Uvedale Court, Needham Market : £155,000
GD Estates are delighted to present this CHAIN-FREE, well-maintained two-bedroom ground-floor retirement apartment for the over 55s, situated in the sought-after Uvedale Court, Needham Market. The accommodation comprises: - Two spacious double bedrooms - A well-equipped kitchen - A bright and airy living room - A modern bathroom Designed for independent living, the property also…
The apartment boasts light-filled, spacious accommodation throughout, including a generous living room, a well-appointed kitchen, a contemporary shower room, and two comfortable double bedrooms.
Outside, residents can enjoy the beautifully maintained communal gardens, complete with a lawn, pond, and inviting seating areas. There is also communal parking available for residents and visitors.
Positioned within the grounds of the prestigious Uvedale Hall Care Home, the property benefits from emergency pull cords for added reassurance.
LOCATION Needham Market is extremely well served and offers a variety of local amenities, including a train station with mainline services to London Liverpool Street, a post office, a football club, GP surgery with on-site pharmacy, multiple convenience stores and several well-regarded public houses. It also benefits from easy access to the A14 trunk road, providing convenient links to the nearby towns of Stowmarket, Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, and onward connections to London via the M11.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY The property benefits from its own private entrance, opening into a spacious hallway that provides access to all internal accommodation. The hallway includes an airing cupboard for storage and housing the immersion tank, along with an electronic intercom system, fitted emergency lighting, and an electric heater.
LIVING ROOM 15' 3" x 11' 5" (4.65m x 3.48m) Light and airy living room with two double-glazed windows overlooking the communal gardens to the rear, and a modern electric panel heater.
KITCHEN 12' 8" x 7' 10" (3.86m x 2.39m) Well-equipped kitchen boasting a range of wall-mounted and under-counter cabinets set beneath roll-edge, granite-effect worktops with complementary tiled splashbacks. Features include an inset stainless steel sink-and-a-half with drainer and mixer tap, an inset induction hob with extractor above, and a fitted electric oven and grill. There is space and plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine, as well as room for a fridge-freezer. A double-glazed window provides views over the communal gardens to the front.
BEDROOM 1 13' 3" x 9' 4" (4.04m x 2.84m) Spacious double bedroom featuring a modern electric panel heater and a double-glazed window to the front aspect.
BEDROOM 2 13' 2 (max)" x 11' 5" (4.01m x 3.48m) Second double bedroom featuring a modern electric panel heater and a double-glazed window overlooking the rear aspect.
BATHROOM 9' 9" x 6' 10" (2.97m x 2.08m) Modern bathroom featuring a stylish three-piece white suite, comprising a walk-in double shower, low-level WC, and a wall-mounted wash hand basin with storage beneath. Additional features include a heated towel rail, electric fan heater, and an obscure double-glazed window to the front aspect for privacy.
EXTERNALLY Externally the development offers extremely well-maintained communal gardens to the front and rear.
To the front there is a large lawn, pond and seating areas. To the rear there is a lawn area with flower beds.
The development also offers communal parking for both residents and guests, ensuring convenience.
Additionally, the property is situated within the same grounds as the highly regarded Uvedale Hall Care Home, providing further reassurance and nearby support if needed.
SERVICES Mains services are connected including water, electricity and drainage. Electric heating.
LOCAL AUTHORITY & COUNCIL TAX BAND Mid Suffolk District Council. Council Tax Band C
TENURE The property is LEASEHOLD, chain free and offered with vacant possession.
Years remaining: 63 years
Current ground rent: £339
Annual service charge: £1,421
Holding Deposits:
A holding deposit, equal to 1 weeks rent, is payable upon the start of the application.
Successful Applications - any holding deposit will be offset against the Initial Rent and Deposit, with the agreement of the payee.
Fees, payable in accordance with the Tenant Fees Act 2019:
Unpaid Rent: Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.
Lost Key(s) or other Security Device(s): Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (Inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).
Variation of Contract £50 (Inc. VAT) per agreed variation. (To cover the costs associated with taking landlord´s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents)
Change of Sharer £50 (Inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. (To cover the costs associated with taking landlord´s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.
Early Termination: Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord´s costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.
Deposit:
A deposit equal to 5 weeks rent (6 weeks rent, where the annual rent greater than £50,000.00). The deposit and first month’s rent is payable once the references have been passed and before the tenancy begins.
GD Estates is a member of CMP Propertymark, which is a client money protection scheme, and also a member of TPOS (The Property Ombudsman Service), which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on the agent’s website or by contacting the agent directly.
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