Guide price
£250,000
2 bed flat for saleKings End, Bicester OX26
2 beds
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: D
Retirement
Leasehold
About this property
Delightfully light and spacious two bedroom retirement apartment
First floor with on front door and stairlift
Dual aspect living room
Two generous bedrooms
Superb outlook of manicured gardens
24 hour pull cord system
Specifically adapted for retirement market
Many communal facilities available in Bicester House
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A light and spacious first floor retirement apartment, situated in the glorious gardens of Bicester House. This charming apartment specifically designed for the retirement market offers; a large dual aspect living room, well designed kitchen, entrance hall, shower room and two good bedrooms. There is a straight flight of stairs with a stairlift. The property benefits from a 24 hours emergency pull cord system.
Material information
A purpose built two bedroom, first floor retirement apartment. Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected, not gas. Broadband according to Ofcom all broadband speeds up to and including ultrafast are available. Mobile phone availability according to Ofcom, all providers are likely to have coverage indoors with the exception of EE where coverage is stated to be limited. Outdoors all listed providers are likely to have average for both voice and data. The property is Leasehold with a 999 year lease, commenced in 1990. The current annual service charge, we are informed is £4,032 pa. There is a provision on the sale of the property that the owner will make a contribution to the sinking fund, please ask Thomas Merrifield for further details. Properties built pre-2000 may contain asbestos in certain materials used in their construction or in subsequent building work. Examples of these materials are; Artex, vinyl tiles, sheet boards, corrugated roofing, pipework and lagging/insulation. These are generally considered safe unless disturbed but prospective buyers must take their own advice. We have noted the presence of Artex but, as no survey has been carried out, we cannot comment in respect of asbestos potentially elsewhere.
The property is in a conservation area and within the grounds of a listed building.
Local Authority: Cherwell district Council - D. EPC - D. Set in a secure gated community; within the glorious grounds of Bicester House, a fine Grade II listed property. The apartment is a short level walk from the town centre and numerous amenities, including transport links. Bicester is a thriving, historic market town with exceptional road and rail links. Both Junctions 9 and 10 of the M40 is easily accessible, the towns two mainline railway stations between them provide services to Oxford, Birmingham and London Marylebone in approximately 45 minutes. The town provides for all everyday needs as well as offering extensive recreational and employment opportunities
Material information
A purpose built two bedroom, first floor retirement apartment. Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected, not gas. Broadband according to Ofcom all broadband speeds up to and including ultrafast are available. Mobile phone availability according to Ofcom, all providers are likely to have coverage indoors with the exception of EE where coverage is stated to be limited. Outdoors all listed providers are likely to have average for both voice and data. The property is Leasehold with a 999 year lease, commenced in 1990. The current annual service charge, we are informed is £4,032 pa. There is a provision on the sale of the property that the owner will make a contribution to the sinking fund, please ask Thomas Merrifield for further details. Properties built pre-2000 may contain asbestos in certain materials used in their construction or in subsequent building work. Examples of these materials are; Artex, vinyl tiles, sheet boards, corrugated roofing, pipework and lagging/insulation. These are generally considered safe unless disturbed but prospective buyers must take their own advice. We have noted the presence of Artex but, as no survey has been carried out, we cannot comment in respect of asbestos potentially elsewhere.
The property is in a conservation area and within the grounds of a listed building.
Local Authority: Cherwell district Council - D. EPC - D. Set in a secure gated community; within the glorious grounds of Bicester House, a fine Grade II listed property. The apartment is a short level walk from the town centre and numerous amenities, including transport links. Bicester is a thriving, historic market town with exceptional road and rail links. Both Junctions 9 and 10 of the M40 is easily accessible, the towns two mainline railway stations between them provide services to Oxford, Birmingham and London Marylebone in approximately 45 minutes. The town provides for all everyday needs as well as offering extensive recreational and employment opportunities
More information
Tenure
Leasehold (964 years)
Service charge
£4,032 per year
Council tax band
D
Ground rent
Ground rent date of next review