Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to 38, Watkins Court Old Mill Close, Hereford, a cozy and compact flat type home with 2 bed in the HR4 0AQ area. This lovely residence, which comes with a leasehold tenure, and sits comfortably in tax band C.
This classic property was built
The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio -
with a market valuation of £156,000 and a rental potential of £1,014 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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Additional analysis
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Set in an exclusive retirement development with community
atmosphere, a purpose built second floor retirement apartment
offering two bedroom accommodation.
Reception hall, lobby area, sitting room, dining area/study,
kitchen, 2 bedrooms & shower room & seperate wc.
DRAFT PARTICULARS ONLY
LOCATION
Watkins Court is a community of retirement properties set in
landscaped gardens just off Friar Street and to the west of central
Hereford. Hereford offers a range of shopping, leisure and
recreational facilities together with bus and railway stations.
DESCRIPTION
38 Watkins Court is a spacious second floor property which has
double glazed windows and an electric heating system. The
accommodation is well planned and includes reception hall, living
room with dining/study area, fitted kitchen, an unusually large
master bedroom, a second bedroom together with shower room and
separate wc. There is a deep storage cupboard and there are
numerous emergency alarm cords and for convenience power points are
raised and there are lowered light switches.
ON THE GROUND FLOOR:
Controlled Entrance Lobby
With corridors and stairs and lift access to
ON THE SECOND FLOOR
With shared landing and a SELF CONTAINED DOOR to the accommodation
of Apartment 38 which comprises
Reception Hall
Generally L shaped and with coved ceiling, intercom access to the
front door, emergency alarm call pull cord, access hatch to loft
storage space, night storage heater and with panel style doors to
the Living Accommodation, bedrooms, shower room, cloakroom and
BOILER CUPBOARD with "Polsa Coil" hot water boiler cupboard and the
WALK IN STORAGE CUPBOARD 8'2 x 3 with part coved ceiling and
electric light.
The Living Accommodation
Which comprises
Lobby Area
2.34m
(7'8) x 1.42m
(4'8)
With opening to the dining area/study, pair of glazed panel doors
to the fitted kitchen, coved ceiling.
Sitting Room
4.37m
(14'4) x 3.07m
(10'1)
With double glazed window, coved ceiling, emergency alarm pull
cord, night storage heater and telephone point.
Study/Dining Area
2.51m
(8'3) x 1.68m
(5'6)
With velux roof light and coved ceiling.
Kitchen
2.24m
(7'4) x 2.13m
(7')
Extensively fitted with wood effect fronted base cupboard and
drawer units with roll edge working surfaces over, tiled surrounds
and matching eye level cabinets including housing for electric oven
with fitted electric oven. Electric hob with cooker hood over and
having recess for base fridge and freezer units. Coving to ceiling,
velux roof light, emergency alarm cord and wall mounted electric
heater.
Bedroom 1
3.28m
(10'9) x 5.41m
(17'9) (21'10 into recess)
Having recess with double glazed window, coved ceiling, emergency
alarm pull cord, television point and night storage heater,
together with with recessed wardrobe cupboard with folding mirror
fronted doors, hanging rail and storage shelving.
Bedroom 2
3.07m
(10'1) x 2.74m
(9') (11'10 maximum)
With double glazed window, coved ceiling, emergency alarm pull cord
and panel heater.
Shower Room
With tiled walls, coved ceiling, wall mounted electric heater,
extractor unit, heated towel rail and suite comprising walk-in
shower cubicle with chrome shower fitting, low level wc and vanity
wash basin with cupboards below and fitted mirror with shaver point
with electric light over.
Separate Wc/Cloakroom
With low level wc and pedestal wash basin. Coved ceiling, fitted
mirror and extractor unit.
OUTSIDE:
The development has the benefit of landscaped communal gardens and
there are also communal car parking facilities.
Maintenance/Service Charge
We understand that the quarterly service charge/ground rent is in
the sum of £711.49 (verbal enquiry) which is charged in respect of
cost incurred for the scheme manager, water rates, building
insurance, maintenance of the structure and common areas, heating,
lighting and cleaning of common areas, lift maintenance, the alarm
call system and funding for future expenditure. The prospective
purchaser is advised to confirm these charges.
Tenure and Terms
The property is held on leasehold basis for the remainder of a 99
year term which commenced in 2004 (to be confirmed).
SERVICES
It is understood that mains electricity, water and drainage
services are connected to the property. Confirmation in respect of
mains service supplies should be obtained by the prospective
purchaser. None of the electrical goods or other fittings has been
tested and they are sold without warranty or undertaking that they
are installed to current standards.
Other Facilities
There is also a House Manager and a Careline call system installed
with emergency assistance available 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year. There is a lift to all floors, a twin bedded guest room
(where friends and relatives can spend the night for a reasonable
charge) and off a resident's lounge there is a kitchen facility
with a laundry room available nearby.
Agents Notes
Watkins Court is intended to be used by people at retirement age
with individual apartments designed for their convenience.
Occupation is limited to those that meet the requirement of 60
years of age (subject to confirmation).
HOME INFORMATION PACK
A Home Information Pack is available for this property and more
information is available on request.
DIRECTIONAL NOTE
The best vehicular route is to proceed from King Street in the
centre of Hereford into St Nicholas Street, pass at the traffic
lights at Barton Road and turn right immediately beyond St Nicholas
Church. Continue along Friar Street and enter Old Mill Close on the
left hand side where Watkins Court will be identified on the
right.
Watkins & Thomas LLP registered in Cardiff, No: OC301123. These
particulars are used on the strict understanding that all
negotiations are conducted through WATKINS & THOMAS LLP.
MISREPRESENTATION ACT - 1967 WATKINS & THOMAS LLP, for itself and
for the Vendors of this property whose agent it is give notice
that: 1. These particulars do not constitute, nor constitute any
part of an offer or contract. 2. All statements contained in these
particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on
the part of WATKINS & THOMAS LLP or the Vendor. 3. None of the
statements contained in these particulars as to this property are
to be relied on as statements or representations of fact. 4. Any
intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise
as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these
particulars. 5. The Vendor does not make or give, and neither
WATKINS & THOMAS LLP nor any person in its employment has authority
to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation
to this property.
THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and
fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working
order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain
verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the
Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the
Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer
is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown
in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned
within the sales particulars. They may however be available by
separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any
property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any
journey to see a property.
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Tax band C
