Property Summary
Rare large conversion in an 1860 handsome property sat in sylvan grounds. The flat itself has a feel of a maisonette with high ceilings, stepped area and both front and back doors. Lots of parking.
There are some rare stats about this property in that only one of the converted flats has been sold in the last 10 years. The current owners have ben here for 16 years. It has a community feel. The owners manage the block themselves which keeps cost down and easy planning of communal works.
The main house dates back to 1860 and is a handsome building in sylvan surroundings. Set back from Western Road, it feels very tranquil. Character is an overused word but this building and grounds personifies that. For example the ceiling height in the hall and living room in the flat is 3.3 metres.
You cannot see the property from the road but up the drive past the grounds, you can park outside the building or in your garage. The community feel is example by a communal sunken BBQ area and even communal drying lines hidden at the back of the property.
Once inside there a few stairs up the 1st floor and then a communal entrance to just 2 flats. With steps down to the kitchen and both front and back doors there is a feel of a maisonette to the property.
It has a big wide and tall hall with lots of storage. There are covered over skylights which the new owners can expose if required. This is a perfect space for a home office. The living room is exquisite with 3 large sash windows forming a bay. And the jewel in the crown is the working fire, which is probably in it’s original fireplace. The main bedroom too is perfect with the owners having had built an en suite and walk in wardrobe.
The kitchen is down steps from the hall and again is a significant space with a breakfast bar that seats 4.
Over the time that the owners have had the property it has been redecorated(2020), a new kitchen, a new boiler, storage added, double glazing, an en suite and walk in wardrobe added.
The block itself has had most of the roof replaced in the last couple of years.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Annual Council Tax: Band D £1,877.17 payable
Connectivity: Owners currently use Vodafone Superfast
TV: SKY is permitted
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Rating: C 69
Environmental Impact Rating: D 66
Lease: Share of freehold (999 year lease)
Service Charge: £400 per quarter (£1600 annual total). This includes contribution to the reserve fund.
Service Included: Buildings insurance, gardening, maintenance, and each individual flats water and sewerage costs
Reserve Fund: £2600 (May 2021)
Investor Information: Rental projection of £1300 per month (4.5% gross yield)
Pets: The flat is pet friendly
Lettings: Both holiday and long lettings are permitted
Viewings: With 24 hours notice
