Original stained glass featured door leading into the Hallway, tiling to floor and cornice to ceiling.
Communal hallway
Door into Apartment and door leading to the rear Garden.
Apartment entrance
Door into Hallway.
Hallway
Laminate flooring, radiator, plate rail, double doors into Bedroom One, door into Lounge and door leading to staircase accessing Bedroom Two.
Lounge 4.9m (16'1) x 4.11m (13'6)
Views across communal gardens, two windows, radiator, laminate flooring, storage cupboard, gas fire and door into Kitchen Diner.
Kitchen diner 4.65m (15'3) x 3.12m (10'3)
Traditionally styled kitchen comprising of a range of wall and base units with contrasting worktops, integrated oven and hob with a traditional Aga style stove into the chimney breast wall. Wine rack and display cabinets, plumbing for washer, space for fridge freezer, laminate flooring, window and radiator.
Bedroom one 5.66m (18'7) x 3.86m (12'8)
Two windows, two radiators, feature fireplace with surround and views of the River Tyne.
Shower room
Single shower cubicle, low flush W.C., wash basin in vanity unit, tiling to floor, heated towel rail and tiling to walls.
Lower ground floor
Staircase leading down.
Bedroom two 4.62m (15'2) x 4.47m (14'8)
Storage cupboard, two windows, radiator, space for dressing table and ceiling spotlights.
Externally
Low maintenance area to front with flag pole. To the rear, there is an extensive mature communal garden with lawn, mature shrubs and bushes and seating area.
Garage
Single garage with drive in front which can provide parking for two cars. Garage does not provide facilities to provide parking.

EPC Rating: C
Tenure
The property is Leasehold with a term of 999 years from 1st June 1980.
Money Laundering Regulations
Please note that any offers will require you to be financially verified, meaning you'll need to provide us sight of a mortgage in principle, proof of deposit funds, and proof of cash. You'll also need to provide us with full chain details including agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations all buyers will be required to provide us with proof of identification before we can issue acceptance letters and solicitors are instructed.
Tenure
We will provide as much information about tenure as we are able to and in the case of leasehold properties, we can in most cases provide a copy of the lease. They can be complex and buyers are advised to take legal advice upon the full terms of a lease. Where a lease is not readily available we will apply for a copy and this can take time.
The Agent Of The North
Andrew Craig is The Agent of the North and as Chartered Surveyors we can help you with all your Residential and Commercial property needs. Sales, Conveyancing, Lettings, Property Management, Surveys and Valuations. Call now on Broadband & Mobile Coverage
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Council Tax
The website states the property is Council Tax Band: B
Material Information
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 and lease information, fixtures and fittings and, where the property has been recently constructed, extended or converted, that planning/building regulation consents are in place. 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 purpose. We offer our clients an optional conveyancing service, through panel conveyancing firms, via Move With Us and we receive on average a referral fee of one hundred and ninety four pounds, only on completion of the sale. If you do use this service, the referral fee is included within the amount that you will be quoted by our suppliers. All quotes will also provide details of referral fees payable.

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be 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. Suitable as a retirement home.

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