Full Details
LOCATION
Watkins Court comprises a purpose built development of retirement properties which are set within landscaped gardens. The development is located just off Friar Street, immediately to the west of the city centre. In the locality there are a range of amenities and Hereford as a whole offers a range of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities together with bus and railway stations. Watkins Court has car-parking facilities and the building has a controlled entry door system which opens to the shared residents lounge, there is also a shared kitchen facility, laundry room, bin store and guest suite which can be utilised by visiting family members at a small cost.
DESCRIPTION
32 Watkins Court is a well presented first floor apartment overlooking beautifully landscaped gardens. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, living room, kitchen, two good sized double bedrooms and a shower room. The property is provided with numerous emergency alarm cords, together with raised power points and lowered light switches and is intended for occupation for independent living for the over 60's. In more detail the accommodation comprises:
Communal Entrance Lobby
With secure entry system, lift and stairs to the first floor and a door to:
THE SELF CONTAINED ACCOMMODATION OF NUMBER 32.
Entrance Hall
Having coved ceiling, night storage heater, storage cupboard, airing cupboard house the Pulsacoil hot water tank and door to sitting room/dining room.
Sitting/Dining Room 6.63m (21'9) maximum x 3.23m (10'7) maximum
With rear aspect double glazed window, night storage heater, electric fire with decorative surround, coved ceiling, television point, telephone point, alarm pull cord and glazed double doors to the kitchen.
Kitchen 2.31m (7'7) x 2.64m (8'8) maximum
Irregular shaped room with rear aspect double glazed window. A range of units comprising stainless steel sink drainer unit, work surfaces, tiled splashbacks, base units under with matching wall units. Integrated electric oven and hob with cooker hood over. Space for fridge, space for freezer, alarm pull cord, vinyl flooring, coved ceiling and wall mounted Dimplex heater.
Bedroom 1 5.28m (17'4) maximum x 2.77m (9'1) maximum
With rear aspect double glazed window, wall mounted electric heater, television point, telephone point, coved ceiling and alarm pull cord.
Bedroom 2 4.17m (13'8) maximum x 2.82m (9'3)
With rear aspect double glazed window, night storage heater, telephone point, alarm pull cord, built-in wardrobes with with mirror fronted doors and coved ceiling.
Shower Room
Double shower cubicle and thermostatically controlled shower, vanity wash hand basin, low flush wc, fully tiled wall surround, coved ceiling, light with shaver point, extractor fan and wall mounted Dimplex heater.
OUTSIDE:
Communal Garden
The Watkins Court development is set in beautifully landscaped gardens to the rear and side and a small patio area to the front.
Parking
There are communal parking facilities with a small car park at the front and a large car park at the rear.
TENURE
The property is understood to have the remainder of a 125 year lease which commenced in 2003 (to be confirmed).
SERVICE CHARGE
It is understood that the half-yearly service charges are £2,273.29, which is charged in respect of the costs incurred for the scheme manager, water rates, buildings insurance, maintenance and the upkeep of common areas. Heating and lighting and cleaning of common areas, lift maintenance, alarm call system and funding for future expenditure. It is also understood that the half-yearly ground rent in the sum of £212.50. The prospective purchaser is advised to confirm these charges. There is a house manager and Care Line call system installed with emergency assistance available 24hrs a day, 365 days a year.
COUNCIL TAX BAND B
Payable to Herefordshire Council
BROADBAND and MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE
Broadband - Ultrafast available.
Mobile Phone Coverage - Please use https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage to verify mobile coverage of different networks at this address.
DIRECTIONAL NOTE
The most direct vehicular route is from the agents offices, to proceed along King Street and enter St Nicholas Street, pass over the traffic lights into Barton Road and turn immediately right beyond St Nicholas church into Friar Street. Continue along Friar street and enter Old Mill Close on the left hand side where Watkins Court will be found.
29th November 2024
ID38847
Disclaimer
Watkins Thomas Ltd. Registered in Cardiff, No: 8037310. These particulars are used on the strict understanding that all negotiations are conducted through WATKINS THOMAS LTD. MISREPRESENTATION ACT - 1967 WATKINS THOMAS LTD, 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 LTD 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 LTD nor any person in its employment has authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
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.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the agents, telephone Hereford (01432) 272280.
32, Watkins Court, Old Mill Close, Hereford, HR4 0AQ.
Full Details
LOCATION
Watkins Court comprises a purpose built development of retirement properties which are set within landscaped gardens. The development is located just off Friar Street, immediately to the west of the city centre. In the locality there are a range of amenities and Hereford as a whole offers a range of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities together with bus and railway stations. Watkins Court has car-parking facilities and the building has a controlled entry door system which opens to the shared residents lounge, there is also a shared kitchen facility, laundry room, bin store and guest suite which can be utilised by visiting family members at a small cost.
DESCRIPTION
32 Watkins Court is a well presented first floor apartment overlooking beautifully landscaped gardens. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, living room, kitchen, two good sized double bedrooms and a shower room. The property is provided with numerous emergency alarm cords, together with raised power points and lowered light switches and is intended for occupation for independent living for the over 60's. In more detail the accommodation comprises:
Communal Entrance Lobby
With secure entry system, lift and stairs to the first floor and a door to:
THE SELF CONTAINED ACCOMMODATION OF NUMBER 32.
Entrance Hall
Having coved ceiling, night storage heater, storage cupboard, airing cupboard house the Pulsacoil hot water tank and door to sitting room/dining room.
Sitting/Dining Room 6.63m (21'9) maximum x 3.23m (10'7) maximum
With rear aspect double glazed window, night storage heater, electric fire with decorative surround, coved ceiling, television point, telephone point, alarm pull cord and glazed double doors to the kitchen.
Kitchen 2.31m (7'7) x 2.64m (8'8) maximum
Irregular shaped room with rear aspect double glazed window. A range of units comprising stainless steel sink drainer unit, work surfaces, tiled splashbacks, base units under with matching wall units. Integrated electric oven and hob with cooker hood over. Space for fridge, space for freezer, alarm pull cord, vinyl flooring, coved ceiling and wall mounted Dimplex heater.
Bedroom 1 5.28m (17'4) maximum x 2.77m (9'1) maximum
With rear aspect double glazed window, wall mounted electric heater, television point, telephone point, coved ceiling and alarm pull cord.
Bedroom 2 4.17m (13'8) maximum x 2.82m (9'3)
With rear aspect double glazed window, night storage heater, telephone point, alarm pull cord, built-in wardrobes with with mirror fronted doors and coved ceiling.
Shower Room
Double shower cubicle and thermostatically controlled shower, vanity wash hand basin, low flush wc, fully tiled wall surround, coved ceiling, light with shaver point, extractor fan and wall mounted Dimplex heater.
OUTSIDE:
Communal Garden
The Watkins Court development is set in beautifully landscaped gardens to the rear and side and a small patio area to the front.
Parking
There are communal parking facilities with a small car park at the front and a large car park at the rear.
TENURE
The property is understood to have the remainder of a 125 year lease which commenced in 2003 (to be confirmed).
SERVICE CHARGE
It is understood that the half-yearly service charges are £2,273.29, which is charged in respect of the costs incurred for the scheme manager, water rates, buildings insurance, maintenance and the upkeep of common areas. Heating and lighting and cleaning of common areas, lift maintenance, alarm call system and funding for future expenditure. It is also understood that the half-yearly ground rent in the sum of £212.50. The prospective purchaser is advised to confirm these charges. There is a house manager and Care Line call system installed with emergency assistance available 24hrs a day, 365 days a year.
COUNCIL TAX BAND B
Payable to Herefordshire Council
BROADBAND and MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE
Broadband - Ultrafast available.
Mobile Phone Coverage - Please use https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage to verify mobile coverage of different networks at this address.
DIRECTIONAL NOTE
The most direct vehicular route is from the agents offices, to proceed along King Street and enter St Nicholas Street, pass over the traffic lights into Barton Road and turn immediately right beyond St Nicholas church into Friar Street. Continue along Friar street and enter Old Mill Close on the left hand side where Watkins Court will be found.
29th November 2024
ID38847
Disclaimer
Watkins Thomas Ltd. Registered in Cardiff, No: 8037310. These particulars are used on the strict understanding that all negotiations are conducted through WATKINS THOMAS LTD. MISREPRESENTATION ACT - 1967 WATKINS THOMAS LTD, 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 LTD 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 LTD nor any person in its employment has authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
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.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the agents, telephone Hereford (01432) 272280.
