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Guide price

£470,000

(£424/sq. ft)

2 bed flat for sale
Upper Shirley Road, Shirley CR0

    • 2 beds

    • 2 baths

    • 1 reception

    • 1,109 sq. ft

  • EPC Rating: B

  • Share of Freehold

Allen Heritage

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About this property

  • Impressive Spacious First Floor Apartment

  • Within The Prestigious Rye House Development

  • Two Double Bedrooms With Bespoke Fitted Wardrobes

  • En-Suite & Juliette Balcony To Bedroom One

  • Highly Regarded & Convenient Location

  • Delightful 20' Lounge With Two Juliette Balcony

  • Allocated Parking & Well Kept Communal Areas

  • Well Presented Throughout

Rye House is one of, if not the most impressive, flat developments in Shirley. Constructed in 2005, size, space and luxurious living is at the forefront of this impressively designed and finished development of just 8 stylish apartments, all of a similar calibre. This fine example is on the first floor, is well presented and spacious throughout. The bright accommodation is generously proportioned and includes an elegant lounge/diner measuring more than 20' x 15' with two Juliette balconies overlooking the delightful communal gardens at the rear of this development. Both of the bedrooms are genuine doubles and feature bespoke fitted wardrobes, bedroom one benefiting from a rear-facing Juliette baclcony and a modern en-suite shower room, similar to the luxurious family bathroom. The kitchen breakfast room has space for a dining table and is fitted with a comprehensive range of built-in units and appliances, and is the ideal space for entertaining family and friends. Rye House is obviously extremely well cared for and has very well-kept communal areas, including hallways, stairwells, gardens, and parking areas. With double glazing, a security entry phone system, and allocated parking, this superior first floor apartment is well worth viewing.

The Enviable Location
Rye House can be found set back on Upper Shirley Road backing the playing fields of Trinity School. This leafy location is convenient for numerous amenities found close by, within a few hundred yards, you will find a range of local shops and supermarkets, cafes, and restaurants on the Wickham Road and Shirley Road.

For the Commuter
Close by are bus routes to East Croydon Mainline Station, Bromley and Croydon town centres, as well as Sandilands Tram Stop and West Wickham High Street. East Croydon Mainline Station provides fast links to London Bridge, London Victoria, Clapham Junction and Gatwick Airport and many others too. The Tram Link runs between Beckenham and Wimbledon with many stops in between. The new 'Superloop' now provides the Wickham Road with a direct link to Heathrow Airport and Bromley South. For full directions, please contact Allen Heritage Estate Agents in Shirley.

Schools In The Area
There are many schools within easy reach, including St John’s, Trinity, Coloma, Royal Russell, and Whitgift.

Communal Areas
Rye House features very well kept communal hallways, oak staircases, and is served by a passenger lift. Externally you will find well kept gardens at the rear and a neat and tidy frontage and parking area. There is a communal entryphone system too.

Tenure Information
The property has a share of the freehold and as required when owning a Share of Freehold, a lease of 125 years was created in 2004. The current maintenance charge is approx £3,300 per annum. There is no ground rent payable as there is a share of the freehold.

The Accommodation
Entrance Hall
Lounge 6.09m (20') x 4.72m (15'6")
Kitchen/Dining Room 4.61m (15'2") x 3.15m (10'4")
Bedroom 1 5.78m (18'11") max x 3.44m (11'3")
En-suite Shower Room
Bedroom 2 3.74m (12'3") x 2.90m (9'6")
Bathroom

EPC Rating: B

Communal Garden

Delightful well kept gardens can be found to the rear of Rye House.

Parking - Allocated Parking

The property has an allocated parking space at the front of Rye House.

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  • Tenure

    Share of freehold

  • Service charge

    £3,300 per year

  • Council tax band

    E

  • Ground rent

    £0

  • Commonhold details

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